Entry Corrections Deputy

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Thurston is seeking a Jail Officer to support inmate supervision and safety. You will handle intake, security, and daily operations in the county jail, including transport, documentation, and coordination with courts and medical staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining order, conducting searches, administering basic care, documenting incidents, and responding to emergencies. A valid WA driver’s license and background clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient with the ability to read, write, and speak English as required by RCW 41.14.100.
• Minimum age of 19 years and 6 months at time of appointment.
• Must hold or obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.
• Acceptable scores on Civil Service skills examinations.
• Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation to include a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.
• Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Sheriff's Office.
• If you are claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria status, provide DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22 with materials and a completed Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.

Responsibilities

• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and photographs incoming prisoners.
• Issues jail uniforms, records and stores personal effects, and houses inmates by classification.
• Maintains jail security by observation, pat searches, strip searches, and cell searches.
• Ensures inmates have access to basic hygiene and welfare.
• Prepares and delivers prisoners to court, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other locations.
• Transports prisoners to and from jail and court; releases prisoners per procedures.
• Logs court dispositions and writes reports; maintains files.
• Screens and processes visitors; handles inmate property.
• Monitors medical needs and administers prescribed medications.
• Responds to disturbances, medical emergencies, and other incidents; documents after-action reports.
• Prepares memos, logbook entries, and unit rosters; performs related duties.

Skills

High attention to detail

English reading/writing/speaking

Adherence to safety procedures

Communication skills

Observation and patrol

De-escalation and crisis response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TYPICAL WORK

• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and photographs incoming prisoners. Issues jail uniforms, records and stores personal effects, and houses inmates by appropriate classification.
• Maintains jail security by observation of inmates, pat searches, strip searches, and cell searches. Maintains orderly conduct and discipline.
• Assures that inmates have access to basic needs for hygiene and welfare.
• Prepares and delivers prisoners to court, doctors' offices, hospitals, and other locations. Transfers prisoners to and from jail and court. Releases prisoners by established procedures or bail, court order, or other authority.
• Logs court disposition of cases. Writes reports and maintains files.
• Screens and processes visitors. Processes personal property brought to inmates and released.
• Assigns and directs work of trustees. Distributes meals to all inmates, assuring that all materials are removed from cells after meals.
• Advises superior when medical attention appears necessary and maintains physical safety of prisoners. Administers prescribed medications.
• Monitors video and audio surveillance equipment and other job-related equipment.
• Receives incoming telephone calls to the department, relaying them as appropriate. Communicates appropriately on the telephone.
• Attends training and shift meetings. Applies job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities on duty.
• Responds to and assists with major or minor disturbances, medical crisis situations, escapes, fire, and other natural disasters.
• Prepares reports, memos, log book entries, and unit rosters. This is accomplished through handwritten, typed, and computer terminal entries.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be a US Citizen,lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipientwith theability to read, write, and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100.
• Minimum age of 19 years and 6 months at time of appointment.
• Must hold or obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.
• Acceptable scores on Civil Service skills examinations.
• Must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards and be willing to submit to and pass a thorough background investigation to include a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.
• Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Sheriff's Office.
• If you are claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria status (Veterans' Preference), provide a copy of your DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22 with your materials as well as a completed Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by Thurston County Civil Service with further instructions as needed.

Contact Person: Bobby Frye, Chief Examiner, [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at [phone]. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.