Corrections Deputy

About the role

This position is general corrections work involving the care, maintenance, order, and security in a correctional facility for staff and persons incarcerated.

Responsibilities

• Booking new arrests and/or commitments/Releasing persons incarcerated from custody
• Adults in custody and facility/cell searches
• Daily facility routines, to include feeding, linen exchange, adults in custody visits, commissary delivery, and special adults in custody programs
• Adults in custody are transported outside the facility
• Supervising/monitoring facility adult workers in custody
• Accurate computer data entry
• Maintaining security, order, and discipline of adults in custody at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or possess GED certificate
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Possess a current Washington State Driver's license
• Must have basic typing/keyboard skills
• United States citizen, not less than 20 years of age. Candidates 19 years of age may apply to take this examination, but must be 20 years of age before hire date. A successful candidate will have delayed eligibility until the required minimum age is attained
• Must have NO felony convictions
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation, additional interviews, physical and drug testing, and polygraph examinations
• Ability to pass the Criminal Justice Training Center physical ability standard before employment "for Corrections."
• Once employed, the applicant must complete the Basic Corrections Academy and successfully pass the Academy Basic Corrections' physical ability admittance test, and the applicant must meet all required certifications and maintain all other standards necessary for the performance of their job duties

Knowledge and abilities

• County ordinances and applicable State and Federal laws
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Laws of arrest, search, and seizure, including legal ramifications of action taken
• Identification and preservation of evidence
• Supervision and management of adults in custody
• Adults in custody constitutional rights/protections

Skills

• Handling adults in custody by maintaining authority and utilizing physical force as necessary
• Use and care of firearms
• Operation of police vehicles and other police equipment
• Interacting with the public courteously, firmly, and effectively
• Interpersonal communication skills with persons incarcerated
• Analyzing dangerous situations rapidly and accurately
• Maintaining control in stressful, hostile, and hazardous situations
• Basic typing/keyboard skills
• First Aid principles and application

Abilities

• Ensure the security, comfort and concern of adults in custody
• Share workload with other officers to solidify the teamwork concept
• Act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, with respect for the rights of others
• Accurately hear all radio transmissions, alarms, etc.
• Proficiently operate all facility equipment (radios, computers, etc.)
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Exercise good judgment in decision-making
• Relate positively with other employees and adults in custody, and resolve conflicts when they arise
• Perform duties under stress
• Work in a confined area for long periods of time
• Qualify in firearms and defensive tactics
• Recognize medical and psychological warning signs

Education and/or experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Pay

Starting monthly salary - Step 3 $6,108.25. Longevity steps 4-7 $6,413.66 - $7,424.61.

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Chelan County also contributes to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Optional benefits, including deferred compensation, are also available. Employees receive paid holidays, additional floating holidays as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.

Schedule

Employees are frequently required to work evening, night, weekend or holiday shifts.

Physical demands and work environment

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in a detention/correctional setting and use standard office equipment and law enforcement devices and weapons, is occasionally required to drive a motor vehicle, run after and apprehend inmates, sustain dominance over unruly individuals, and lift and/or move up to and over 100 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to hazardous situations which involve physically violent persons, mentally or emotionally disturbed persons, persons with infectious diseases, highly stressful situations, is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, toxic or caustic chemicals.

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