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Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral- Experienced) 15,000 Signing Incentive!!
Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral- Experienced) 15,000 Signing Incentive!!Kitsap County • Port Orchard, Washington, USA
Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral- Experienced) 15,000 Signing Incentive!!

Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral- Experienced) 15,000 Signing Incentive!!

Kitsap County • Port Orchard, Washington, USA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

OVERVIEW

Kitsap County Sheriffs Office is looking for the best and the brightest individuals to join our family!

You can make a difference in your local community directly serving the citizens of Kitsap County. Our officers provide crucial support and mentoring to inmates with a focus on successful reentry into the community .

Great benefits including 6 months advanced vacation & sick leave pension paid holidays medical dental vision and much much more!

Summary of position :

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor the Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral) performs more complex detention duties based on increased experience in a detention facility. Incumbents perform booking searching releasing transportation supervision and security work for the Sheriffs Office Jail. Employees are expected to handle a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in a calm and competent manner. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the Sheriffs Office Jail on a 24 hour 7 day a week basis. Work is reviewed by the Corrections Sergeant through observation and evaluation of demonstrated ability to handle a variety of work situations

Kitsap County Sheriffs Office values the wellness of our Corrections staff. We offer a work schedule that consists of 10 hr. 40 minute shifts which consists of workweeks that are 5 days on / 4 days off two weeks in a row and then 5 days on / 5 days off the third week.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); AND
  • Completion of Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1 / 2004 7 / 2021 or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC; AND
  • Successful completion of the agencys corrections FTO / training programs.
  • Successfully complete WSCJTC Equivalency Academy within one year of hire.

Please Note :

  • Applicants that have been separated from employment for more than one year as a federal state county or municipal Corrections Officer do not qualify for the lateral position and can apply for the Corrections Officer 1 position.
  • Employment from other law enforcement agencies will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to Kitsap County Human Resources and CJTC review. For assistance with this process contact to be connected with the appropriate Human Resources staff assigned to Civil Service. Candidates determined by CJTC to not be equivalent will still be eligible for the entry level position.
  • Applicants will be disqualified if they have resigned in lieu of being terminated for cause or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a full-time commissioned law enforcement position in accordance with RCW 43.101.
  • Preferred Education Experience and Other Qualifications

  • Washington State lateral candidates that do not have to attend the equivalency academy will receive 5% preference points added to the overall score.
  • Required Licenses Certificates Examinations / Tests and Other Requirements

    Please note : The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses certifications and other requirements.

    Prior to employment the successful candidate must :

  • Have completed Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1 / 2004 7 / 2021 or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC
  • Pass multi-phased testing process including physical agility oral board interview credit and criminal background check and a lie detection examination.
  • Pass medical / physical and psychological evaluation requirements.
  • Submit a copy of their State employment driving record to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
  • In accordance with RCW 41.14.100 an applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter must be a citizen of the United States of America a lawful permanent resident or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient who can speak read and write the English language.
  • An application for a position with a law enforcement agency may be rejected if the law enforcement agency deems that it does not have the resources to conduct the background investigation required pursuant to chapter 43.101 RCW. Resources means materials funding and staff time. Nothing in this section impairs an applicants rights under state antidiscrimination laws.
  • At time of appointment the successful candidate must :

  • Possess a valid Washington State Drivers License.
  • Must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of the Fleet Risk Control Policies in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business including possessing and maintaining a valid Washington State Drivers License and the appropriate amount of automobile insurance.
  • Within one year of employment the successful candidate must :

  • Successfully pass probation attaining career service status.
  • During employment the successful candidate must :

  • Complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officers Academy (WSCJTC COA) or equivalency if applicable.
  • Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of :

  • The problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic and economic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies.
  • Skills and / or Ability to :

  • Appear for scheduled work with regular predictable and punctual attendance.
  • Work assigned rotating shifts with varying days off and are expected to be able to perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the Sheriffs Office Jail.
  • Follow a daily routine and job duties are performed according to Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.) and other procedures or policy changes as approved by the Superintendent of Corrections and / or Sheriff.
  • Work over 40 hours in a workweek as needed.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative effective and productive working relationships using tact patience and courtesy.
  • Effectively plan prioritize organize and complete multiple tasks within prescribed timeframes.
  • Use independent judgment in deciding courses of action and to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
  • Analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing actual and potential dangers and determining an appropriate course of action.
  • Communicate effectively both in written an oral format with a diversity of people from all racial ethnic and economic backgrounds including people with social and behavioral problems.
  • Accept and respect the individual differences of prisoners and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias.
  • Be a team player that helps the organization meet its objectives.
  • Positively represent the County maintain the trust the community has placed in each of us.
  • Demonstrate honest and ethical behaviors.
  • Use physical restraint when necessary but not abuse authority.
  • Understand and follow verbal orders given by supervisors and written procedures and regulations.
  • Maintain control of own temper to remain in charge of situation
  • Make effective decisions and exercise good judgment under stressful situations or circumstances.
  • Type accurately record information correctly answer the phone and perform any other clerical duties related to booking and releasing prisoners court procedures and jail record keeping. Operate a computer.
  • Supervise groups of prisoners and take verbal abuse from prisoners without reacting negatively.
  • Work quickly and efficiently under constantly changing job demands.
  • Satisfactorily complete prescribed courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy and other In-Service Training programs within prescribed timeframes.
  • Qualify in defensive tactics and hostage survival CPR use of an AED and basic first aid.
  • Demonstrate and exercise skill in the use care and accurately firing firearms.
  • Physically subdue and restrain inmates in a variety of volatile possibly dangerous situations.
  • Wear protective equipment as required by the Office.
  • Manage face-to-face interactions and confrontations with hostile depressed and / or otherwise emotionally distraught suspects / inmates.
  • Use various equipment associated with a jail environment in addition to equipment such as a personal computer telephone copiers printers and other applicable technical equipment.
  • To drive a vehicle to off-site training facilities seminars academies or in the transport of inmates to appointments.
  • Working Conditions / Physical Activities

    (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    Positions in this class typically require :

  • Work in a jail environment occasionally escorting inmates to court or appointments and occasionally working in an office setting.
  • Driving a vehicle and exposure to the hazards associated with all weather conditions and traffic is necessary.
  • This is a 24 hours / day 7 day a week operation and employees rotate shifts with varying days off.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Must have sufficient strength and flexibility including running jumping balancing climbing crawling kneeling bending stooping twisting crouching reaching lifting carrying dragging throwing pushing / pulling in order to physically subdue and restrain inmates or other individuals in a variety of volatile possibly dangerous situations as necessary.
  • Visual acuity is required to conduct investigations of jail incidents and crime scenes and operate computer equipment. (Visual acuity cannot be worse than 20 / 100 in each eye without correction and corrected to 20 / 20 in the better eye and 20 / 30 in the lesser eye.) No color vision deficiencies.
  • Wearing protective equipment a required by the Office.
  • Hear voice communication and respond appropriately and to hear and understand two-way radio communications.
  • Sitting walking or running standing bending carrying light items.
  • Firing a weapon.
  • Incumbents may be :

  • Exposed to hazardous conditions where incumbents must respond to emergencies presenting physical risks from various sources including : violent suspects / inmates variety of potential weapons noise chemicals bodily secretions and other potential situations / dangers typical to jail settings.
  • Required to work shifts overtime holidays and weekends and to respond to emergencies.
  • ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

    (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

    Essential Job Duties :

  • Receive prisoners into custody.
  • Input personal data and information into the computer terminal and required logs.
  • Check computer for outstanding warrants and serve warrants subpoenas writs and other legal papers search and take identification data such as fingerprints and photographs.
  • Maintain office jail records as required by law.
  • Collect record secure and store personal property including money and other valuables.
  • Receive and accurately record payment of bail and money intended for and distribute inmate commissary requests when required.
  • Use independent judgment in deciding courses of action and to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
  • Enforce rules and Sheriffs Office Jail regulations according to Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Instruct inmates on Sheriffs Office Jail regulations and procedures.
  • Restrain inmates in a variety of volatile possibly dangerous situations.
  • Participate in disciplinary proceedings and hearings as assigned.
  • Summon medical attention for prisoners and render first aid as necessary.
  • Assume responsibility for movement of prisoners within assigned area of Sheriffs Office Jail.
  • Assign and direct work of inmate workers and other prisoners in the cleaning and maintenance of Sheriffs Office Jail areas.
  • Oversee food service and assures that all utensils are returned after meals.
  • Oversee activities of inmates in regards to recreation educational classes visitation time and counseling.
  • Refer unusual problems and situations or emergencies to the Supervisors.
  • Interviews with attorneys social workers and other authorized visitors.
  • Operate control room : Monitor cameras of Sheriffs Office Jail and control all entrances doors and gates within the Sheriffs Office for potentially dangerous situations and other improper Sheriffs Office Jail conditions.
  • Answer phone calls and relay approved information concerning prisoners to relatives attorneys probation police officers and others.
  • Coordinate with various Municipal Courts District Courts Superior Courts Tribal Courts and Federal Courts to assure that prisoners appear as scheduled for trial.
  • Escort and transport inmates to courts and other facilities or a motor vehicle to transport prisoners.
  • Release inmates according to Standard Operating Procedures and established procedures for release such as posting bond payment of bail and personal recognizance as authorized by the courts.
  • Process and maintain commitments according to established procedure.
  • Compose and prepare written incident reports logically organizing details concerning any problem or emergency situations or occurrences within the Sheriffs Office Jail.
  • Oversee the disbursement of medications.
  • Receive training in the safety and use of firearms and other firearms and other weapons accurately.
  • Testify in court or at hearings.
  • Read understand and interpret law ordinances rules and regulations related to correctional work.
  • Other Job Duties :

  • May perform specialized duties depending on individual officers background and ability and the needs of the department.
  • Perform related work as required.
  • As a Corrections Officer with the Sheriffs Office you will have career development opportunities in various specialty assignments and additional duties :

  • Court / Transport Unit
  • Classification Unit
  • Training
  • Alternatives to Incarceration Unit
  • Background Investigations
  • Medical liaison
  • Re-entry Coordinator
  • Booking Coordinator
  • OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

    Incumbents in this position are :

  • Classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Required to wear the issued uniform.
  • Considered as a key and essential employee and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.
  • Applicants will be disqualified who have resigned in lieu of termination decertified by CJTC or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a fulltime commissioned law enforcement position during their probationary period.
  • VETERANS SCORING CRITERIA

    Veterans scoring criteria is granted in accordance with RCW 41.047.010 to applicants who have not used it previously in securing any past public sector employment. Candidates claiming Veterans Scoring Criteria must submit their DD214 and the Kitsap County Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration form. The form is available at :

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • When an applicant on the hiring register is offered permanent employment that will be contingent upon the applicant successfully passing a medical psychological and polygraph examination and a complete reference and background investigation executive board interview and any other process deemed necessary by the Sheriffs Office.
  • Any conviction record may be disqualifying.
  • The term of the hiring register shall normally be for six (6) months and in no event longer than two (2) years
  • Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please contact our Human Resources Office.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    CCTV,Federal Agencies,Customer Service,Clearance,Facility,Suspicious Activity,Property Damage,Public Safety,Daily Operations,Professional Development,Access Control,Communication,General Public,Procedures,Powerpoint

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 70408 - 97073

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