Corrections Deputy - Entry Level
Corrections Deputy - Entry Level
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$ 72949 - 88670
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Job Description
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Description
1. SelfReporting Checklist
- Review theSelfReporting Checklist to determine if you meet the requirements for employment with the Mason County Sheriffs Office.
- ReviewMason County Sheriffs Office Employment Standards.
2. Testing Requirement
- Applicants must successfully pass both the written and physical ability tests administered byPublic Safety Testing (PST) prior to submitting an application.
- Testing is available on a continuous basis; check thePST websitefor available dates and locations or call1866HIRE911for more information.
3. Complete Required Forms
4. Submit Application
- Once all previous steps are complete submit your employment application with the Mason County Sheriffs Office.
Essential Functions
- This is work performed to provide care and custody of adult prisoners and to maintain order and discipline among the prisoners of the Mason County Jail. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the jail on a 24hour 7dayaweek basis and the direct and indirect supervision of inmates
- Monitor and control the activities of inmates either individually or in groups.
- Use independent judgment to take emergency action when necessary including verbal deescalation physical and lethal uses of force.
- Take informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate.
- Conduct security checks and maintain security in all areas of the jail as assigned.
- Write all required reports/documentation of activity.
- Investigate suspected rule violations.
- Perform all physical and administrative tasks to book search and release prisoners.
- Answer telephone calls and monitor jail access and egress.
- Operate office equipment communications equipment personal computers and corrections automated systems.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to people of all ages and from all social cultural ethnic and economic backgrounds.
- Perform duties of the position in a confined controlled and high security environment.
- Perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the facility.
- When commissioned and authorized carry arms while transporting prisoners outside the jails or on other specific assigned duties.
- Maintain regular predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at assigned worksite.
- Maintain the physical ability to deal with physical confrontational or combative situations through the use of defensive tactics including use of reasonable force up to and including deadly force.
- Regular reliable and punctual attendance.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate or have a GED
- Pursuant to RCW 41.14.100 must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- A valid Washington State Drivers License
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
