CORRECTIONS DEPUTY
HIRING BONUS!! ENTRY LEVEL $10,000 LATERAL/CERTIFIED $15,000
Job Purpose and Summary:
The Corrections Deputy position is responsible for the well-being, security, and supervision of inmates in the Okanogan County Corrections Center. The position is also responsible for the intake, booking, processing, housing, care, and custody of inmates in the facility; the secure movement and supervision of inmates during District and Superior Court hearings; and the secure transport of inmates from facility to facility as required.
Classification Distinction
This is a classified Civil Service position within the Sheriff’s Office. This position reports directly to a Corrections Sergeant.
To apply for the in person test scheduled for August 1, 2026 at 9:00 am please complete and return the Personal History Statement and all of the documents required on the Cover Sheet by 5:00 pm on July 30, 2026. Click the highlighted links for all application materials.
For questions please contact Vicky Poole Civil Service Examiner/Secretary at [email protected] or 509-422-7169.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • High School Diploma or GED; • Must be 18 years of age; • United States citizen; • Have no record of felony convictions and/or pattern of misdemeanors; • Ability to satisfactorily complete the Corrections Officer Academy within 6 months of employment
Applicant must pass the Civil Service written exam and oral board and pass the physical assessment test (PAT), and be drug-free. Background investigation, psychological and polygraph exams conducted on successful candidates; hiring is provisional, based on the outcome.
