Corrections Technician

Corrections Technician  Provides support to corrections officers in maintaining the security and welfare of inmates in the Polk County jail. Work involves monitoring and operating the automated security system, maintaining jail records, verifies warrants, and operating various types of office equipment. Does not require police certification because it is distinguished from corrections Deputy Sheriff by the lack of daily physical contact with inmates.

Control of jail security by Corrections Technicians is done by voice and automated locking-unlocking devices. Requires working varied work hours. Three 12 Hour Shifts (Rotating 3 Days On / 3 Days Off)

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of the equivalent GED certificate. Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age by the date of appointment. No felony criminal record. Ability to pass the POST Test, comprehensive background investigation and a medical examination including a drug screening test.
Required Special

Qualifications:

Must be able to receive certification in the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) within 60 days of appointment.
Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual.

We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.
Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:
Paid training for growth opportunity
8 hours Holiday Leave per month
8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
2 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (prorated first year depending on date of hire)
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
Life Insurance - employer paid
Optional benefits such short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
9 FLSA hours monthly
Grants provided for overtime opportunities
In addition to the base pay rates, deputies may be eligible for a variety of pay incentives to include bilingual, certification, detective, education, and more.
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the "Oregon Wine Country." Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity.

WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.