Corrections Officer

Yakimap; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage

Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays and Sick Leave

Washington State Retirement Plan

HRA- VEBA

HSA

FSA

DRS Pension

457 Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

A local corrections organization is hiring for a position requiring a High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience in corrections. Bilingual candidates, particularly those fluent in the dominant ethnic minority language, are highly encouraged to apply. This role emphasizes equal opportunity, offering benefits like medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave. Ideal candidates will have a current Washington State Corrections Certification and previous experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Bilingual fluency in the language of the largest ethnic minority in the area.
• Current Washington State Corrections Certification.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in the predominant language of the local jail population

Experience as a corrections officer

Military service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College credit hours (up to 135)

Job description

High School Diploma or GED certificate **AND** any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.* 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**“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 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.**### Benefits SnapshotEligibility 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, Paid Holidays and Sick LeaveClick for a full list of Yakima County Benefits