Corrections Officer

Jefferson County, Washington; Range (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

State retirement plan

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Comp time

Longevity pay

Bereavement leave

11 state holidays

Job summary

Jefferson County, Washington seeks entry-level and lateral Corrections Officers for multiple vacancies. Positions require observing, booking, searching, and processing inmates in a detention facility, with a 12-hour schedule offering 3-4 days off weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and leave options.

A Washington Corrections Academy within one year is required. Applicants must be 18+, US citizen, have a HS diploma/GED, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• US citizen or lawful resident (as required by state law).
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret various types of reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Observe, move, book, search, and process inmates in a detention facility.
• Transport inmates to court hearings and medical appointments.
• Distribute meals, medications, and supervise daily activities.
• Enforce facility rules and maintain safety and security; interact with inmates and other agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading & reporting

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Washington Corrections Academy within 1 year

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Hiring Entry Level and Lateral Corrections Officers – Multiple Vacancies

2026 Salary Range: $30.76 to $39.29 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, paid time off, floating holidays, comp time, longevity pay, bereavement leave, and 11 paid state holidays.

Position Information: Corrections Officers are part of the Uniformed Support Services Division and are responsible for the safety and security of the community, staff, and inmates, by way of safe and humane incarceration of pre‑trial and post‑conviction inmates. These positions work a unique 12‑hour schedule, which allows for 3-4 days off each week.

Duties include but are not limited to observing, moving, booking, searching, and processing inmates – adult and juvenile – in a detention facility in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures, processing large amounts of legal paperwork, transporting inmates to court hearings, medical appointments, and extradition of inmates to other agencies, as well as meal service, medication distribution, and supervision of daily activities.

Corrections Officers have direct contact with inmates and are expected to enforce facility rules and regulations. Interpersonal communication and situational awareness are required skills when interacting with inmates. In addition, Corrections Officers interact with other agencies, departments, organizations, and the public, and are expected to maintain and develop these professional relationships.

Computer and data entry skills are required, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain certain certifications, and routine firearm qualifications.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 years of age, US citizen, possess a high school diploma/GED, and possess a valid Washington driver’s license with a record free of serious or frequent violations. Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, as well as read, analyze and interpret various types of reports and documents. Must successfully complete the Washington State Corrections Academy within one year of employment and must be able to pass a Personal Background Evaluation.

Eligibility List: The first step in applying for this position is to contact Public Safety Testing (publicsafetytesting.com) A written/physical test is to be completed through Public Safety Testing. Test scores are used to establish an eligibility list with positions being filled as needed. The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from Public Safety Testing with an interview conducted on an as‑needed basis.

For more information or questions please contact Chief of Corrections David Fortino at 360-344-9743 or email [e-mail]

Category Full Time

Status Open

Posted September 25, 2026

Closing Open Until Filled