Washington State Certified Lateral Corrections Deputy
Washington State Certified Lateral Corrections Deputy
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$ 6064 - 7739
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Job Description
Salary range is $6064 - $7739 per month.
**APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT AND VALID CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATION FROM A RECOGNIZED AND ACCREDITED WASHINGTON STATE ACADEMY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
TYPICAL WORK
- Receives searches books fingerprints and photographs incoming prisoners. Issues jail uniforms records and stores personal effects and houses inmates by appropriate classification.
- Maintains jail security by observation of inmates pat searches strip searches and cell searches. Maintains orderly conduct and discipline.
- Assures that inmates have access to basic needs for hygiene and welfare.
- Prepares and delivers prisoners to court doctors offices hospitals and other locations. Transfers prisoners to and from jail and court. Releases prisoners by established procedures or bail court order or other authority.
- Logs court disposition of cases. Writes reports and maintains files.
- Screens and processes visitors. Processes personal property brought to inmates and released.
- Assigns and directs work of trustees. Distributes meals to all inmates assuring that all materials are removed from cells after meals.
- Advises superior when medical attention appears necessary and maintains physical safety of prisoners. Administers prescribed medications.
- Monitors video and audio surveillance equipment and other job-related equipment.
- Receives incoming telephone calls to the department relaying them as appropriate. Communicates appropriately on the telephone.
- Attends training and shift meetings. Applies job-related knowledge skills and abilities on duty.
- Responds to and assists with major or minor disturbances medical crisis situations escapes fire and other natural disasters.
- Prepares reports memos log book entries and unit rosters. This is accomplished through handwritten typed and computer terminal entries.
- Performs related work as required.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED; U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient; no felony convictions or series of offenses of a minor nature which would lend themselves to establish a pattern of criminal behavior nor any criminal instances concerning moral turpitude; minimum age of 21 years at time of appointment; must hold or obtain a valid Washington State Drivers License; ability to read write and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100. Must pass a background investigation by the Sheriffs Office as well as a medical and psychological examination and polygraph test as well as MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: - Must have a current and valid Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Academy certification a current and valid Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer equivalency certificationor an equivalent current and valid corrections certification from a recognized and accredited Washington State academyand have the ability to obtain an equivalency certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment by meeting the standards of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
- Have successfully completed the testing process and been hired by another jurisdiction from a civil service commission certified eligibility list or other like process.
- Have at least 12-months continuous work experience and successfully completed any probationary period as a full-time paid Corrections Deputy with general corrections experience.
- From the most recent corrections agency must have no more than a 12-month break in service.
- Pass an oral board to assess knowledge skills and abilities.
- Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.
- In addition individuals must meet the Sheriffs Office Employment Standards.
- If you are claiming Veterans Scoring Criteria status (Veterans Preference) provide a copy of your DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22with your materials as well as a completedVeterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.If you do not have your DD-Form 214 please provide a copy of your separation orders and a letter from your commander or S1with your materials as well as a completed Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.
Contact Person: Wayne Jones Chief Examiner . Email: .
This position is:
- Represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at . Those who are deaf deaf-blind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-) to connect with Washington Relay.
Employment Type
Full-Time
