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CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
2024 Salary Range: $73,392 – $89,210, plus an additional 5.24% working a 12-hour schedule.
Posting Date: Open Until Filled
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CORRECTIONS OFFICER
At least 21 years old upon hire
U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission physical requirements
Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, including a psychological, medical, and polygraph exam
Ability to read, write, and speak English
No felony convictions as an adult
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LATERAL APPLICANTS
LATERAL (experienced) Corrections Officer Applicants will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The following are general qualifications:
Three years of experience in a correctional institution with less than a twelve-month break in service.
WA State Applicants - Completion of the Corrections Officer Academy (COA) with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WA CJTC).
WA Department of Corrections (DOC) - Applicants from the Department of Corrections who graduated with a CORE Certification prior to July 2021 would apply to attend the 2-week Corrections Officer Equivalency Academy (COEA). All other DOC employees would attend the 2-month Corrections Officer Academy (COA).
Out of State Applicants – Completion of a State Corrections Officer Academy (curriculum to be compared with WA CJTC for consideration to attend an equivalency academy)
Please contact humanresources@scorejail.org if you have questions about lateral consideration.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CORRECTIONS OFFICER
As a Corrections Officer, you play an essential role in ensuring the safety and security of our jail inmates. There are two main areas of the jail that you contribute to, which are booking and housing. In booking, you assist with the initial custody of inmates, which includes removing contraband, taking photographs and fingerprints, classifying security levels, and placing inmates in cells. Once an inmate is in housing, you supervise their daily activities such as meals, court appearances, work details, interviews, and other appointments. There are dozens of programs to assist inmates with successful reentry into the community. You also make routine security checks and ensure that your assigned area is maintained in an orderly manner.
In addition, you process court documents and provide inmate information to other law enforcement agencies, courts, and jail personnel. You coordinate the transport of inmates to outside locations such as court appearances or medical offices as well as review documents including court and physician's orders. Using your organizational skills, you prepare and maintain records and logs related to all daily activities, bookings, maintenance needs, and inmates. Having a job where you serve in such an important role within our correctional facility brings you great fulfillment and encourages you to put forth your best effort each day!
WORK SCHEDULE & PAY
WORK SCHEDULE
This full-time position typically works a 12-hour schedule, which includes working either the day schedule 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM or the night schedule 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM. When working 12-hour shifts, the schedule is to work 3 days on, then have 3 days off. Other shifts are also available upon seniority shift bidding.
SALARY
This position earns a competitive base salary of $73,392 - $89,210/year with an additional 5.24% when scheduled to work 12-hour shifts ($77,237 - $93,885/year).
Effective 1/1/2025, those working the night shift (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM), will be paid an additional 2% pay.
HOW TO APPLY: Corrections Officer- Entry Level
ENTRY LEVEL CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
Applicants are to contact Public Safety Testing (PST) to participate in the corrections officer testing process. The testing process will consist of a written examination and physical fitness test. PST will forward those candidates who pass with a 65% or higher to SCORE for further consideration. SCORE will then review candidates' Personal History Statement and those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. To begin the process, contact PST directly at 866-HIRE-911 or 425-776-9615 or visit their website at PublicSafetyTesting.com to apply. If you need assistance with testing fees, please email humanresources@scorejail.org.
HOW TO APPLY: Corrections Officer- Lateral (Experienced)
LATERAL (Experienced) CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
Lateral applicants are to complete a SCORE Employment Application and Personal History Statement (PHS). Contact Human Resources at humanresources@scorejail.org to obtain these documents. Based on recruitment needs, and after passing SCORE's review of the candidates Personal History Statement, the next phase will then include an interview. To find out if your experience qualifies as "lateral", email humanresources@scorejail.org or call 206-257-6222.