Lateral Corrections Deputy

Island County; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Island County is seeking Corrections Deputies to join the Island County Sheriff's Office in Coupeville, WA. Deputies operate in a 24/7 maximum-security jail, handling booking, custody, escorting, transportation, and offender care while modeling pro-social behavior.

Applicants must meet civil service eligibility, pass examinations, and complete background checks. Position requires formal certification and successful completion of probation under Civil Service Rules.

Qualifications

• Completed WSCJTC Basic Corrections Academy or a recognized equivalency academy.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must become a member of the Corrections Guild.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security and custody of offenders in a 24/7 jail.
• Support professional, pro-social behavior and correctional practices.
• Follow the Island County Sheriff's Office job description for Corrections Deputy.

Education

WSCJTC Basic Corrections Academy or equivalency

High school diploma or GED

Corrections Guild membership requirement

Job description

Three Corrections Deputy positions are actively being recruited until filled. This notice is to seek applicants to participate in the Civil Service Examination for Corrections Deputy. All classified employees/positions within the Sheriff's Office require a Civil Service Examination.

When the position is open it will be a full-time position sworn (Commissioned) position within the Island County Sheriff's Office. Deputy performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in the Corrections and Detention facility located at the Island County seat in the Town of Coupeville. Corrections Deputies work in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week maximum-security jail to maintain facility security by: receiving, booking, maintaining custody of, escorting, transporting, caring for and overseeing offenders. They are also responsible to model pro-social behaviors and promote positive correctional practices.

Duties include those set forth in this link Job Description for Corrections Deputy.

Civil Service Eligibility Register

The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be made in the same manner as from any eligible register. Names of eligibles from successive examinations in the same program shall be entered on the eligible register for the class at the appropriate places as determined by final scores. Applicants will be certified from the register to fill vacant positions in accordance with local Civil Service Rules. Names of qualified eligibles who are entered on a register as a result of a Continuous Examination shall expire one year from the date their name is entered on the register.

Civil Service Selection Process

Vacancies are filled by the Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five eligibles forwarded to the appointing authority (Sheriff) for interview and background investigation, as vacancies occur. Applicants given a conditional offer of employment are subject to further processes including polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and background investigation. All appointments are subject to successful completion of a one year probationary period as set forth in the Civil Service Rules for Island County Sheriff's Department Section 11.02 or its successor.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Sandlin.
360-679-7379 - Please leave a message.
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NOTE

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Qualifications for a Lateral Candidate

• A. Completed the WSCJTC Basic Corrections Academy or a WSCJTC-recognized equivalency academy.
• B. Two years of employment within Washington State as a full-time, paid corrections deputy/officer with general corrections experience and have successfully passed the probationary period with a previous law enforcement employer.
• C. No more than a 24 month break in service since your most recent law enforcement employer.
• Washington Department of Corrections Laterals graduating from CORE after 2008 will be required to successfully complete the WSCJTCCorrections Officers Equivalency Academy.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

1. Minimum age of 21 years at the time of appointment.
2. Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of appointment.
3. United States Citizen or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language as set forth in RCW 41.14.100.
4. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
5. Good physical and mental health.
6. Meet minimum weight and height standards.
7. Vision, uncorrected 20/100, corrected to 20/20 on both eyes.
8. Become a member of the Corrections Guild.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.