CORRECTIONS OFFICER (LATERAL AND ENTRY LEVEL)

Kitsap County; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive team in a beautiful area of Washington State as a Corrections Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community safety while enjoying a supportive work environment. With comprehensive training and a focus on personal growth, you will be part of a close-knit family dedicated to maintaining security and order within the correctional facility. The position includes a flexible work schedule and various incentives, making it an attractive career choice for those passionate about public safety. If you are ready to make a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Longevity Pay

Language Pay (2%)

Education Incentive (AA = 1%, BA/BS = 2%)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required for all candidates.
• Lateral candidates must complete specific corrections training.

Responsibilities

• Perform booking, searching, releasing, and supervision in the correctional facility.
• Ensure safety and security operations 24/7.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Security Operations

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy

Job description

Positions Information

Kitsap County offers challenging and exciting careers for Corrections Officers at one of the most beautiful areas in Washington State. When you become part of the team, you are welcomed into our close-knit family. Our department is progressive and prides itself on keeping up with the latest technology and equipment. Our personalized approach to your future growth includes progressive job-related training, development of leadership skills and on-the-job training. This position is working inside our correctional facility performing booking, searching, releasing, transportation, supervision, and security work. Employees are responsible for the operations of the jail on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis in order to keep our community safe! Join our team and have a career where what you do really matters.

Full descriptions for each position are available by selecting the classification link below and/or on the Public Safety website.

1. Corrections Officer 1 (Entry Level)
2. Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral/Experienced)

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office values the wellness of our Corrections staff. We offer a work schedule that consists of 10 hr. 40 minute shifts, which consists of workweeks that are 5 days on/4 days off two weeks in a row, and then 5 days on/5 days off the third week.

*There is no COVID-19 vaccination requirement to work as a corrections officer with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.

Required Education and Experience - Entry Level Candidates

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Required Education and Experience - Lateral Candidates

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); AND
• Completion of Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1/2004 – 7/2021, or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC; AND
• Successful completion of the agency's corrections FTO or probationary programs.

Note: Applicants that have been separated from employment for more than one year as a federal, state, county or municipal Corrections Officer do not qualify for the lateral position and can apply for the Corrections Officer 1 position. Applicants will be disqualified if they have resigned in lieu of being terminated for cause or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a correctional or other law enforcement position, in accordance with RCW 43.101.

All interested entry level and lateral candidates should also review KCSO agency information, requirements, disqualifying criteria, and application process information at our Public Safety Agency Page.

Application Process

The start point for all KCSO law enforcement positions is with a valid Public Safety Testing (PST) Law Enforcement Exam (www.publicsafetytesting.com). Here are the steps to get started:

1. Visit the PST website and choose your career path (Corrections).
2. Select Kitsap County as one of the agencies you are interested in. Please note: Per Public Safety if an agency opens up a new position within 180 days of a candidate's test date, that candidate has 90 days from the date of the opening to make their scores available to the agency with the new opening.
3. Review and agree to the required qualifications to join our team.
4. Select a date and time for your Law Enforcement Exam.
5. Create an applicant profile. Filling out your profile ensures that agencies have the information required for the hiring process.
6. Take your test. Be prepared to succeed when you arrive at your test location.

If you list Kitsap County as one of the agencies you are interested in, we will receive the results of your written and physical fitness tests. We will then send you an invitation to apply to Kitsap County. We will receive your online application, screen it to ensure you qualify, and then place you on a hiring register if you meet our eligibility requirements. Your PST score will determine your position on that register. You will be eligible for further steps in the hiring process (i.e., background investigation, oral boards, etc.) for six months after placement on the hiring register.

Entry Level Candidates:

• Base Salary $65,790.40 - $88,462.40
• 2025 salary increase between 2-5% based on Seattle CPI-U
• Longevity pay
• Language pay (2%) for certified bilingual capability in approved languages
• Education Incentive (AA = 1%, BA/BS = 2%)

Lateral Candidates:

• KCSO may, at its discretion, offer one or more of the following lateral hiring incentives:
• Recognize prior service time as a full-time corrections officer for purposes of calculating longevity and annual leave accrual rate
• One week (53.3 hours) of annual leave and one week of sick leave in addition to determined accrual rate

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.