Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 3 (JRO3) - Aberdeen

Salary: $57,252.00 - $76,968.00 Annually
Location : Grays Harbor County - Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-02899
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Harbor Heights
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step


Description
Our vision is to ensure that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".
Job Class: Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 3 (JRO3)
Location: Aberdeen, WA
Closes: Open until filled
Salary: $57,252.00 - $76,968.00 monthly. The salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium, or the 2% general wage increase effective July 1, 2026.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Security Supervisor to help lead our campus safety operations at Harbor Heights juvenile facility. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a secure and structured environment for youth, staff, and visitors by overseeing daily security functions, guiding staff, and supporting a culture of safety and accountability.

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The Opportunity:
As a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 3, you will provide supervision, training, and evaluation to Juvenile Officer staff, and help with the management, safety, and security of residents, staff, and visitors. You will also help make sure in-training JRO1s are given the ability and opportunity to satisfactorily complete the in-training plan assigned to them, to move them to fully functioning JRO2s within one year of appointment.

Some of what you will do:

• Ensure the safety and security of facility youth, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise and brief staff on an assigned shift.
• Conduct staff evaluations.
• Provide supervision and management over the milieu, and provide positive life-coaching and mentoring of residents.
• If assigned to roving security, check for and provide shift coverage.
• Responsible for campus-wide security operations during assigned shifts, responsible for radio base or if assigned to a living unit, responsible for the supervision and leadership of JRO1 and JRO2s in the unit.
• Provide a swift and appropriate response in aggressive or crisis situations between residents or residents and staff.
• Coordinate internal searches, and determine unit shut-downs and lock-ups.
• Conducts and oversees perimeter checks of doors, buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment for safety and security.
• Conduct and oversee bed checks and room searches, conduct hourly security calls, and
• Coordinate and complete campus population counts.
• Inspect rooms for cleanliness and property compliance.

Required Qualifications:
Two years of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, or social service.
OR
One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2), or Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer 1 (JRSO1).

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Note: Two years of college will substitute for one year of experience.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Previously demonstrated:

• Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
• Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
• Competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
• Knowledge of basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals, and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior, and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, apply rules, regulations, and procedures, appraise situations, and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and de-escalate situations.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range and level of staff and others, and establish rapport and gain confidence of youth.

How do I apply?

Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.


The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible,
DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.


Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.


Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.


Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.


Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
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Select the response that best describes your experience and education.

• Two years of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, or social service.)
• One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2), or Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer 1 (JRSO1).
• Two years of college AND one year of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, or social service.)
• None of the above.

02


Briefly describe how/where you gained the experience that qualifies you for this job. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none." Please DO NOT write "see application/resume/cover letter."
03


Do you have basic knowledge of the juvenile correctional system, and rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions?

• Yes
• No

04


Can you use de-escalation techniques approved for intervention by JR with verbally and/or physically aggressive youth?

• Yes
• No

05


Which of the following best describes your Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have one year or less of this experience.
• I have one to two years of this experience.
• I have two to three years of this experience.
• I have three to four years of this experience.
• I have five years or more of this experience.

06


Which of the following best describes your experience supervising or leading staff?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have one (1) year or less of this experience.
• I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
• I have two (2) to three (3) years of this experience.
• I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
• I have five (5) years or more of this experience.

07


Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

08


DCYF - How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
• Washington State Employee Referral
• DCYF Employee Referral
• DCYF Jobs Page
• Monster
• College/university career fair or website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• VERG
• Advertisement
• CareerBuilder
• Diversity Jobs
• Handshake
• Other

Required Question