Sheriff Corrections Deputy (Entry-Level)

Clallam County Sheriff's Office; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Union representation AFSCME 1619CD

Job summary

Clallam County Sheriff's Office is seeking entry-level Corrections Deputies. The role involves processing inmates, maintaining jail security, and ensuring inmate welfare, under civil service procedures.

Applicants must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents, at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or GED and a Washington driver’s license. The position is represented by AFSCME 1619CD and includes overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Minimum age 18 at time of appointment.
• Must hold or obtain Washington State driver's license.
• Background investigation including drug screen, polygraph, psychological and physical evaluation.
• Must meet Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives, books, fingerprints, and photographs incoming prisoners.
• Maintains jail security through observation, searches, and orderly conduct.
• Ensures inmates have access to basic needs for hygiene and welfare.
• Transfers prisoners to and from jail, court, doctors, or other locations; releases as required.
• Logs court dispositions, writes reports, and maintains files.
• Screens and processes visitors; handles inmate property.
• Assigns work to trustees and oversees meal distribution to inmates.
• Notifies supervisors if medical attention is needed and ensures inmate safety.
• Monitors surveillance and other department equipment; answers department phones.
• Attends training and shift meetings; responds to disturbances or emergencies.
• Prepares reports, memos, and unit rosters; performs related work.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Those who have successfully passed the written and physical ability tests will be contacted by Clallam County Civil Service with further instructions as needed All initial written and physical ability testing for entry-level candidates is conducted by Public Safety Testing, Inc. (PST). Visit their website at www.publicsafetytesting.com for instructions on how to get started. Test dates are available on a continuous basis; check the PST website for test schedule and locations or call 1-866-HIRE-911.

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 or lawful permanent resident with the ability to read, write, and speak the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100.
• Minimum age of 18 years at time of appointment.
• Must hold or obtain valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Must meet Clallam County Civil Service (see above Disqualifier for Corrections Deputy)
• Must be willing to submit to, and pass a thorough background investigation to include a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and physical examination.
• Must meet the current physical standards adopted by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission.

This position is:

• Represented by a Union (AFSCME 1619CD)
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Overtime is paid at double-time and half (2 1/2) - (* this is subject to change)

CLALLAM COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Clallam 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 Clallam County’s Human Resources, at [phone]].

Contact Person:

Brenda Wenzl, Deputy Chief Examiner @ [phone].

Email: [e-mail]