The Whitman County Sheriff's Office Correctional Division is currently seeking applicants for the position of Corrections Officer. This is a Full-Time 40hrs per week position working with and providing services to inmates being housed in the Whitman County Jail. Competitive Salary/Benefits/Retirement
Responsibilities for Correctional Officer include but are not limited to; Booking and processing incoming and outgoing prisoners according to written policies and procedures; Writing detailed and accurate incident reports; Conduct inmate and cell searches; Inspect visitors and packages delivered to the facility; Respond to crisis situations; Oversee inmate activities including meals, classes, visitation, recreation and medical oversight; Monitor inmates and grounds with digital surveillance equipment; Overseeing movement of prisoners inside and outside the facility; Work closely with other public service organizations, courts and law enforcement entities. See the Corrections Position Description for qualification requirements. All applicants must test through Public Safety Testing.
Submit a "Whitman County Civil Service Application" in the box to the right. Do not submit a general Whitman County Application under the Tools box.
Starting Wage: $25.98/hr
Full Wage Range: $25.98- $31.58/hr
Summary of Benefits:
Detailed descriptions of contracts and benefits may be found in the New Hire Summaries section of the Employment page of this web site.
ADA/EOE
Minimum Qualifications for Correctional Officer; High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Must be at least 21 years of age; Must possess a valid driver's license; Ability to pass a background check, drug test, physical examination, polygraph test and psychological examination.
To apply you must register and test with http://publicsafetytesting.com and complete a Whitman County Civil Service Application. Other questions can be directed to Commander Scotty Anderson at 509.397.5585.
The successful applicant will be required to attend and complete the Washington State Corrections Officer Academy.
