LATERAL CORRECTIONS (CUSTODY) OFFICER

About the role

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe care and secure custody of individuals confined in the Lynnwood City Jail. The employee is also responsible for transporting individuals to and from court and other jails. The position is located in the Police Department and is under the direct supervision of a Custody Sergeant.

Responsibilities

• Books prisoners that are brought into the jail facility using supplied computer equipment.
• Fingerprints, photographs and searches prisoners.
• Maintains jail security, insuring that prisoners are properly cared for and supervised.
• Issues clothing and personal care items.
• Responsible for feeding prisoners, supervising work details and insuring that their medical needs are met.
• Monitors prisoner physical and mental health.
• Serves as security for the court; monitors and searches entrants as appropriate, maintains court conduct rules and removes participants if required.
• Releases prisoners from custody when told to do so by the proper authority.
• Supervises trustees assigned to cleaning the jail, police station, yard area, and any other work project performed by inmates.
• Transports prisoners to and from court and other jail facilities in the surrounding area.
• Arranges with state and adjacent counties for transport of prisoners by other agencies and completes necessary documents for prisoner transfers.
• Maintains proper security of all records stored in the jail.
• Communicates court dates to prisoners.
• Serves warrants and takes into custody persons who have warrants issued against them; maintains a current warrant file.
• Completes the reports and forms necessary to insure the proper accountability of evidence property including stolen, retrieved and confiscated property.
• Completes forms necessary to return property to rightful owners, disposal or for police auction via the property rooms.
• Orders and maintains jail supplies and food for prisoners.
• Maintains files of fingerprint cards, inmate health records, and other prisoner records.
• Affords assistance at the counter by answering questions and providing information over the phone and in person.
• Accepts incident reports at the counter and accepts bail money.
• Maintains correct records in the computer for each prisoner for billing, UCR, or other statistics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

  Requirements

  • Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer's Academy or an equivalent out-of-state course.
  • Currently working in that field (no minimum) or have worked in corrections for 12 consecutive months in the past 36 months and high school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer's Academy or an equivalent out-of-state course. AND Currently working in that field (no minimum) or have worked in corrections for 12 consecutive months in the past 36 months and high school diploma or GED.

  Qualifications

  • Integrity: Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies.
  • Judgment Under Pressure: Admission(s) of administrative conviction or criminal convictions for any act amounting to assault under color of authority or any other violation of federal or state Civil Rights laws.
  • Academic Dismissal: Being under current academic dismissal from any college or university where such dismissal is still in effect and was initiated within the past two years prior to the date of application.
  • Recent or Ongoing Affiliation: Recent or ongoing affiliation with, and/or support of, an organization or group which advocates the violent overthrow of the United States government, or whose professed goals are contrary to the interests of public safety.
  • Illegal Use or Possession of Drugs: Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within seven years prior to application for employment. Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment. Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement or military police capacity. Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance.
  • Failure to Divulge: Failure to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs.
  • Drug Test: Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected.

  Benefits

  • Lateral Custody Officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a twenty-five thousand dollar ($25,000) incentive.
  • Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) will be paid upon successful completion of Phase 1 of the jail's field training (FTO) process.
  • Five thousand ($5,000) will be paid upon upon successful completion of the field training program (FTO).
  • Five thousand ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.
  • Five thousand ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their second year of service.
  • Lateral custody officers are only eligible to participate in the incentive program once.
  • Custody Officer Salary (2026 Base Wages): Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Hourly Rate$42.5573$43.7633$45.2824$46.5463$47.9959Per Pay Period$3,404.58$3,501.06$3,622.59$3,723.70$3,839.67Annual Salary$88,519.18$91,027.66$94,187.39$96,816.30$99,831.47

  Pay

  • Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Hourly Rate$42.5573$43.7633$45.2824$46.5463$47.9959Per Pay Period$3,404.58$3,501.06$3,622.59$3,723.70$3,839.67Annual Salary$88,519.18$91,027.66$94,187.39$96,816.30$99,831.47

  Schedule

  • Regular attendance is maintained.

  Skills

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing the operation of a jail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Physical stamina and strength to perform tasks such as lifting, moving, and restraining individuals.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

  Application Instructions

  To apply, please visit the City of Lynnwood's website and follow the instructions provided. For more information about the Lynnwood Police Department, watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXrFydAdPKo.

  Additional Information

  For more information about the City of Lynnwood's benefits, please click on the following link: https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Resources