To proceed further in the application process, applicants MUST:
Have successfully completed the testing process with PST within the last 6 months- Have a current completed personal history statement with PST within the last 30 days
- Submit an application with Snohomish County
Public Safety Testing (PST) www.publicsafetytesting.com
BASIC FUNCTION
To 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.
No previous experience is required for entry level Corrections Deputy. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old at time of application, no maximum age. 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;. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, a pre-employment medical exam and 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. 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 ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
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defensive and courteous driving rules
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effective interpersonal communication techniques
Ability to:
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acquire a First Aid and CPR Certificate
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satisfactorily complete required courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy within six (6) months of hire
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satisfactorily complete firearms training and pass a test of proficiency per collective bargaining agreement
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learn, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
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quickly learn applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail
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supervise groups of inmates
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exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
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respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations and restrain violent or belligerent inmates
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communicate 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 modes
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accept and respect the individual differences of inmates and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias
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access, input and retrieve information from computer and record information correctly and perform clerical tasks related to booking and other clerical aspects of the job
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understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines
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speak and write with clarity and prepare required reports
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establish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general public
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The 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.
SUPERVISION
The 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 CONDITIONS
The 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.
