Corrections Deputy

Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office; Montesano (WA); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office seeks entry-level Corrections Deputies to safeguard inmates at the Grays Harbor County Jail. This notice outlines the Civil Service Examination process, eligibility, and the probationary period required after appointment.

The role emphasizes adherence to jail policies, observation and reporting standards, and the ability to operate under stressful conditions. Exams cover physical, written, background, and oral components.

Formación

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to relate effectively to others in tense or hostile situations.
• Must maintain high standard of physical condition.
• Must have skills in data entry using a keyboard at 20 wpm.

Responsabilidades

• Enforce policies and provide security while maintaining custody of inmates.
• Escort inmates to courts and other appointments.
• Monitor and report jail rules violations and incidents.
• Maintain jail records and reports, including booking information and related paperwork.
• Receive assignments from a supervisor and perform independently under review.

Conocimientos

Laws knowledge

Firearms use

Observation skills

Verbal & written communication

Physical conditioning

20 wpm typing

Data entry

Decision making under stress

Herramientas

Records system

Descripción del empleo

This job description is for the Notice of the Civil Service Exam for entry-level Corrections Deputy positions in Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office. The notice includes vital information regarding the Civil Service Examination process which is a requirement for positions in the Sheriff’s Office.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $6,527 to $7,557 per month plus benefits.

Testing will include physical ability, written, background, and oral exams. See the full 2026 schedule of quarterly exams at this link, which includes all closing dates and exam dates. Names will be added to the established eligibility list on a quarterly basis; eligible names may remain on the list for six months. All filled positions require successful completion of a 12-month probationary period.

Eligibility

Applicants must be 21 years of age by date of hire.

Definition of the Role

A commissioned law enforcement officer whose primary duties are the care and custody of inmates in the Grays Harbor County Jail.

Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
• Knowledge of department mission, goals, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of related criminal justice and social service systems and their function.
• Skill in observation and retention of details.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Ability to relate effectively to others in tense and/or hostile situations.
• Ability to perform effectively under extreme stress.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, comprehensive and concise manner in both verbal and written form.
• Maintain high standard of physical condition.
• Must have skills in data entry using a keyboard at 20 wpm and possess the ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Regular attendance of job assignment.

Professional Ethics and Attitudes

The Corrections Deputy performs duties commensurate with professional ethics and attitudes demanded by the police code of ethics, departmental goals and community needs.

Mental Demands

The Corrections Deputy position requires a mature and stable personality who must be able to work under stressful conditions. A Corrections Deputy must be able to make decisions and take affirmative action in dangerous and unpredictable situations. A Corrections Deputy must make decisions based on knowledge and experience rather than emotional impact.

Work Conditions

A majority of working time is spent indoors; however, transports or escorts may require Corrections Deputy to be subjected to extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Corrections Deputy must occasionally engage in physical confrontations, and/or lift and carry people and objects, requiring good physical condition.

Limited Corrections Deputy assignments may occur in Identification, Civil, Records, or other parts of the Department. The Corrections Deputy may also be required to serve civil processes.

Accountability

A Corrections Deputy is required to make independent decisions without supervision subject to departmental review. A Corrections Deputy’s actions may be subject to community and department criticism. A Corrections Deputy may also be subject to department discipline and/or lawsuit.

Routine Duties

• Be responsible for enforcing Policies and Procedures of the Corrections Facility, prevent escapes, maintain order and discipline among inmates, escort inmates to and from cells to courts and other related appointments, and provide supervision and security while maintaining custody of those detained.
• Must be aware of potential security problem areas including court, escorts/transports, and criminals known to be violent or escape risk.
• Must be observant and have the ability to distinguish suspicious and irregular activities.
• Collect information on inmate activity through in-service training and shift briefing.
• Conduct preliminary inquiry regarding possible jail rules or law violations, obtaining and verifying factual information from examination of inmates, jail equipment, and premises.
• Investigate and/or handle inmate complaints, excessive noise, mentally ill persons; provide first-aid for injuries, illness, drug overdose, or attempted suicide victims.
• Work also includes operation and inspection of security devices, reporting of jail rules violations, supervision of inmate visitations, maintaining jail records by reports, booking information, and filing of pertinent court orders and related paperwork.
• Receive assignments and instructions from a superior officer with work reviewed in the form of evaluations, reports, personal inspection, and conferences.
• Control inmates by personal contact and patrolling cell areas, courtrooms and jail corridors, and other work assigned areas.
• Use restraining devices and techniques in control and escort of inmates.
• Make inmate head counts; check living areas for sanitary conditions, fire and safety hazards; and inspect for contraband.
• Operate electric jail control panel for control of jail gates, meet with the public on such matters as jail visiting hours, receiving bail or fine money, control admission of professional visitors, attorneys, and bondsmen.
• Must have skills in entering data into a computer at 20 wpm; must possess the ability to learn basic computer functions including data entry in the records management system and word processing functions in the form or report writing.
• ASSIST/COOPERATE WITH PATROL/CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION: Corrections Deputies must have the ability and knowledge to recognize a crime scene, and to take those initial steps required to preserve evidence if