Corrections Deputy: Jail Security & Custody

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office in Everett, WA is seeking Corrections Deputy applicants who have completed the State Basic Corrections Officer Academy. Entry requires no prior corrections officer experience, but a high school diploma or GED is required and candidates must meet basic eligibility including age, citizenship, and background checks.

The role focuses on booking, supervision of inmates, medical and health care coordination, and ensuring security in jail and community settings.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required for entry level Corrections Deputy.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old at time of application.
• 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.
• Must pass job related tests.

Responsibilities

• Books inmates into the jail, work release or community corrections programs; conducts interview to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility; assists in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conducts personal searches; takes fingerprints, and prepare for submission to AFIS, WASIC, and FBI; photographs and other identification data; releases inmates at completion of sentence.
• Supervises the activities of inmates within the jail housing areas and their movement; 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 databases; monitors inmates released to and returned from programs; verifies that work release inmates and program participants are where they are authorized to be; monitors electronic equipment for inmates on Home Detention and reports breaches.
• Supervises the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other inmate appointments.
• Conducts regular security checks; screens and searches visitors; conducts headcounts and searches to prevent contraband; administers breathalyzer or urinalysis tests; may assist in operating the jail control room.
• Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures; investigates rule violations; writes violation reports; participates in inmate disciplinary proceedings; arranges transfers and maintains secure custody.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office in Everett, WA is seeking Corrections Deputy applicants who have completed the State Basic Corrections Officer Academy. Entry requires no prior corrections officer experience, but a high school diploma or GED is required and candidates must meet basic eligibility including age, citizenship, and background checks.

The role focuses on booking, supervision of inmates, medical and health care coordination, and ensuring security in jail and community settings.