Sheriff Corrections Deputy (Lateral Entry)

Salary: $67,266.12 – $71,393.88 Annually.

Essential Functions:

• 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, logbook entries, and unit rosters. This is accomplished through handwritten, typed, and computer terminal entries.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Within the last five years, have been employed continuously for 12 months as a full-time corrections officer of a public law enforcement agency.
• Have successfully completed a probationary period.
• Have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissions Corrections Officer Academy, or completed, or qualified to complete the Washington State equivalency academy.
• Have the ability to perform the essential mental and physical demands and functions of the position.
• Have solid writing skills, basic report preparation using computer technology.
• United States’ Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident at the time of appointment.
• Ability to read and write the English language (required by RCW 41.14.100)
• Valid driver’s license at time of employment.
• Have no prior felony convictions and/or recent or excessive drug usage history.