Lateral Corrections Officer - Jail Services

Job Summary

The Clark County Jail Services Department has opportunities for Corrections Officer candidates to fill lateral level positions.

If you're interested in a career with competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to fill a vital public service position, apply now!

Corrections officers provide intake and release services for inmates, maintain order, and provide security at the Clark County Main Jail and Jail Work Center. Corrections deputies are responsible for the around-the-clock operation of the jail and must be available to work all shifts - day, swing and grave - as assigned, including weekends and holidays.

Jail Services values the ethical characteristics of trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring and citizenship, and we are looking for applicants who share and uphold these characteristics while carrying out their assigned duties. The commitment to retain and promote from within are reflected in the long-term quality staff that are entrusted with a unified message of safety and community improvement.

The Jail Services Department is dedicated to protecting the community from the inside.

Corrections Officers are represented by the Clark County Corrections Deputy Guild.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or a GED certification.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• United States' Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident required.
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment.
• Two to three years of corrections experience in a comparable county, municipal or state agency in the United States.
• Completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Correctional Academy or equivalent Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission certification as a Corrections Officer is required.
• Syllabus of the academy completed and a copy of the certificate of completion from the academy attended must be included with the application .
• Have the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Training Commission's Equivalency Academy within the first 12 months of employment and prior to completion of probation.
• Have no prior felony convictions and / or recent or excessive drug usage history.
• Solid writing skills and basic report preparation.
• Communication skills, mediation and problem solving.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to use a computer with knowledge of various software applications.
• Ability to complete the background investigation with a qualifying determination.
• Ability to pass a Lateral Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test

Knowledge of : Principles, techniques and procedure associated with incarceration and dealing effectively with incarcerated individuals; federal, state and local laws relative to the inmate housing and treatment; department policies, directives and procedures and basic self-defense tactics.

Ability to : Learn, interpret and apply department policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations; communicate clearly and effectively with inmates, coworkers, supervisory personnel and the public; prepare effective written materials and reports; handle multiple tasks and deadlines; exercise appropriate judgment and decision making; act quickly and effectively in emergencies and exert physical restraint of disorderly inmates.

Selection Process Details

This is a continuous recruitment.

We accept job applications throughout the year and create a competitive eligibility list that is valid for 6 months from completion of a successful background. Please see the details below to learn more about the hiring process

Steps

1. Application : All candidates must submit a job application through this site

2. Written Test : All candidates must complete a written exam (Written-Weighted 100%) (Written Exam scores of 70 or above are accepted)

Please Contact Officer Drew Smetana at drew.smetana@clark.wa.gov to register for a free local test.

3. Physical Test : All candidates after successful completion of the written test will be invited to complete the Physical Ability test (P.A.T.).Candidates for the position of corrections officer must complete the PAT before they are eligible to interview.

4. Panel Interview : All candidates must complete a panel interview to be considered for the Background Process. Candidates will receive an invitation to interview with the panel after testing is completed and the panel is available.

5. Background Process - All candidates who are selected in the panel interview to move forward to the background phase will be invited to begin a background investigation. The background submission is a graded component and the grading rubric will be sent with the initial invitation to begin the backgrounds

6. Eligibility List : If your background investigation determined you met the minimum qualification for the eligibility list, your written test, panel interview score, and background submission grading score will be combined into an overall score. You will then be placed on a candidate eligibility list according to your score. As vacancies become available the candidates with the highest ranked score on the eligibility list may receive a conditional offer of employment. It is important to note that your ranking may change daily. This is due in large part to exams being administered continuously with candidates merging on and off the lists regularly. The ranking also changes as a result of individuals being hired from the list or expiring off the list.

7. Conditional Offer : Offers of employment are contingent on passing the following exams :

Eligibility List - Your score is valid for 6 months after a successful background.

Additional Information Regarding the Background Process

Clark County Jail Services adheres to the State of Washington and the Criminal Justice Training Commissions' requirements for background investigations under RCW 43.101.095.

Below you will find a summary of possible disqualifiers and areas that are reviewed for suitability :

Areas that may disqualify a candidate from eligibility :

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Search, fingerprint and photograph incoming inmates during booking procedures

Supervise inmates for work details and direct work of trusties

Monitor food service and control inmate movement

Prepare and transport inmates to court and other appointments

Release inmates by established procedures for bail, court order or other authority

Supervise visitation privileges and recreation periods

Monitor security systems within the jail to maintain internal jail security

Monitor inmate mental and physical health and advise the Sergeant in charge when attention is needed

Observe and direct inmate activity through visual and electronic means

Respond to emergencies, such as fire, riot, hostage problems within the jail as set forth by policy and procedure

Respond with proper defensive tactics to maintain the physical safety of inmates, and other facility personnel

Answer and direct telephone calls

Monitor all jail access

Perform related duties as assigned

Salary Grade

Corrections Deputy.102

Salary Range

34.60 - $46.40- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled Recruiter

Keely Warren

Email :

Keely.Warren@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here :

If you are in need of ADA / Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

Salary : $35 - $46