What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Deputy - Entry Level - Civil Service position at Snohomish County, WA?
Salary : $76,241.88 - $101,173.20 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-COR-1830-APR
Department : Corrections
Division : Corrections Detention
Opening Date : 04 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
PLEASE NOTE : In order to move forward in the process applicants MUST :
- Successfully pass the testing process with PST
- Complete a personal history questionnaire with PST within the last 6 months
- Submit an application with Snohomish County
Public Safety Testing (PST) www.publicsafetytesting.com
BASIC FUNCTION
To monitor, supervise and maintain custody of inmates in the Snohomish County Jail, the residential work release facility and those who are placed into non-custody community corrections programs.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Supervises the activities of inmates within the jail housing areas and their movement from one area to another; supervises and documents food services; supervises inmates in cleanup and maintenance activities; verifies need and makes arrangements for medical and health care; monitors use of prescribed medications; monitors recreational, educational and visitation activities; monitors visits and interviews with authorized persons; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons.
When assigned to community corrections checks for outstanding warrants and criminal history using various criminal justice databases; monitors inmates released to and returned from work, education and treatment programs, and outside appointments and visits; verifies that work release inmates and program participants are where they are authorized to be through various forms of documentation, or phone contact; and monitors electronic equipment for inmates on Home Detention and reports all breaches of conditions
Supervises the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other inmate appointments.
Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures; investigates suspected rule violations; takes informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate; writes violation reports and submits them to supervisor; participates in inmate disciplinary proceedings as assigned; arranges for transfer of work release inmates returned to the maximum-security jail by disciplinary board or other authority and maintains them in secure custody until removed.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Serves on various committees such as, training, safety, classification, wellness, wear and tear, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and others.
May be assigned temporary assignment as training officer, or instructor positions.
When assigned to community corrections conducts a thorough orientation which includes explaining program procedures and rules; answers questions and discusses problems related to the jail situation; works with office, program and professional staff to develop appropriate intervention with work release inmates and program participants who are having family, employment or emotional problems.
When assigned to community corrections provides direct one-on-one or group assistance to work release inmates and program participants as needed and provides appropriate assistance through interpersonal skill procedure.
When assigned to community corrections receives, records and maintains court and other documents related to work release inmates and program participants; receives and releases cash to work release inmates; responds to requests for information concerning work release inmates in accordance with office policy.
When assigned to community corrections, assists in the risk / needs assessment of inmates and have input into their case reviews and program placement.
When assigned to community corrections, may provide for the delivery and administration of medications in accordance with RCW 70.48.490.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No previous experience is required for entry level Corrections Deputy. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Prefer one (1) year of work experience as a police or military police officer, probation or parole officer, jail attendant or guard, or work in a psychiatric facility, detention or juvenile center; OR, college level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, police science, law and justice or social services related to correctional rehabilitation. A second language preferred. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. A post employment physical fitness and agility test will be required. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignment. Candidates must be at least twenty (20) years old at time of application, no maximum age. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis. Satisfactory completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy is required within six (6) months of employment.
EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. In addition, candidates for exceptional entry Corrections Deputy must have been employed as a full time, paid, corrections officer / deputy in a local, county or state corrections facility and must provide documented successful completion of a State Basic Corrections Officer Academy. All candidates must pass job related tests.
EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug screening. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignments. Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis.
LATERAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. In addition, candidates for lateral entry Corrections Deputy must have been employed as a full time, paid, corrections officer / deputy in a local, county or state corrections facility for at least 12 of the last 24 months at the time of application, and must provide documented successful completion of a state basic corrections officer academy. Successful completion of an equivalency examination is required within 6 months from the date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington. Washington State Department of Corrections (WSDOC) employees hired prior to April 1, 2008, do not need to take the equivalency examination; WSDOC employees hired after April 1, 2008, must pass the equivalency examination and the physical ability test. All candidates must pass job related tests.
LATERAL ENTRY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug screening. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignments. Applicants must be twenty one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
effective interpersonal communication techniques
Ability to :
satisfactorily complete required courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy within six (6) months of hire
satisfactorily complete firearms training and pass a test of proficiency per collective bargaining agreement
learn, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
quickly learn applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail
supervise groups of inmates
exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations and restrain violent or belligerent inmates
communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background, including persons with social or behavioral problems, and communicate with inmates in both supportive and confrontive modes
accept and respect the individual differences of inmates and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias
access, input and retrieve information from computer and record information correctly and perform clerical tasks related to booking and other clerical aspects of the job
understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines
speak and write with clarity and prepare required reports
establish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general public
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves strenuous physical tasks such as restraining belligerent inmates or breaking up fights or running up flights of stairs to respond to emergencies. Stressful elements of this work are considerable, and include exposure to disagreeable situations involving human conflict, anger, hostility and potential for violence.
SUPERVISION
The employee reports to a Corrections Sergeant or Corrections Lieutenant. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed through observation and evaluation of ability to handle a variety of work situations, reports and conferences. Unusual situations are referred to the Sergeant.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed within a maximum security detention facility or within a minimum security and work release facility. Employees work in housing areas and have direct inmate contact. Employees may be required to receive PPD testing semi-annually or as needed. Employees are required to work various shift assignments, to perform all the functions of all shifts in all areas of the jail and to work weekends and holidays, as required. Employees shall be subjected to working mandatory overtime.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
Have you successfully completed the pre-employment testing, including the physical abilities test, at either NTN or PST, and selected Snohomish County Corrections Deputy?
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
Are you at least 20 years of age or older?
This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?
Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and / or the position if already hired?
Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?
Required Question
Salary : $76,242 - $101,173
