Out of State Certified Lateral Corrections Deputy

Thurston County Sheriff's Office; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office seeks a Corrections Deputy to perform jail operations, inmate processing, security, and related duties within the county jail.

Responsibilities include intake, housing, transport to court and medical appointments, meal service, and maintaining safety. WA state certification and successful completion of required exams are essential, along with a background check and polygraph. Veterans’ preference considered where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.
• Must hold or obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must pass background, medical, and psychological examinations and a polygraph.
• Must have CJTC-recognized Corrections Officer Certification or obtain equivalency within 12 months.
• Prior corrections experience and no long break in service preferred.
• Pass written examination and physical fitness test.
• Meet Sheriff’s Office Employment Standards.
• Veterans' Preference documentation if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and photograph incoming prisoners.
• Maintain jail security through observation and searches.
• Ensure inmates have basic hygiene and welfare.
• Transport prisoners to court, doctors, hospitals, and other locations; release per procedures.
• Log court dispositions and write reports.
• Screen and process visitors; manage inmate personal property.
• Direct work of trustees; distribute meals and remove materials from cells.
• Monitor medical needs and administer medications as required.
• Operate video/audio surveillance and related equipment.
• Answer department telephone calls and relay information appropriately.
• Attend training and shift meetings; apply knowledge on duty.
• Respond to disturbances, medical crises, escapes, fires, and disasters.

Skills

English language proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lateral applicants who are not currently certified in Washington State who have successfully passed the written exam through Public Safety Testing will be contacted by Thurston County Civil Service with further instructions as needed. Contact Chief Examiner Bobby Frye at 360-867-2483, or by email at [e-mail] for additional information.

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.
• Advices 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:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED; U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient; no felony convictions or series of offenses of a minor nature which would lend themselves to establish a pattern of criminal behavior, nor any criminal instances concerning moral turpitude; minimum age of 19 years and 6 months at time of appointment; must hold or obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License; ability to read, write and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100. Must pass a background investigation by the Sheriff's Office, as well as a medical and psychological examination, and polygraph test as well as MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid CJTC-recognized Corrections Officer Certification issued from another state-approved academy and have the ability to obtain an equivalency certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment by meeting the standards of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Have successfully completed the testing process and been hired by another jurisdiction from a civil service commission certified eligibility list or other like process.
• Have at least 12-months continuous work experience and successfully completed any probationary period as a full-time, paid, Corrections Deputy with general corrections experience.
• From the most recent corrections agency, the applicant must have no more than a 12-month break in service.
• Pass a written examination and pass a physical fitness test.
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards.
• In addition, individuals must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards.
• 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. If you do not have your DD-Form 214, please provide a copy of your separation orders and a letter from your commander or S1 with your materials as well as a completed Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration.

Other Position Related Information:

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.