Corrections Officer – Entry

Issaquah, WA
Issaquah Police Department

Salary: $70,556.00 – $92,846.00 Annually

Position Summary:

As a Corrections Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the operations of our city jail. Your work will involve maintaining the security and welfare of jail inmates, supervising daily activities, and working closely with other law enforcement professionals.

This is a dynamic role requiring strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently. You’ll need to understand and respect the cultures, languages, disabilities, and socio-economic situations of those you interact with.

Essential Functions:

  • Assure the security and welfare of jail inmates; supervise inmates’ daily activities; screen items going in and coming out of inmate’s cells; make routine security checks; assure assigned area is maintained in an orderly manner.
  • Observe, direct, escort, move and supervise jail inmates during daily activities including meals, court appearances, work details, interviews, commissary, appointments, sick calls and other activities; lock down and secure inmates.
  • Supervise inmate visitation ensuring safety and security for all.
  • Perform fingerprinting duties for the Records division of the Police Department for concealed pistol license applications.
  • Take initial custody of prisoners; search prisoners to remove contraband and weapons; issue clothing; process, photograph, fingerprint and place prisoners in cells.
  • Communicate with other jail personnel regarding activities and incidents in the jail; respond to alarms and take appropriate action according to procedural guidelines;
  • Coordinate the release of inmates for court appearance or health needs; review documents such as court orders and physician’s orders; release inmates to law enforcement officers or other authorized transport personnel as appropriate.
  • Perform pre-booking, booking, pre-release and release functions to assure that information regarding inmates entering or leaving the jail is properly recorded.
  • Makes initial assessment of inmate for any medical, safety, or security reasons.
  • Maintains direct contact with inmates who may be mentally unstable, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or potentially physically volatile.
  • Prepares and maintains records and logs related to daily activities, bookings, maintenance needs and inmates; shred and dispose of records as authorized.
  • Order and dispense supplies and maintain related records; dispense medication as needed and as specified by medical staff.
  • Operates control room; monitors and operates closed circuit television cameras and emergency monitors; controls all entrances, doors, and gates within the facility; and watches for potentially dangerous, suspicious situations, or activities within the facility.
  • Process court documents and provides inmate information to other law enforcement agencies, the courts and other jail personnel.
  • Assist with the laundry, kitchen, janitorial, medical and other functions in the jail as needed; supervise trustees in the accomplishment of assigned duties.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
  • Previous Corrections experience desired.
  • Satisfactorily pass a medical exam, psychological exam and background investigation.
  • Must pass Cooper test (physical fitness) and complete Criminal Justice Training Corrections Academy.
  • Access certification
  • Maintain and operate a portable Breathalyzer unit.
  • Maintain and operate a taser.
  • Valid WA State driver’s license with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations.
  • Valid first aid and CPR certification.