Washington State Certified Lateral Corrections Deputy

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

County of Thurston is seeking qualified candidates for Corrections Deputy positions. The role involves processing inmates, maintaining security, and transporting detainees to courts and medical facilities.

It requires Washington corrections certification or equivalency and adherence to civil service standards. Applicants must meet stringent background checks, possess a valid Washington driver's license, and be prepared for medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient; no felony convictions or offenses indicating criminal behavior; minimum age 21; valid WA Driver's License; ability to read, write and speak English as required.
• Must hold or obtain a valid WA Corrections Officer Academy certification or equivalency certification within 12 months of employment.
• Must meet Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards and Sheriff's Office Employment Standards.
• Veterans' Preference requires DD Form 214 or NGB Form 22 or separation orders with declaration.

Responsibilities

• Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and photograph incoming prisoners; issue jail uniforms and records and classify inmates.
• Maintain jail security through observations, searches, and orderly conduct; ensure basic hygiene and welfare of inmates.
• Prepare and deliver prisoners to courts, transfers, and releases; log court dispositions and maintain files.
• Respond to disturbances, medical crises, and emergencies; supervise meals and prisoner movements.
• Monitor surveillance equipment and other job-related equipment; document reports and rosters.
• Attend training, meetings, and communicate effectively by phone or other means.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

Washington Corrections Officer Academy certification

Washington Corrections Officer equivalency certification

Job description

***APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT AND VALID CORRECTIONS OFFICER CERTIFICATION FROM A RECOGNIZED AND ACCREDITED WASHINGTON STATE ACADEMY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

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:

• 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 21 years 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 have a valid Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Academy certification, a valid Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer equivalency certification, or an equivalent valid corrections certification from a recognized and accredited Washington State 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, must have no more than a 12-month break in service.
• Pass an oral board to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must meet Thurston County Civil Service Pre-Employment Screening Standards. In addition, individuals must meet the Sheriff's Office Employment Standards. Both of the previously mentioned standards can be viewed here: Civil Service | Thurston County
• 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.

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:

Other Position Related Information:

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

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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.