Corrections Deputy - Entry Level - Civil Service

Job Description

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.

• Completed Public Safety Testing (PST) test within the last 6 months
• Submitted a current personal history statement with PST within the last 30 days
• Submitted a formal application to Snohomish County

No previous experience is required for entry‑level Corrections Deputy. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED certificate, be at least eighteen (18) years old, and be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient. Candidates must pass job‑related tests.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, pre‑employment medical exam and drug screening.
• Post‑employment physical fitness and agility test.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, unrestricted except as to vision, may be required depending on assignment.
• Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR certificates.
• May be required to carry firearms and qualify annually.
• Completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy within six (6) months of employment.

• Books inmates into the jail, work release or community corrections programs; conducts interview to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility; assists in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conducts personal (pat downs, strip searches), and property searches; takes fingerprints and prepares for submission to AFIS, WASIC, and FBI; photographs and other identification data; releases inmates at completion of sentence.
• Supervises inmate activities within the jail housing areas and their movement; supervises and documents food services; supervises inmates in cleanup and maintenance activities; verifies need and arranges medical and health care; monitors prescribed medication usage; monitors recreational, educational and visitation activities; answers phone calls and relays information to authorized persons.
• When assigned to community corrections: checks for outstanding warrants and criminal history using various databases; monitors inmates released to and returned from work, education and treatment programs, and outside appointments; verifies that work release inmates and program participants are where they are authorized to be; monitors electronic equipment for Home Detention inmates and reports all breaches.
• Supervises the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other appointments.
• Conducts regular security checks; screens and searches visitors; conducts periodic headcounts and searches of inmates and areas to prevent contraband; administers or arranges for breathalyzer or urinalysis; may assist in operating the jail control room.
• Instructs inmates on rules and procedures; investigates suspected violations; takes informal action; writes violation reports; participates in disciplinary proceedings; arranges for transfer of work release inmates returned to the maximum security jail; maintains them in secure custody until removed.

• Maintains custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other facilities; coordinates with courts to ensure inmate appearance for trial; processes required court documents.
• Serves on various committees such as training, safety, classification, wellness, wear and tear, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and others.
• May be assigned temporary training officer or instructor positions.
• When assigned to community corrections: conducts a thorough orientation explaining procedures and rules; answers questions and discusses problems; works with staff to develop interventions for inmates with family, employment or emotional problems.
• Provides direct one‑on‑one or group assistance to work release inmates as needed.
• Records and maintains court and other documents related to work release inmates; receives and releases cash;…