Internal Only - Corrections Sergeant - Civil Service

Description

This is an internal posting only open to current Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Corrections Deputies. External candidates will not be considered.

Supervises booking, releasing and security work on an assigned shift within the Snohomish County Jail.

• Plans, schedules, assigns duties, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate Corrections Deputies and staff; participates in and makes recommendations regarding the selection, discipline and termination of subordinate employees; may assume the responsibility of the Lieutenant in his/her absence.
• When assigned, directs training of all new staff members and assumes responsibility for requests for special training from office administration; evaluates and counsels Corrections Deputies in the performance of their duties; conducts on-the-job training for employees in coordination with the Training Unit.
• Reviews jail records and logs including records for court appearances, makes decisions and approves all questionable bookings, including review of medical staff's screening recommendations; makes decisions and approves releases of inmates; reviews all written reports submitted by Corrections Deputies and other jail staff concerning unusual occurrences or rule violations; reports unusual incidents, when appropriate, to supervisors on other shifts or in other agencies.
• Ensures that the work environment is maintained in a safe and healthful condition; arranges for any needed maintenance work or removal of safety hazards; requisitions supplies and equipment as needed for the work of the jail.
• Interprets jail policies and directs action taken during emergencies or unusual circumstances.
• Intercedes and makes decisions involving problems between inmates, families, other law enforcement agencies and staff under supervision; recommends modifications or changes in jail policy and implements new operating procedures and other administrative changes.
• Coordinates inmate transports with courts, hospitals and other agencies; arranges for hospital and special security guards; clears documentation for appearance, transfer and final release of inmates.
• Regularly communicates with jail medical staff.
• May perform all the duties of a Corrections Deputy.
• Performs related duties as required.

Candidate must hold the rank of Corrections Deputy in the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau; AND, have at least three (3) years of current experience at that rank as of the closing date for filing of applications. Two years of experience as a custody deputy in another police or corrections agency may be substituted for one year of this experience requirement.

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. High School Diploma or GED Certificate. Must pass job related tests.

• jail policies and procedures
• Washington State civil and criminal codes and federal rules and regulations relating to the operation of jails and rights of inmates
• principles and practices of correctional facility safety and security
• local, state and federal social service resources and agencies
• principles and practices of effective supervision

• plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate employees
• train and instruct new employees; read, interpret and apply work related laws, rules, regulations and other related documents
• analyze and solve work related problems and make decisions under pressure
• communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural economic and ethnic backgrounds; prepare a variety of reports and other written materials
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, criminal justice system officials, community agency staff, other county employees and the general public
• respond to crisis and emergency situations
• work with minimum supervision; plan and coordinate schedules

Employees report to a Corrections Lieutenant. The work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees supervise the work of Corrections Deputies and clerical staff.

The work is performed in a maximum security detention facility. Employees are required to work various shift assignments including weekends, nights and holidays as required.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays