Corrections Deputy - Lateral

Pierce County Sheriff's Office; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Sick leave benefit

Vacation leave after six months

GI Bill Approved OJT Program

Job summary

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office invites qualified corrections deputies to apply for a lateral opportunity in Tacoma, WA. Lateral candidates may bypass a written exam and could receive a $25,000 hiring incentive, plus 80 hours of sick leave immediately and 80 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment.

As a corrections deputy, you will work in housing units across a 24/7 operation, with career paths from booking deputy to training deputy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have valid corrections officer commission or equivalent commission as described.
• Background in corrections or law enforcement training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and custody of adult prisoners and maintain order and discipline in Pierce County Corrections and Detention Center.
• Operate jail facilities on a 24/7 basis with supervision of inmates.
• Assist in various assignments including booking, central control, court escort, or training roles.
• Participate in background investigations and Civil Service ranking process.

Job description

**Lateral Candidates DO NOT need to take a written exam. If you are a commissioned corrections officer and are interested in a lateral opportunity, please contact Pierce County Civil Service at [e-mail]** New lateral employees may receive a hiring incentive of $25,000, and 80 hours of sick leave available immediately and 80 hours of vacation leave available for use after six months of employment. During the background investigation, candidates will need to provide an academy syllabus to determine if they are required to attend the full Basic Corrections Academy. For those that need to attend the full academy, the hiring incentive is $15,000.

About the Sheriff’s Office:

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has over 300 corrections staff who maintain the safety of the community by supervising approximately 1100 inmates in two facilities as well as providing for the movement between the Pierce County Corrections Detention Center and the courts. As a corrections deputy, you will work in the housing units. Corrections deputies hold a limited commission and are armed.

Why it's a great opportunity:

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office prides itself on upholding our Core Values: Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. Pierce County Sheriff’s corrections deputies are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism to serve citizens and help make Pierce County one of the best places to live and work in the beautiful Great Northwest. We also provide GI Bill Approved On-the Job-Training (OJT) Program eligible for VA Benefits during the training program. Corrections Training Program is certified for 12 months of benefits.

Future Opportunities:

The Sheriff’s Office has a variety of assignments available for corrections deputies such as booking deputy, central control operator, court escort, training deputy or classifications specialist. There are also promotional opportunities to move up through the ranks of leadership. This is work performed to provide care and custody of adult prisoners and to maintain order and discipline among the prisoners of the Pierce County Corrections and Detention Center, a maximum-security facility. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the jail on a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week basis, and the direct and indirect supervision of inmates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:

• Possess a valid correction officers’ commission in Washington State or equivalent commission from a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) approved agency.
• Successfully completed a Field Training Officer (FTO) period providing direct and/or indirect supervision of inmates in an adult corrections facility.
• Must have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Academy or possess an equivalent Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission certification as a Corrections Deputy
• If no WA CJTC certificate, then have successfully completed the Washington State Correctional Worker Core (CWC) Academy or a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission approved Corrections Academy or equivalency academy from another state.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• At least age twenty (20) at time of appointment.
• Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment and be able to provide proof of insurability.
• Must be a United States citizen, lawful permanent resident or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient, and ability to speak, read and write the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100.
• Ability to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission physical fitness requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Pierce County Sheriff's Office background investigation.

Process after application is submitted:

• Based upon the results of the experience and training assessment (which is part of the application), applicants will be ranked and placed on a civil service employment register.
• Once the register is established, you will receive an email with your score and rank on the register.
• Your information wil