Corrections Officer

About the role

Corrections Officers are part of the Uniformed Support Services Division and are responsible for the safety and security of the community, staff, and inmates, by way of safe and humane incarceration of pre-trial and post-conviction inmates. Located in beautiful Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is one of the oldest law enforcement organizations in the State of Washington. The department currently has approximately 60 employees, both commissioned and civilian. The Corrections Division consists of eleven Corrections Officers who are led by the Superintendent of Corrections and four Corrections Sergeants.

Responsibilities

• Observing, moving, booking, searching, and processing inmates – adult and juvenile – in a detention facility in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures
• Processing large amounts of legal paperwork
• Transporting inmates to court hearings, medical appointments, and extradition of inmates to other agencies
• Meal service, medication distribution, and supervision of daily activities
• Enforcing facility rules and regulations
• Maintaining and developing professional relationships with other agencies, departments, organizations, and the public

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• US citizen
• Possess a high school diploma/GED
• Possess a valid Washington driver’s license with a record free of serious or frequent violations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, as well as read, analyze and interpret various types of reports and documents
• Must successfully complete the Washington State Corrections Academy within one year of employment
• Must be able to pass a Personal Background Evaluation
• Must contact Public Safety Testing (publicsafetytesting.com) to complete a written/physical test; test scores are used to establish an eligibility list with interviews conducted as needed

Qualifications

• Computer and data entry skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain certain certifications
• Routine firearm qualifications

Skills

• Interpersonal communication
• Situational awareness when interacting with inmates
• Ability to interact with other agencies, departments, organizations, and the public, and maintain professional relationships

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• State retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Comp time
• Longevity pay
• Bereavement leave
• 11 paid state holidays

Pay

Salary Range: $30.76 to $39.29 per hour

Schedule

These positions work a unique 12-hour schedule, which allows for 3-4 days off each week.

For more information or questions please contact Chief of Corrections David Fortino at 360-344-9743 or email dfortino@co.jefferson.wa.us