Corrections Officer

Yakima County; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Yakima County is hiring a Corrections Officer-H Regular Non-Exempt to maintain security and safety for inmates at the Department of Corrections. The role includes processing arrestees, safeguarding personal property, and enforcing rules within a secure facility.

Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, and successful completion of required training and tests. The position offers benefits and a union contract with Opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and related training or experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof.
• Pass background, polygraph, drug screen and physical tests before hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of inmates.
• Receive and book incoming prisoners and verify documents.
• Search prisoners for weapons or contraband.
• Escort inmates for visits, court, and meals.
• Prepare logs and reports; release inmates as needed.

Skills

Stamina for long shifts

Inmate management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Metal detector

Computer

Handcuffs

Video/Audio recorder

Job description

Position: Corrections Officer-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability

Pay Range: $32.97 - $41.90 per hour (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-7)

Hiring Range: $32.97 - $37.97 (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-2 DOQ)

Position Closes: This position is open until filled and will be reviewed at the end of each month.

Benefits included in position:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

This is a Teamsters Local #760 Contract Bargaining Union Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

General Function Maintains the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections. Essential Job Functions Receives and books incoming prisoners; Verifies that proper documents are submitted; Receives and safeguards inmate personal property and valuables; Searches prisoners for weapons and contraband using pat down, metal detector and/or strip procedures; Inspects for injuries; Fingerprints, photographs; Insures the location and wellness of inmates; Conducts periodic checks of floor and cells to verify the proper conduct of inmates; Searches cells for contraband materials; Moves inmates within the facility for visitation, exercise/recreation, court appearances, church services and school; Controls inmates through verbal communication and; in some situations, physical restraint; Responds to emergencies within the facility and may be called upon to administer first aid and evacuate inmates; Dispenses meals and retrieves meal trays accounting for all utensils; and, Prepares written, typed and/or computerized logs and reports; Administers the release of inmates. Other Job Functions Transports and guards inmates in non-secure areas for appointments, medical treatment, court appearances or assignment to other facilities; Oversees clean up of cell area by inmates; Oversees the work of inmate workers; Operates control room equipment; Orders and dispenses commissary items for inmates; Answers and forwards incoming calls; Distributes inmate mail, checking for contraband; Collects urine samples for drug testing; and, Other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED certificate AND any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Required: must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Naturalization Papers); successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, pre-employment drug screen, psychological test and physical agility test prior to being hired and post-employment baseline physical exam; within six months of employment must successfully complete the Correction Officer’s academy; within one year of employment must become weapons qualified; must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License; minimum 21 years of age at time of employment; and, work on a rotating shift basis is required to include nights, weekends and holidays. Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish desirable, but not required.

Equipment Used:

• metal detector
• typewriter
• computer
• teletype
• copy machine
• camera
• portable radio
• fire extinguisher
• self contained breathing apparatus
• handcuffs
• pepper spray canisters and “less than lethal” devices
• video/audio recorder
• keyboarding

Working Conditions:

Work is performed predominately indoors and includes long periods of both standing and sitting; Officers are exposed to inmates who may be verbally abusive and potentially physically violent; Officers may be required to use physical force on inmates/arrestees; Officers may come into contact with contagious diseases; Officers must be able to hear, speak, lift, sit, stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, squat and kneel, bend, twist, turn, reach above head, and support up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, databases, data entry (keyboarding); Working knowledge of criminal / court system; Knowledge of defensive tactics; Knowledge and use of personal protective equipment (respirators) Knowledge of inventory and accountability systems.

Skills:

Ability to work in a lock down environment for up to 12 hours at a time; Ability to learn and apply security regulations and inmate rules; Control and direct inmates individually and in groups; Recognize problems that should be brought to the attention of the supervisor; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

Examination:

Qualified applicants will be required to pass a written examination. Only applicants passing the written examination with a 75% will be considered for the hiring list. Preference points will be added to passing written scores prior to the hiring list being formed as follows: Current Washington State Corrections Certification 5 points College– 1 point per 45 credit hours up to a maximum of 5 points Fluently bilingual in language of our largest ethnic minority jail population 5 points Successful Military Service – 1 point per year up to a maximum of 5 points Three years as a certified full-time corrections officer within 3 years 5 points Preference points will only be awarded to those individuals who provide documentation with their application.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER” Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.

THIS IS FOR PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A RECALL DATE Yakima County is one of the largest employers with over 1,000 employees providing services in all areas of law and justice, corrections, administration, public services and social services. Work locations are throughout the Valley and vary based on department. Check out the County’s website at www.yakimacounty.us for more information.

Yakima County Benefits Snapshot:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS) 457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) Paid Vacation, Ten Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

Work locations are throughout the Valley and vary based on department.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.

Yakima County Benefits Snapshot: Eligibility for benefits are dependent upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and if your position type is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS) 457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) Paid Vacation, Ten Paid Holidays and Sick Leave Located in Central Washington, Yakima County is large (4,200 square miles) and diverse. Residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year and four distinct seasons. Yakima County is ranked first in the state in agricultural production, and is one of the top five areas in the nation in production of specialty crops. Irrigated farmlands and rolling foothills provide a backdrop to the nearby Cascade Mountains. Around 70 percent of the County’s 226,000 residents live in its 14 cities, towns and urban growth areas. The unique blend of rural and urban lifestyle choices offers a quality of living unsurpassed in the Northwest. Learn more at www.visityakima.com