Entry-Level Corrections Officer: Jail & Court Support

City of Kirkland; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kirkland, Washington, seeks a dedicated Corrections Officer to support prisoner transport, care, and custody within the Kirkland Police Department jail. This role plays a key part in ensuring safety and compliance during detention and court-related activities.

You will perform booking, transport, court scheduling, and daily corrections tasks, with emphasis on attention to detail, communication, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with an adequate driving record.
• Must be able to obtain police security clearance including polygraph, psychological, and background.
• Must be able to participate in defensive tactics training and physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Booking prisoners, input data, fingerprinting, photographing, searching, inventory and storing of personal effects.
• Interviews all in-custody subjects and screens for medical, psychological, and behavioral issues resulting in incarceration in another facility.
• Attends to personal bedding, hygiene needs, and medical needs of inmates as necessary.
• Arranges court appearances and schedules.
• Provides transports (e.g. court, detention center, dentist visits, doctor appointments, and emergency room).
• Orders and prepares meals for prisoners and other items needed by prisoners.
• Work Release. This includes subject interview, evaluation, receipt processing (if applicable), monitoring of payments, booking procedure, work schedule set-up, equipment application, and compliance monitoring.
• Responsible for Electronic Home Detention (EHD). This includes subject interview, evaluation, receipt processing (if applicable), monitoring of payments, booking procedure, work schedule set-up, equipment application, and compliance monitoring.
• Day Detention. This includes initial processing and monitoring of compliance throughout the days of court-ordered detention.
• Serves warrants to individuals already arrested and jailed by other jurisdictions and provide transport to Kirkland.
• Takes information regarding citizen complaints and completes appropriate incident and follow-up reports. Process and complete police reports, as required, in person or telephonically.
• Maintains all booking photos.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Kirkland, Washington, seeks a dedicated Corrections Officer to support prisoner transport, care, and custody within the Kirkland Police Department jail. This role plays a key part in ensuring safety and compliance during detention and court-related activities.

You will perform booking, transport, court scheduling, and daily corrections tasks, with emphasis on attention to detail, communication, and professional conduct.