Corrections Deputy - Entry Level - Civil Service - Snohomish County : Job Details

PLEASE NOTE: In order to move forward in the process applicants MUST:Successfully pass the testing process with PST or NTNComplete a personal history questionnaire with PST or NTN within the last 6 monthsSubmit an application with Snohomish County National Testing Network (NTN) Public Safety Testing(PST) BASIC FUNCTIONTo 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 DUTIESBooks inmates into the jail, work release or community corrections programs; conducts interview to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility; assists in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conducts personal (pat downs, strip searches), and property searches; takes fingerprints, and prepare 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 conditionsSupervises 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 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 DUTIESMaintains 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 have 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 QUALIFICATIONSNo previous experience is required for entry level Corrections Deputy. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. 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. Prefer one (1) year of work experience as a police or military police officer, probation or parole officer, jail attendant or guard, or work in a psychiatric facility, detention or juvenile center; OR, college level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, police science, law and justice or social services related to correctional rehabilitation. A second language preferred. Must pass job related tests.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCandidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. A post employment physical fitness and agility test will be required. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignment. Candidates must be at least twenty (20) years old at time of application, no maximum age. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis. Satisfactory completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy is required within six (6) months of employment.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of defensive and courteous driving rulesEffective interpersonal communication techniquesAbility to acquire a First Aid and CPR CertificateSatisfactorily complete required courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy within six (6) months of hireSatisfactorily complete firearms training and pass a test of proficiency per collective bargaining agreementLearn, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances, rules and regulationsQuickly learn applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County JailSupervise groups of inmatesExercise good judgment under stressful circumstancesRespond effectively in crisis or emergency situations and restrain violent or belligerent inmatesCommunicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background, including persons with social or behavioral problems, and communicate with inmates in both supportive and confrontive modesAccept and respect the individual differences of inmates and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal biasAccess, input and retrieve information from computer and record information correctly and perform clerical tasks related to booking and other clerical aspects of the jobUnderstand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelinesSpeak and write with clarity and prepare required reportsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general publicPHYSICAL EFFORTThe work involves strenuous physical tasks such as restraining belligerent inmates or breaking up fights or running up flights of stairs to respond to emergencies. Stressful elements of this work are considerable, and include exposure to disagreeable situations involving human conflict, anger, hostility and potential for violence.SUPERVISIONThe employee reports to a Corrections Sergeant or Corrections Lieutenant. 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 situations, reports and conferences. Unusual situations are referred to the Sergeant.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed within a maximum security detention facility or within a minimum security and work release facility. Employees work in housing areas and have direct inmate contact. Employees may be required to receive PPD testing semi-annually or as needed. Employees are required to work various shift assignments, to perform all the functions of all shifts in all areas of the jail and to work 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. EEO policy and ADA notice#J-18808-Ljbffr