Juvenile Detention Officer - Kapolei, Oahu - Hawaii DOT : Job Details

Salary: $6,049.00 Monthly Location : Kapolei Job Type: Various Job Number: 23-204TY Department: 1st Circuit Division: Detention Services Opening Date: 08/06/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Position Specific DescriptionApplications for this recruitment must be submitted online. Paper applications will NOT be accepted.Recruitment Number 23-204TY, Juvenile Detention Officer, CO-07*, Kapolei, Oahu. Test Information: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be required to pass an Attitudinal Test to be eligible for employment consideration. The Attitudinal Test is administered on Oahu. Candidates must report for the exam in person. We do not offer our exams online or out-of-state. Notification to Applicants: All notification regarding the application and testing process will be sent to the email address indicated on your application. To ensure that you receive timely notification, your contact information must be current. We also suggest that you periodically check your junk or spam mail in the event our emailed notification has been filtered or blocked. Notes: 1) This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. 2) This position requires applicants to work on a rotating shift basis. You must be willing and able to work weekends, nights, holidays, and rotating shifts; and work outside of normally scheduled work hours. Summary of Duties This position is responsible for:

performing a variety of therapeutic and security management tasks, including working with challenging residents;

facilitating individual, group and class sessions ranging from counseling, psycho/social groups, life skill classes, etc.;

maintaining and preparing records and reports regarding residents' behavior, attitude and progress;

establishing and maintaining a milieu conducive to pro-social behavior; and

creating and maintaining an environment where residents and staff feel safe and secure.

Minimum Qualification RequirementsEducational Requirement:Graduation from high school. Excess experience of the type and quality described below or work experience requiring the ability to read and comprehend and apply written directions of a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. General Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to follow instructions, learn and apply work procedures, work effectively with other people, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Special Requirement: Experience and/or training which demonstrates the ability to lead, supervise, or instruct youths to insure a secure and safe environment. Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting instructional related and counseling-type tasks in an institutional setting. Such experience must include active participation in the preparation and conduct of instructional activities and/or programs aimed at promoting educational, emotional, social and/or personal development. At least one (1) year of the specialized experience must have been comparable to the scope and responsibility of a Juvenile Detention Worker II in the State of Hawaii - Judiciary.Substitutions Allowed: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university will be deemed to have met the General Experience. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a major in social science, education, criminal justice, or other related field will be deemed to have met the General Experience and Special Requirement. Driver License: A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required. Testing Information: 1. Applications will be evaluated to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and public employment requirements. 2. Qualified applicants will be notified by email to schedule an Attitudinal Test. The Attitudinal Test will be administered in Honolulu, Oahu only. Candidates must report for the exam in person. Due to the confidentiality of the test materials, the Attitudinal Test is not available online or administered out-of-state. 3. Only applicants who pass the Attitudinal Test will be eligible for employment consideration. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: In accordance with the PREA Federal law, the Hawaii State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who: a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution; b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or d. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Supplemental Information Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to [email protected], or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree. for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more. Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• 21 vacation leave days per year
• 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions. 01 Driver's License Requirement: This position requires a valid and unexpired driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not have a valid and unexpired driver's license, your application will be rejected. Do you possess a valid and unexpired driver's license to operate a motor vehicle and are you able and willing to perform the driving duties described above?

• Yes
• No

02 Education Requirement: Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03 Specialized Experience: This position requires two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in conducting instructional related and counseling-type tasks in an institutional setting. Such experience must include active participation in the preparation and conduct of instructional activities and/or programs aimed at promoting educational, emotional, social and/or personal development. In addition, at least one (1) year of the specialized experience must have been comparable to the scope and responsibility of a Juvenile Detention Worker II in the State of Hawai'i - Judiciary. Please describe your work experience which shows you meet this requirement. In your description, be sure to include: A. Name of Employer B. Official Job Title C. Dates of Employment (from month/year to month/year) D. Average number of hours worked per week E. A detailed description of the job duties you performed which provided you experience as described above. If you do not have such experience, write None in the space below. 04 Special Requirement: Please provide the following information for EACH position which involved experience and/or training which demonstrates the ability to lead, supervise, or instruct youths to insure a secure and safe environment. a) Employer nameb) Your official job title c) Dates of employment (From: Month/Year, To: Month/Year) d) Number of hours you worked per week e) A detailed description of your duties which involved your responsibilities in this area, including the age range of your clientele. 05 Other Requirements: Applicants must be able to meet all of the following requirements: 1. Be able to work rotating shifts. 2. Be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays. 3. Be able to work beyond regularly scheduled work hours on short notice to staff a 24 hour/7 day secure detention facility; this may require work beyond 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a work week. 4. Possess traits and characteristics required to perform the essential duties of the position. 5. Attend work regularly.

• I have read and understand the requirements listed above and I am able to meet all of the requirements.
• I have read and understand the requirements listed above and I am NOT able to meet all of the requirements.

06 TESTING INFORMATION: All applicants who meet the Juvenile Detention Officer minimum qualification requirements will be required to pass an Attitudinal Test to be eligible for employment consideration.

• If I meet the Juvenile Detention Officer minimum qualification requirements, I understand that I must pass an Attitudinal Test to be eligible for employment consideration.

07 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) REQUIREMENT:In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Federal law, the Hawai`i State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who: (A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution; (B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; (C) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above; or (D) Has been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution?

• Yes
• No

08 Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

09 Have you ever been adjudicated of engaging in any of the activities described in the question above, following a civil or administrative proceeding?

• Yes
• No

10 Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation or alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No

11 IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I understand the importance of providing detailed work history information so that I might be given full credit for my education and experience.

Required Question