Control Room Officer - Corrections - Civil Service

Corrections Officer

Snohomish County

$58,497.48 - $71,122.08 Annually

Everett, WA

Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-COR-2688-NOV

Department : Corrections

Division : Corrections Detention

Opening Date : 11 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2025 at 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Job Duties

To monitor and control the movement of jail personnel, inmates, and visitors.

Monitors the movement of jail personnel, inmates, and visitors within the jail utilizing T.V. monitors, radios, and intercoms; monitors security systems such as module housing alarms, all door hinge pin alarms, window detectors, panic button alarms, and smoke / fire detectors.

Controls the movement of jail personnel, inmates, and visitors; observes and responds to unauthorized movements and / or emergency situations; corrects unauthorized movements by voice commands if possible; routes officers and / or patrol cars to designated locations as necessary; summons outside police, fire, and medical assistance as necessary.

Maintains radio communications with custody officers in housing modules and in transit with prisoners; operates the internal radio communications systems to contact floor officers or receive panic button alarms; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons.

Controls and issues keys and maintains jail key log.

Minimum Qualifications

Prefer one (1) year of work experience in a psychiatric, detention, or juvenile center; OR, college level course work in the area of corrections, law enforcement, police science, law and justice, or social services. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must pass job related tests. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. No maximum age.

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to :

• respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations
• exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
• remain alert and responsive
• identify suspicious acts utilizing T.V. monitors
• monitor and operate a variety of detection devices and equipment simultaneously
• read, understand, and interpret work related laws, ordinances, and established policies, procedures, and practices of the Snohomish County Jail
• understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with other criminal justice system staff, county employees, and the general public

Physical Requirement

Physical hazards may be present from potentially hostile jail inmates. Observes or monitor people's behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

Supervision

The employee reports to a Shift Commander. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed through observation and evaluation of ability to handle a variety of work procedures quickly and accurately. Unusual situations are referred to the supervisor.

Working Conditions

The work is performed within a maximum security detention facility. Employees are required to work various shift assignments and on weekends and holidays, as required. Employees shall be subjected to working mandatory overtime.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.