Corrections Deputy - Entry Level - Civil Service
Job in
Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, 98213, USA
Listing for:
Snohomish County
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Government
Police Officer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Test scores prior to March 1, 2025 will be accepted until March 7, 2025. After March 7, 2025, only test scores from March 1, 2025, going forward will be accepted.
To proceed further in the application process, applicants MUST:
- Have successfully completed testing process with PST on or after March 1, 2025.
- Have a current completed personal history statement with PST.
- Submit an application with Snohomish County.
Public Safety Testing (PST)
BASIC FUNCTION
To monitor, supervise, and maintain custody of inmates in the Snohomish County Jail, the residential work release facility, and those who are placed into non-custody community corrections programs.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Books inmates into the jail, work release, or community corrections programs; conducts interviews to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility; assists in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conducts personal and property searches; takes fingerprints, and prepares for submission to AFIS, WASIC, and FBI, photographs, and other identification data; releases inmates at completion of sentence.Supervises the activities of inmates within the jail housing areas and their movement from one area to another; supervises and documents food services; supervises inmates in cleanup and maintenance activities; verifies need and makes arrangements for medical and health care; monitors use of prescribed medications; monitors recreational, educational, and visitation activities; monitors visits and interviews with authorized persons; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons.When assigned to community corrections, checks for outstanding warrants and criminal history using various criminal justice databases; monitors inmates released to and returned from work, education, and treatment programs, and outside appointments and visits; verifies that work release inmates and program participants are where they are authorized to be through various forms of documentation, or phone contact; and monitors electronic equipment for inmates on Home Detention and reports all breaches of conditions.Supervises the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other inmate appointments.Conducts regular security checks; screens and searches visitors; conducts periodic headcounts and searches of inmates and the areas accessible to them to prevent the flow of contraband into the facility; administers or arranges for breathalyzer or urinalysis to detect suspected drug or alcohol use; may assist in operating the jail control room.Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures; investigates suspected rule violations; takes informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate; writes violation reports and submits them to supervisor; participates in inmate disciplinary proceedings as assigned; arranges for transfer of work release inmates returned to the maximum security jail by disciplinary board or other authority and maintains them in secure custody until removed.STATEMENT
OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Maintains custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other facilities as required; coordinates with various courts to assure that inmates appear as scheduled for trial; processes and maintains required court documents.Serves on various committees, such as training, safety, classification, wellness, wear and tear, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and others.May be assigned temporary assignment as training officer or instructor positions.When assigned to community corrections, conducts a thorough orientation, which includes explaining program procedures and rules; answers questions and discusses problems related to the jail situation; works with office, program, and professional staff to develop appropriate intervention with work release inmates and program participants who are having family, employment, or emotional problems.When assigned to community corrections, provides direct one-on-one or group assistance to work release inmates and program participants as needed and provides appropriate assistance through interpersonal skill procedure.When assigned to community corrections, receives, records, and maintains court and other documents related to work release inmates and program participants; receives and releases cash to work release inmates; responds to requests for information concerning work release inmates in accordance with office policy.When assigned to community corrections, assists in the risk/needs assessment of inmates and has input into their case reviews and program placement.When assigned to community corrections, may provide for the delivery and administration of medications in accordance with RCW 70.48.490.Performs related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No previous experience is required for entry-level Corrections Deputy. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old at the…
Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year
work experience
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