Lateral Corrections Officer

Salary: $34.60 – $46.40.

Position Summary:

As a Lateral Corrections Officer, you bring valuable experience and existing certification, allowing for an expedited path to serving Clark County. You will be responsible for the around-the-clock operation of the jail, working various shifts (day, swing, grave), including weekends and holidays, on a ‘4 on 4 off’ 12-hour schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Providing intake and release services for inmates, including interviews to determine medical and other special needs, and processing booking information.
• Maintaining order and ensuring the security of the Clark County Main Jail and Jail Work Center by supervising inmate activities and movement.
• Searching, fingerprinting, and photographing incoming inmates during booking procedures.
• Conducting searches for contraband to maintain a safe environment.
• Responding to emergencies (e.g., fire, riot, hostage situations) in accordance with established policies and procedures, demonstrating composure and quick decision-making.
• Preparing and transporting inmates for court appearances and other appointments.
• Enforcing rules and regulations within the jail facility.
• Monitoring inmate behavior, mental and physical health through visual and electronic means, and advising supervisors when attention is needed.
• Conducting regular security checks, screening visitors, and performing headcounts.
• Instructing inmates on jail rules and procedures, addressing rule violations, and writing violation reports.
• Monitoring security systems and all jail access.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident required.
• High school diploma or a GED certification.
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Experience: Two to three years of corrections experience in a comparable county, municipal, or state agency in the United States.
• Successful completion of a basic corrections academy in Washington or another state.
• Currently certified as a Corrections Officer, or whose certification has lapsed for not more than 60 months but more than 24 months due to a break in service. (Individuals whose certification has been revoked or suspended are not eligible ).
• Must provide a syllabus of the academy completed and a copy of the certificate of completion from the academy attended with the application.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s Equivalency Academy within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment.
• Have no prior felony convictions and/or recent or excessive drug usage history.
• Candidates must not have any active Internal Affairs investigations pending at the time of application or throughout the hiring process. Furthermore, applicants must not have separated from any previous law enforcement or corrections agency while an Internal Affairs investigation was in progress or to avoid an impending Internal Affairs investigation.
• Ineligibility for employment includes being named on any prosecutorial impeachment disclosure list (commonly known as a Brady or Giglio list), as confirmed through mandatory inquiries with relevant prosecuting authorities.
• Solid writing skills and basic report preparation.
• Strong communication skills, mediation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and use a computer with knowledge of various software applications.
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation and a qualifying physical ability test.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and procedures associated with incarceration and dealing effectively with incarcerated individuals; federal, state, and local laws relative to inmate housing and treatment.