Corrections (Custody) Officer

Note: Prior to an application with the City of Lynnwood, all candidates must pass the written and physical ability testing processes and have been referred by  before becoming eligible to apply to the City of Lynnwood. Entry-Custody candidates must test with PST AND achieve a 70% or better on the PST Written assessment AND pass the physical ability test to be considered for our hiring process.

This posting will open again soon for qualified applicants.

Entry level custody officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) incentive. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of the department's pre-academy Physical Ability Test (PAT). Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of the field training program. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.

• Step 1 Hourly Rate $42.5573
• Step 2 Hourly Rate $43.7633
• Step 3 Hourly Rate $45.2824
• Step 4 Hourly Rate $46.5463
• Step 5 Hourly Rate $47.9959
• Step 1 Per Pay Period $3,404.58
• Step 2 Per Pay Period $3,501.06
• Step 3 Per Pay Period $3,622.59
• Step 4 Per Pay Period $3,723.70
• Step 5 Per Pay Period $3,839.67
• Step 1 Annual Salary $88,519.18
• Step 2 Annual Salary $91,027.66
• Step 3 Annual Salary $94,187.39
• Step 4 Annual Salary $96,816.30
• Step 5 Annual Salary $99,831.47

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe care and secure custody of prisoners confined in the Lynnwood City Jail. The employee is also responsible for transporting prisoners to and from court and other jails. The position is located in the Police Department and is under the direct supervision of a Custody Sergeant.

• Books prisoners that are brought into the jail facility using supplied computer equipment.
• Fingerprints, photographs and searches prisoners.
• Maintains jail security, ensuring that prisoners are properly cared for and supervised. Issues clothing and personal care items. Responsible for feeding prisoners, supervising work details and ensuring that their medical needs are met. Monitors prisoner physical and mental health.
• Serves as security for the court; monitors and searches entrants as appropriate, maintains court conduct rules and removes participants if required.
• Releases prisoners from custody as requested by the proper authority.
• Supervises trustees assigned to cleaning the jail, police station, yard area, and any other work project performed by inmates.
• Transports prisoners to and from court and other jail facilities in the surrounding area.
• Arranges with state and adjacent counties for transport of prisoners by other agencies and completes necessary documents for prisoner transfers.
• Maintains proper security of all records stored in the jail.
• Communicates court dates to prisoners.
• Completes fingerprint requests made by the public.
• Maintains equipment used in day-to-day work and jail operations.
• Responds to internal alarms at the municipal court and front desk.
• Serves warrants and takes into custody persons who have warrants issued against them.
• Orders and maintains jail supplies and food for prisoners.
• Maintains files of fingerprint cards, inmate health records, and other prisoner records.
• Assists with work at the counter by answering questions and providing information over the phone and in person. Accepts bail money.
• Maintains correct records in the computer for each prisoner for billing, or other statistics as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• Must be at least 20 ½ years old
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License
• Successfully pass the Lynnwood Physical Ability Test

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer's Academy or an equivalent out-of-state course AND currently working in that field (no minimum) or have worked in corrections for 12 consecutive months in the past 36 months.

Applicants must also meet the requirements of physical and medical standards of the Custody Officer Academy as prescribed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. A thorough medical examination, polygraph, credit check, and psychological assessment will be given prior to appointment. Successful candidates will be subject to a background investigation conducted by the Lynnwood Police Department.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• 1. Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission during the application or background process shall be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement…