Corrections Officer

About the role

Pay Range: $32.97 - $41.90 per hour (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-7) Hiring Range: $32.97 - $37.97 (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-2 DOQ) Position Closes: This position is open until filled and will be reviewed at the end of each month. Please apply immediately! There are several openings with Yakima County Department of Corrections to form a hiring list of eligible candidates for positions as Corrections Officers. This position is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections. Gender-specific (female) hiring preference may apply to fill the Corrections Officer positions in order to create a safer booking process of same gender pat-downs, for minimum staffing levels and to comply with conventional standards of sexual privacy. Selection Procedure: Applications and required documentation will be accepted and reviewed at the end of each month. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of past experience and training. Applicants claiming veteran's preference eligibility will be required to complete the Application for Veterans' Preference Form. *Applicants must complete and submit below paperwork PRIOR to be considered.* Please submit: #1 Yakima County Application #2 Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Copy of Birth Certificate / Naturalization Paperwork/ Passport) #3 Proof of High School Education or GED (copy of HS diploma or GED or transcripts or copy of college transcript or college diploma) Benefits included in position: -Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) -Retirement Benefits -Paid Vacation -Paid Holidays -Paid Sick Leave Note: This is a Teamsters Local #760 Contract Bargaining Union Position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities

• Essential Job Duties:
• General Function
• Maintains the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections.
• Essential Job Functions
• Receives and books incoming prisoners;
• Verifies that proper documents are submitted;
• Receives and safeguards inmate personal property and valuables;
• Searches prisoners for weapons and contraband using pat down, metal detector and/or strip procedures; Inspects for injuries;
• Fingerprints, photographs;
• Insures the location and wellness of inmates;
• Conducts periodic checks of floor and cells to verify the proper conduct of inmates;
• Searches cells for contraband materials;
• Moves inmates within the facility for visitation, exercise/recreation, court appearances, church services and school;
• Controls inmates through verbal communication and; in some situations, physical restraint; Responds to emergencies within the facility and may be called upon to administer first aid and evacuate inmates;
• Dispenses meals and retrieves meal trays accounting for all utensils; and,
• Prepares written, typed and/or computerized logs and reports; Administers the release of inmates.
• Other Job Functions
• Transports and guards inmates in non-secure areas for appointments, medical treatment, court appearances or assignment to other facilities;
• Oversees clean up of cell area by inmates;
• Oversees the work of inmate workers;
• Operates control room equipment;
• Orders and dispenses commissary items for inmates;
• Answers and forwards incoming calls;
• Distributes inmate mail, checking for contraband;
• Collects urine samples for drug testing; and,
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED certificate AND a ny combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Required:
• must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Naturalization Papers);
• successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, pre-employment drug screen, psychological test and physical agility test prior to being hired and post-employment baseline physical exam;
• within six months of employment must successfully complete the Correction Officer's academy;
• within one year of employment must become weapons qualified;
• must have a valid Washington State Driver's License;
• minimum 21 years of age at time of employment; and,
• work on a rotating shift basis is required to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Preferred:
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable, but not required.
• Equipment Used:
• metal detector, typewriter, computer, teletype, copy m

Benefits

Additional Information

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Job Hubs career section to apply for this position. The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Corrections Officer-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

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