Corrections Officer – Entry Level & Lateral – Civil Service

Job Description

No experience is required for entry. Laterals, please see the exam announcement for requirements. The Corrections Officer is a “Correctional employee” as defined under RCW 9.94.050, and as such has the powers and duties of a peace officer while acting in the supervision and transportation of prisoners, is responsible for booking, searching, and releasing prisoners; conducting security checks and maintaining security in all areas of the correction facility; writing required reports/documentation of activity; supervise meal service, visitation, recreation and work activities of inmate workers; answer telephones; take informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate; monitor jail access. This exam is for the purpose of establishing a certified list of candidates for a current vacancy and future employment as a Corrections Officer in the Sheriff’s Office. The eligibility of successful candidates shall remain in effect for one year. See the exam announcement below.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Two (2) Full Time.

Full Salary Range (per month):

Step 1 $4,138.39    Step 2 $4,250.66   Step 3 $4,367.99   Step 4 $4,506.66

Step 5 $4,636.68   Step 6 $4,772.27   Step 7 $4,911.58

 

SALARY & BENEFITS: Union, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, longevity, retirement plan, and medical benefits. Starting salary: Entry Level at Step 1, $4,138.39/month., Laterals at Step 2, $4,250.66/month. to Step 4, $4,506.66/month., DOE.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: 

Proctored Exams: Exams will be proctored through Public Safety Testing, and you will have to schedule with them at www.publicsafetytesting.com. Under ‘For Candidates’ there is a tab for test requirements and another one for study material if you would like. You have to pass both the physical exam and the written exam to be considered for employment.

Physical Exam: The exam will include 15 push-ups in 90 seconds, 12 sit-ups for 90 seconds, and 25 squat thrusts in three minutes. If you do not pass the PAT, you are eligible to retest all events on another day. PAT must be successfully completed within 180 days of the written exam.

Written Exam: This test will include deductive reasoning, flexibility of closure, inductive reasoning, information order, spatial orientation, and a few other requirements. The time allowed for the exam is 3.5 hours, once you complete your test registration process, you will be provided a free introduction test guide to review before your test.

Examination test weight: The examination will cover tests of proficiency in such matters only as will fairly determine the ability of the person examined to discharge the duties of Corrections Officer in the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office. No experience is necessary.

GENERAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS required of all applicants prior to entering the classified service are:

1.         Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment.

2.         Must speak the English language clearly, fluently, and at a normal conversational rate.

3.         Must read, write legibly and spell correctly in the English language.

4.         Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.

5.         Must be at least eighteen years of age at the time of appointment (21 years of age for Deputies, Court Security Officers, and Jailers).

6.         Must pass a polygraph examination to determine if the applicant is prone to violating the laws of Washington State or of the United States.

7.         Must submit to a psychological evaluation to determine the applicant’s suitability for employment in the position being sought.

8.         Must cooperate in a background investigation to determine the applicant’s suitability for employment in the position being sought.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open -Monday through Thursday by 4:00 pm, in person at 625 W. 4th St. Newport, WA., or via mail (Civil Service, PO BOX 5060, Newport, WA 99156). If mailing, the Chief Examiner will call to verify receipt by the deadline.