Corrections Officer – Lateral

Yakima, WA
Yakima Police Department

Salary: $5,622.93 – $6,162.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of a Corrections Sergeant, performs specialized duties involving the control and management of detainees in the City Jail, and supervises detainee work crews in the maintenance of public facilities and equipment. Ensures safety and proper treatment of detainees, in accordance with department directives and applicable law. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures, but employees are expected to apply independent judgment in making routine and emergency decisions.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives detainees, and conducts body searches. Maintains physical control of detainees using minimum force required. Obtains required information from detainees; inventories and properly stores detainees’ valuables and other personal property; issues uniforms and other items per directive. Supervises and guards detainee work crews, both within and outside the detention facility; escorts, transports and guards prisoners in non-secure areas, including court, hospital, and work sites. Coordinates and supervises City Jail detainees assigned to custodial and exterior building maintenance duties; obtains and provides necessary equipment; monitors detainee activity; inspects and directs work; identifies needed facility repairs; and coordinates with the Building Superintendent.
  • Assists other Corrections Officers and other department employees; performs court security duties; operates electronically-controlled access doors; summons assistance when necessary; communicates with other personnel by means of intercom and two-way radio.
  • Monitors activities of detainees within jail facility, both visually and by means of closed-circuit television; communicates with detainees directly or by means of intercom.
  • Performs and/or supervises preparation and delivery of meals, laundry, and housekeeping within the facility.
  • Works continuously to maintain safety of employees, detainees and other members of the public by adhering to safety procedures and protocols at all times. Provides first-aid to detainees and assists medical personnel as required.
  • Coordinates and monitors visitation of detainees with family members, friends, attorneys, and members of other criminal justice agencies.
  • Maintains appropriate records of booking, detention and release of detainees; operates computerized records management system; enters and maintains computerized data regarding warrants, arrests, convictions and sentences.
  • Accepts and accounts for detainees’ money and handles commissary transactions; accepts deliveries and assists with ordering and inventory of jail supplies; accounts for inventory and control of department equipment and supplies.
  • Operates City-owned vehicles when required to transport detainees, travel to training, or perform other department business.
  • Contributes to the effective administration of the City Jail and the Yakima Police Department by demonstrating an attitude that encourages cooperation, coordination of efforts, productive time management, efficient use of resources, and exceptional customer service. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality services. Proactively introduces suggestions for change to address emerging issues and opportunities.
  • Requires regular and reliable attendance.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be 20 years of age or older at time of appointment (19½ at time of application) and a U. S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
  • Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal, and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must be in good physical condition, good moral character, and capable of performing the full range of required duties, including physical control of violent offenders.
  • Meet State and Federal laws to possess and carry a firearm and must be able to meet and maintain the department standards for firearm qualification.
  • Applicants must pass a written examination, oral board, physical agility examination, pre-selection interview, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant’s aptitude, character, judgment, credit, driving record and criminal history.
  • Must posses a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete the course of study prescribed for Correction Officers by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.