Chief of Operations/Security - Juvenile Division

Salary

$128,274.43 - $162,595.47 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2025JE24236

Department

DAJD-Adult/Juvenile Detention

Division

Juvenile

Opening Date

03/28/2025

Closing Date

4/11/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

The King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s (DAJD) Juvenile Division is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as Chief of Operations/Security.

This position is a member of the Juvenile Division Senior Management Team and plays a key leadership role and is integral to managing and inspiring detention staff in providing the best care, security, learning and growth opportunities for detained youth in King County. This role involves daily interaction with corrections supervisors, juvenile detention officers, other division staff involved in restorative justice and juvenile-justice related work, and detained youth. This position requires a keen understanding of the strategies and tactics necessary to run a juvenile detention facility, as well as a commitment to best practices for detained adolescents. This role requires a self-starter with a strong business acumen, a keen attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong grounding in juvenile detention administration. Candidates are also encouraged to consider the ways in which the work of this position can advance the County's and DAJD's Equity and Social Justice vision, goals, and the Strategic Plan: http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/equity/vision.aspx

Click here to find more about the type of important work you will be supporting at the King County DAJD Juvenile Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to join King County government and play an essential role in our vision to provide the best trauma-informed care.

About The Division

The Juvenile Division is responsible for the care and custody of youth who are detained in the juvenile detention facility and operates King County’s Alternatives to Secure Detention programs. The Juvenile Division is committed to a philosophy of balanced and restorative justice, moving from a system that criminalizes vulnerable youth to one that supports them in leading safe, productive lives. The Juvenile Division incorporates the principles of restorative justice by promoting communication skills, empathy, and other opportunities for personal growth. Youth also learn team-building skills and are exposed to new ideas, career opportunities, and self-awareness through various programs offered within the facility. Joining the Juvenile Division provides the unique opportunity to join a department during the height of systemic transformation.

DAJD is committed to advancing innovative services while striving to reduce the racial and ethnic disproportionality of youth and families impacted by the legal system. While King County has significantly reduced the number of youth detained in our facility and continues to develop alternative programs to further reduce the reliance on detention, youth who are detained in our secure detention facility are managed in a manner consistent with national best practices in juvenile justice.

About The Department

The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD operates the largest county adult detention system in the State of Washington, housing an average daily population of approximately 1500 individuals.

Department’s Mission: The DAJD contributes to the public safety of the citizens of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs, in an innovative and cost-effective manner.

Job Duties

• Oversee facility operations including all aspects of Detention (living halls, school safety/security operations, transports to and from court, etc.)
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; develop and implement policies and procedures; interpret and explain orders, policies, practices and procedures, and other operational and programmatic information to subordinate personnel. Participate in developing the department's annual plan and other division-specific business planning efforts.
• Plan, direct and administer security activities; be responsible for security and surveillance of building perimeter and grounds; maintain behavior management systems for detained youth and resolve difficult security problems.
• Supervise Detention Supervisors, Juvenile Detention Officers and other assigned staff; monitor staff activities and performance and provide feedback through collaborative performance appraisals.
• Works primary work schedule of Monday through Friday, but also maintains flexibility with schedule to meet operational needs. May work alternative shifts.
• Oversee shift, furlough, and duty station assignments; ensure all emergency plans such as riot, earthquake, and escape plans, are maintained; and coordinate training programs.
• Administer and oversee contracts.
• Respond to grievances, which may include fact-finding efforts.
• Conduct or oversee special departmental investigations involving department personnel; respond to complaints filed against staffs; work closely with the internal investigation unit and their investigations.
• Plan, initiate and facilitate various operations meetings to obtain input and develop action plans to resolve problems.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action necessary to resolve complaints. Work with other criminal justice agencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned and act on behalf of the Division Director in their absence, to include Officer of the Day rotation responsibilities.
  
  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Five (5) years of broad-based progressive managerial or administrative experience in a corrections setting.
• The ability to build and foster collaborative relationships across several levels of personnel and stakeholders, both internal and external to the department.
• The ability to foresee problems and be proactive in dealing with anticipated challenges.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, policy development and implementation, labor relations, and social justice efforts.
• Demonstrated skills in effective communication, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and prioritize situations that require intervention and ability to solve problems creatively.
  
  

MOST COMPETITIVE:

• Those with experience working with youth in a residential and/or corrections setting will be considered most competitive provided the minimum standards have been met.
  
  

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY: This employment opportunity is open to all King County employees and the general public who meet the qualifications. Internal consideration will be given to current DAJD and King County employees. Veterans Preference candidates will be asked to provide a DD-214 during the hiring process.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are REQUIRED to be considered for this opportunity:

• Completion of the entire online King County application including education history, work history, position duties, and answers to the supplemental questions
• Resume
• Cover Letter-detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
  
  

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Application submittals without resumes and cover letters attached are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. The selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and assessments.

To apply, go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV (Governmentjobs.com) Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work a 40-hour work week. The work schedule will vary based on need but is typically Monday through Friday; shift hours may vary.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),

meaning that it is not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time accrual, and the incumbent will be required to work the hours necessary to meet position responsibilities.

WORK LOCATION: The work associated with this position will be performed primarily onsite at the Judge Patricia C. Clark Family Justice Center at 1211 E. Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122. A minimal amount of telecommuting will be allowed. Most of the work time will be onsite in a secured juvenile detention facility. Candidates must be willing and able to report to work at different locations for meetings and events, as when necessary

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required by the time of hire.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and, when working remotely, must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The person selected for this position may be required to complete a thorough background investigation process, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and reference checks.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to: Jennifer Eugene, DAJD Human Resources Analyst; Phone Number 206-263-2397 or via email at Jennifer.Eugene@kingcounty.gov

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.
  
  

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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Do you have 5 years of supervisory experience in a corrections setting?

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Please describe your experience supervising staff in a corrections setting. Include number of staff, supervisory duties you performed, and where/when you performed this duty.

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Please describe your experience supervising and/or interviewing people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

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Did you attach the required documents?

• Resume
  
  

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• Cover Letter detailing how you meet or exceed the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, and your experience as it relates to the primary job functions and desired qualifications.
• Yes
• No
  
  

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All candidates for employment with DAJD must undergo a thorough background investigation process. This process may include: investigation for criminal activity, traffic records, conviction records, employment and education history, character and reputation in the community, etc. Applicants may be rejected for criminal behavior, drug use, or any indications in the areas listed in the "Background Investigation Screening" questionnaire. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation process as described above?

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• No
  
  

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The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is firmly committed to a drug-free workplace. Employees of the department are prohibited from using illegal drugs. Should you be hired by the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, you acknowledge that you will adhere to the department's policies and rules regarding drug use.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If required for the position you are seeking, are you willing and available to work at any hours/shift, including days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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PLEASE NOTE: A "yes" response to any of the remaining questions may automatically disqualify you from further consideration. Responses will be confirmed and verified in the course of the department's background investigation process. Do you understand that a "yes" response to the remaining questions may automatically disqualify you from further consideration?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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In the last 3 years, have you been convicted of Driving Under the Influence (alcohol or drugs)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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In the last 3 years, have you bought, sold, offered to sell, possessed, transported, manufactured, delivered or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance?

• Cocaine or crack
• Club drugs – Ecstasy, Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol or MDMA
• Hallucinogens – PCP, Angel dust, Wet, Phencyclidine, LSD, Mushrooms or Psilocybin
• Opiates – Opium, Morphine or Heroin
• Stimulants – Methamphetamines, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass or Amphetamine
• Aerosols – Huffing paint or Nitrous Oxide (Whippits), or Khat
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• No
  
  

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In the last 3 years, have you illegally used any other controlled substance or other illegal drugs/narcotics? For purposes of this question, illegal drugs/narcotics/controlled substances include, but is not limited to, the following: Cocaine or Crack

• Club drugs: Ecstasy, Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA
• Hallucinogens: PCP, Angel dust, Wet, Phencyclidine, LSD, Mushrooms or Psilocybin
• Opiates: Opium, Morphine or Heroin
• Stimulants: Methamphetamines, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass or Amphetamine
• Aerosols: Huffing paint, Nitrous Oxide (Whippits), or Khat
• Yes
• No
  
  

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In the last 3 years, have you been convicted of a domestic violence or a domestic violence-related crime?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever been disciplined in the workplace for sexual, racial, or other harassment or discrimination?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you ever been involved in any incidences of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/