Corrections Officer ; Lateral- Experienced - Signing

Position: CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2 (LATERAL- EXPERIENCED) - $15,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is looking for the best and the brightest individuals to join our family!

You can make a difference in your local community, directly serving the citizens of Kitsap County. Our officers provide crucial support and mentoring to inmates, with a focus on successful reentry into the community.

Great benefits including 6 months advanced vacation & sick leave, pension, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and much more!

Summary of position:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral) performs more complex detention duties based on increased experience in a detention facility. Incumbents perform booking, searching, releasing, transportation, supervision, and security work for the Sheriff's Office Jail. Employees are expected to handle a variety of potentially volatile and dangerous situations in a calm and competent manner. This classification is responsible for the operation of the Sheriff's Office Jail 24/7.

Work is reviewed by the Corrections Sergeant through observation and evaluation of ability to handle various situations.

Kitsap County values the wellness of our Corrections staff. We offer a work schedule of 10-hour, 40-minute shifts, with a rotating schedule of 5 days on/4 days off, then 5 days on/5 days off.

Required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or equivalent certification recognized by CJTC
• Successful completion of agency's corrections FTO/training programs
• Within one year of hire, successful completion of WSCJTC Equivalency Academy

Additional notes:

• Applicants separated from employment for more than one year as a Corrections Officer are not eligible for the lateral position but can apply for Corrections Officer 1
• Employment from other law enforcement agencies will be evaluated case-by-case
• Applicants disqualified if they resigned in lieu of termination or were discharged for misconduct from a full-time law enforcement position

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates without to attend the equivalency academy will receive 5% preference points

Licenses and Certifications

Prior to employment, candidates must:

• Have completed the required academy or equivalent certification
• Pass multi-phase testing including physical agility, oral interview, background check, and lie detection
• Pass medical/physical and psychological evaluations
• Provide a valid Washington State driver's license

Within one year of employment, candidates must pass probation and attain career status. During employment, completion of required training is necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of diverse communities' attitudes towards law enforcement
• Attendance, shift work, teamwork, decision-making, communication skills, physical fitness, and ability to handle stressful situations

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

Work involves jail environment, vehicle operation, exposure to weather, physical restraint, and emergency response. Must meet physical demands including running, jumping, restraining inmates, and responding to hazards.

Essential

Job Duties

• Custody, record-keeping, warrants, property, bail, inmate supervision, and emergency response
• Transporting inmates, court coordination, incident reporting, and firearm use

Additional Information

Opportunities for career development in specialty units, and requirements include uniform wearing, being an essential employee, and disqualification criteria.

Veteran's Scoring and Other Info

Details about veteran scoring, application process, disqualifications, and equal opportunity employment statement.

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