Corrections - Medical Officer

OKANOGAN COUNTY CORRECTIONS FACILITY IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A MEDICAL DEPUTY POSITION!

Starting salary for this position is $24.24–$31.82 per hour DOE and certification level with annual step increases.

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals for the position of Medical Deputy. This role includes overseeing inmate medical care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols, assisting with in-custody medical emergencies, and collaborating with medical staff and corrections deputies to provide quality care to inmates housed in our facility. The Medical Deputy will be an integral part of the correctional team, working in a high-demand environment with up to 193 inmates.

Medical Deputies must possess a strong sense of teamwork, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, and exhibit excellent communication skills while working independently.

Employment as a Medical Deputy offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, deferred compensation options, a PESRS retirement plan, short- and long-term disability options, basic life insurance, and annual and sick leave accrual.

Lateral or Certified Entry Incentives:

• Time in Service Allowance: New hires currently employed with a public LE agency will receive annual leave accrual time credit based on years of service. Time in service credit will also apply to wage step increases.
• Annual Leave Front-load: One week of annual leave is awarded upon hire, with regular accrual starting immediately.
• Sick Leave Front-load: Two weeks of sick leave is awarded upon hire, with regular accrual starting immediately.

Background investigation, psychological, and polygraph exams are required for successful candidates. Hiring is provisional, pending the outcome of a completed psychological evaluation.

2024 HIRING BONUSES:

• Entry Level Bonus: $10,000
• Initial Payment: $5,000
• Second Payment: $2,500
• Final Payment: $2,500
• Lateral/Certified Bonus: $15,000
• Initial Payment: $8,000
• Second Payment: $3,500
• Final Payment: $3,500

Pay & Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays (Holiday pay added if worked)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans for both the member and immediate family
• Step increases & longevity pay
• WA State PSERS Retirement Plan
• Salary Range: $24.24 to $31.82 per hour
• Education and bilingual incentives available
• Shift differential pay
• Additional pay for transport and instructor positions
• And more!

Entry-Level Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older (no maximum age limit)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No felony convictions or pattern of misdemeanors
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
• No use of marijuana during the application process
• Valid WA State driver’s license
• U.S. Citizenship or Legal Resident
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (must be obtained upon hire)

Lateral/Certified-Level Requirements:

• Must meet all entry-level requirements
• Current WA State certification as a medical professional (MA-C, EMT, Paramedic, RN, etc) or equivalent certification from another state, with the ability to obtain equivalency in WA
• Lateral candidates must have been continuously employed as a medical professional in a correctional or public agency for at least 24 months
• Completion of probationary period at previous employer

Lateral or Certified Entry Incentives:

• Time in Service Allowance: Time credit based on years of service for leave accrual and wage step increases.
• Annual Leave Front-load: One week awarded upon hire, with regular accrual starting immediately.
• Sick Leave Front-load: Two weeks awarded upon hire, with regular accrual starting immediately.

For more information, visit the following links:

Public Safety Testing Requirements
Okanogan County Civil Service Information
Okanogan County Sheriff's Office Website

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.24 - $31.82 per hour

Benefits Include:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Shift Availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.24 - $31.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Okanogan, WA 98840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $32