Corrections Deputy - Lateral

Corrections Deputy

Lateral candidates do not need to take a written exam. If you are a commissioned corrections officer and are interested in a lateral opportunity, please contact Pierce County Civil Service at pccivilservice@piercecountywa.gov. New lateral hires receive a hiring incentive of $25,000 and 80 hours of sick leave available immediately and 80 hours of vacation leave available for use after six months of employment. Questions? If you have any questions regarding testing, the background process, or the position, please send them to the Human Resources Specialist at pccivilservice@piercecountywa.gov. You may also request to schedule an appointment by phone if you prefer. About the Sheriff's Office : The Pierce County Sheriff's Office has over 300 corrections staff who maintain the safety of the community by supervising approximately 1100 inmates in two facilities as well as providing for the movement between the Pierce County Corrections Detention Center and the courts. As a corrections deputy, you will work in the housing units. Corrections deputies hold a limited commission and are armed. Why it's a great opportunity : The Pierce County Sheriff's Office prides itself on upholding our Core Values : Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. Pierce County Sheriff's corrections deputies are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism to serve citizens and help make Pierce County one of the best places to live and work in the beautiful Great Northwest. We encourage you to learn more about our office.

Future Opportunities : The Sheriff's Office has a variety of assignments available for corrections deputies such as booking deputy, central control operator, court escort, training deputy or classifications specialist. There are also promotional opportunities to move up through the ranks of leadership.

Position Summary

This is work performed to provide care and custody of adult prisoners and to maintain order and discipline among the prisoners of the Pierce County Corrections and Detention Center, a maximum-security facility. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the jail on a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week basis, and the direct and indirect supervision of inmates. Responsibilities include monitoring and controlling the activities of inmates, supervising inmates during mealtime feeding, visitation time, recreation, counseling and work assigned to prisoners, using independent judgment to take emergency action, conducting security checks, writing reports, investigating suspected rule violations, performing all physical and administrative tasks to book, search, and release prisoners, answering telephone calls, operating office equipment, communicating effectively, performing duties in a high security environment, and performing the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the facility. When commissioned and authorized, carry arms while transporting prisoners outside the jails or on other specific assigned duties.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications to apply include possessing a valid correction officers' commission in Washington State or equivalent commission from a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) approved agency, successfully completed a Field Training Officer (FTO) period providing direct and / or indirect supervision of inmates in an adult corrections facility, successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Academy or possess an equivalent Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission certification as a Corrections Deputy, or if no WA CJTC certificate, then have successfully completed the Washington State Correctional Worker Core (CWC) Academy or a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission approved Corrections Academy or equivalency academy from another state. Additional requirements include a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, at least age twenty (20) at time of appointment, valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment and be able to provide proof of insurability, United States citizenship, lawful permanent resident or DACA recipient, ability to speak, read and write the English language, ability to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission physical fitness requirements, and ability to successfully complete Pierce County Sheriff's Office background investigation.