Corrections Deputy - Entry Level - Civil Service

Salary : $76,241.88 - $101,173.20 Annually

Location : United States, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-COR-2336-MAR

Department: Corrections

Division: Corrections Detention

Opening Date: 02/28/2025

Description

Test scores prior to March 1, 2025 will be accepted until March 7, 2025. After March 7, 2025 only test scores from March 1, 2025 going forward will be accepted

To proceed further in the application process, applicants MUST:

* Have successfully completed testing process with PST on or after March 1, 2025

* Have a current completed personal history statement with PST

* Submit an application with Snohomish County

Public Safety Testing (PST)

BASIC FUNCTION

To monitor, supervise and maintain custody of inmates in the Snohomish County Jail, the residential work release facility and those who are placed into non-custody community corrections programs.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Books inmates into the jail, work release or community corrections programs; conducts interview to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility; assists in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conducts personal (pat downs, strip searches), and property searches; takes fingerprints, and prepare for submission to AFIS, WASIC, and FBI, photographs and other identification data; releases inmates at completion of sentence.

Supervises the activities of inmates within the jail housing areas and their movement from one area to another; supervises and documents food services; supervises inmates in cleanup and maintenance activities; verifies need and makes arrangements for medical and health care; monitors use of prescribed medications; monitors recreational, educational and visitation activities; monitors visits and interviews with authorized persons; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons.

When assigned to community corrections checks for outstanding warrants and criminal history using various criminal justice databases; monitors inmates released to and returned from work, education and treatment programs, and outside appointments and visits; verifies that work release inmates and program participants are where they are authorized to be through various forms of documentation, or phone contact; and monitors electronic equipment for inmates on Home Detention and reports all breaches of conditions

Supervises the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other inmate appointments.

Conducts regular security checks; screens and searches visitors; conducts periodic headcounts and searches of inmates and the areas accessible to them to prevent flow of contraband into the facility; administers or arranges for breathalyzer or urinalysis to detect suspected drug or alcohol use; may assist in operating the jail control room;

Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures; investigates suspected rule violations; takes informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate; writes violation reports and submits them to supervisor; participates in inmate disciplinary proceedings as assigned; arranges for transfer of work release inmates returned to the maximum security jail by disciplinary board or other authority and maintains them in secure custody until removed.STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

Maintains custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other facilities as required; coordinates with various courts to assure that inmates appear as scheduled for trial; processes and maintains required court documents.

Serves on various committees such as, training, safety, classification, wellness, wear and tear, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and others.

May be assigned temporary assignment as training officer, or instructor positions.

When assigned to community corrections conducts a thorough orientation which includes explaining program procedures and rules; answers questions and discusses problems related to the jail situation; works with office, program and professional staff to develop appropriate intervention with work release inmates and program participants who are having family, employment or emotional problems.

When assigned to community corrections provides direct one-on-one or group assistance to work release inmates and program participants as needed and provides appropriate assistance through interpersonal skill procedure.

When assigned to community corrections receives, records and maintains court and other documents related to work release inmates and program participants; receives and releases cash to work release inmates; responds to requests for information concerning work release inmates in accordance with office policy.

When assigned to community corrections, assists in the risk/needs assessment of inmates and have input into their case reviews and program placement.

When assigned to community corrections, may provide for the delivery and administration of medications in accordance with RCW 70.48.490.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No previous experience is required for entry level Corrections Deputy. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old at time of application, no maximum age. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100;. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening. A post-employment physical fitness and agility test will be required. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignment. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis. Satisfactory completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy is required within six (6) months of employment.

EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to minimum qualifications candidates for exceptional entry Corrections Deputy must have been employed as a full time, paid, corrections officer/deputy in a local, county or state corrections facility and must provide documented successful completion of a State Basic Corrections Officer Academy.

EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignments. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis. Successful completion of an academy, equivalency or full, is required within 6 months from the date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington. Washington State Department of Corrections (WSDOC) employees hired prior to April 1, 2008, do not need to take the equivalency examination; WSDOC employees hired after April 1, 2008, must pass the equivalency examination and the physical ability test.

LATERAL ENTRY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be twenty (20) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. In addition to minimum qualifications, candidates for lateral entry Corrections Deputy must have been employed as a full time, paid, corrections officer/deputy in a local, county or state corrections facility for at least 12 of the last 24 months at the time of application, and must provide documented successful completion of a state basic corrections officer academy.

LATERAL ENTRY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignments Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis. Successful completion of an academy, equivalency or full, is required within 6 months from the date of hire if the applicant is not already certified in the State of Washington. Washington State Department of Corrections (WSDOC) employees hired prior to April 1, 2008, do not need to take the equivalency examination; WSDOC employees hired after April 1, 2008, must pass the equivalency examination and the physical ability test.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

defensive and courteous driving rules

effective interpersonal communication techniquesAbility to:

acquire a First Aid and CPR Certificate

satisfactorily complete required courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy within six (6) months of hire

satisfactorily complete firearms training and pass a test of proficiency per collective bargaining agreement

learn, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations

quickly learn applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail

supervise groups of inmates

exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances

respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations and restrain violent or belligerent inmates

communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background, including persons with social or behavioral problems, and communicate with inmates in both supportive and confrontive modes

accept and respect the individual differences of inmates and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias

access, input and retrieve information from computer and record information correctly and perform clerical tasks related to booking and other clerical aspects of the job

understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines

speak and write with clarity and prepare required reports

establish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general public

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves strenuous physical tasks such as restraining belligerent inmates or breaking up fights or running up flights of stairs to respond to emergencies. Stressful elements of this work are considerable, and include exposure to disagreeable situations involving human conflict, anger, hostility and potential for violence.

SUPERVISION

The employee reports to a Corrections Sergeant or Corrections Lieutenant. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed through observation and evaluation of ability to handle a variety of work situations, reports and conferences. Unusual situations are referred to the Sergeant.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed within a maximum-security detention facility or within a minimum security and work release facility. Employees work in housing areas and have direct inmate contact. Employees may be required to receive PPD testing semi-annually or as needed. Employees are required to work various shift assignments, to perform all the functions of all shifts in all areas of the jail and to work weekends and holidays, as required. Employees shall be subjected to working mandatory overtime.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement

Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Commuting Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program

Leave & Holidays Voluntary Benefits

Deferred Compensation 457(b)

Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance

Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Supplemental Individual Insurance PoliciesHealthcare Premiums

Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.

Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.

01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

Yes

No

02

Have you successfully completed the pre-employment testing, including the physical abilities test, with Public Safety Testing, and selected Snohomish County Corrections Deputy?

Yes

No

03

Have you completed the Personal History Statement with Public Safety Testing?

Yes

No

04

Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Yes

No

05

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Yes

No

06

Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

Yes

No

07

Are you a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient who can read and write the English language?

Yes, United States Citizen

Yes, Legal Permanent Resident

Yes, DACA Recipient

None of the above

08

This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?

Yes

No

09

Are you claiming Veteran's Preference points? Note: A copy of your DD214 must be uploaded with your application.

Yes

No

10

If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, please select one of the following:

I am claiming 5% preference be added to my passing score. I am a veteran who did not serve during a period of war or in an armed conflict as