Custody Officer - Lateral Level ($5,000 hiring incentive)

Salary : $6,149.00 - $7,346.00 Monthly

Location : Marysville, WA

Job Type : Full-time regular

Job Number : 00818

Department : Police Department

Division : Custody

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Summary

Come work for a city where the community and leadership support Law Enforcement!

Lateral Incentive Bonus up to $5,000!

Educational Incentive Pay, Longevity

• Educational incentive pay : 90 quarter credits, 60 semester credits, or AA = additional 6% ; BA / BS = additional 8%.
• Premium longevity after 5 years of service. For more details please refer to the labor agreement available on the City of Marysville website.

YOU MUST attach certificates or transcripts to your application as proof of completion of the following :

This position monitors, transports, supervises and maintains custody of prisoners in the Marysville Jail.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience :

Education and Training :

Other Qualifications :

License or Certificates :

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and / or move 75 - 100 pounds rarely or in emergency situations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The position works in a municipal jail in close proximity with prisoners who may be physically and / or verbally abusive. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e. copier toner.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. it does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

(Note : Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits)

Insurance Benefits :

Investment and Retirement Programs :

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Do you meet ALL of the following minimum qualifications?-Must be at least 21 years of age by date of application.-Must be a citizen of the United States of America or lawful permanent resident.-Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire, a current and valid Washington State Driver's License.

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Have you been convicted of an adult felony offense?

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. Lateral candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience within the last two years as a corrections officer prior to the date of application. The one year experience must be obtained after successful completion of a civilian corrections basic training academy recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Do you meet these requirements?

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LICENSING / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Candidates must have successfully completed the Corrections Officer Academy, or an in-state civilian correction officer basic training program recognized by the Washinton State Criminal Justice Training Commission as required by Washington State law; -OR- out-of-state candidates must have passed a civilian basic corrections officer academy accepted by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; and be eligible for and able to successfully complete the Washington State Corrections Equivalency Academy as required by Washington State law. Do you meet these requirements?)

05

List all civilian basic corrections officer academies and equivalency academies that you have attended including the name of the training academy, number of hours, city / state, dates attended, and date of graduation. YOU MUST provide copies of any graduation certificates you have obtained in order to be placed on a Civil Service eligibility list.)

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List all agencies in which you have worked as a Corrections Officer. Include the Name of Corrections Agency, City / State, Position(s) held, Start Date(s) and End Date(s) (MM / DD / YYYY), Reason for Leaving, Name of Supervisor, # of inmates supervised at one time, and specific job responsibilities.

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CORRECTIONS / CUSTODY OFFICER TRAINING. List additional corrections officer related training courses you have completed outside of the basic training academy. Include Name of Course, Total Course Hours, Name of Institution, and Dates Attended.

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OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING. Briefly list other related experience and training you have received, including any positions you have held in corrections / law enforcement and / or military service. Include relevant information such as dates of service, name of agency / military branch, location, title / rank and training. (Enter N / A if not applicable.)

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JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES. Briefly describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify you for this position.

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Do you currently possess certification as a Corrections Officer?

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ESSAY QUESTION. (Limit your response to the space provided below.) Describe your philosophy of corrections and what your experience as a Corrections / Custody Officer brings to the City of Marysville.

Required Question