Corrections Officer

Join the City of Issaquah as a Corrections Officer!

The City is now offering a $10,000 signing bonus for lateral corrections officers, paid in three installments: $3,000 on the first paycheck following hire, $3,000 after successful completion of the field training program, and $4,000 after successful completion of the new hire's probationary period. This equates to $10,000 in your first year on top of our competitive wages.

Are you passionate about public service and making a difference? Do you thrive in a role where you can ensure safety and security for your community? Then a career with the City of Issaquah could be for you!

The City of Issaquah is actively seeking dedicated, community-oriented individuals to join our team as Corrections Officers. Our department is known for its commitment to professionalism and public service, and we need people like you to help us continue this tradition.

• Assuring the security and welfare of jail inmates.
• Supervising, observing, moving, escorting, and securing inmates during daily activities.
• Performing duties such as fingerprinting, initial custody taking, and inmate booking and release.
• Operating a control room and monitoring closed‑circuit television cameras and emergency monitors.

• A supportive, professional working environment.
• Excellent benefits package.
• An opportunity to serve and make a real difference in your community.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with the City of Issaquah Corrections Department. Be part of our commitment to keeping our community safe!

Application review is ongoing.

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

• Assure the security and welfare of jail inmates; supervise inmates’ daily activities; screen items going in and coming out of inmates’ cells; make routine security checks; assure assigned area is maintained in an orderly manner.
• Observe, direct, escort, move and supervise jail inmates during daily activities including meals, court appearances, work details, interviews, commissary, appointments, sick calls and other activities; lock down and secure inmates.
• Supervise inmate visitation ensuring safety and security for all.
• Perform fingerprinting duties for the Records division of the Police Department for concealed pistol license applications.
• Take initial custody of prisoners; search prisoners to remove contraband and weapons; issue clothing; process, photograph, fingerprint and place prisoners in cells.
• Communicate with other jail personnel regarding activities and incidents in the jail; respond to alarms and take appropriate action according to procedural guidelines.
• Coordinate the release of inmates for court appearance or health needs; review documents such as court orders and physician’s orders; release inmates to law enforcement officers or other authorized transport personnel as appropriate.
• Perform pre‑booking, booking, pre‑release and release functions to assure that information regarding inmates entering or leaving the jail is properly recorded.
• Makes initial assessment of inmate for any medical, safety, or security reasons.
• Maintains direct contact with inmates who may be mentally unstable, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or potentially physically volatile.
• Prepares and maintains records and logs related to daily activities, bookings, maintenance needs and inmates; shred and dispose of records as authorized.
• Order and dispense supplies and maintain related records; dispense medication as needed and as specified by medical staff.
• Operates control room;…