Corrections Officer

Pay Range: $32.97 - $41.90 per hour (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-7). Hiring Range: $32.97 - $37.97 (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-2 DOQ).

Position is open until filled and will be reviewed at the end of each month. This position is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections. Gender‑specific (female) hiring preference may apply to fill Corrections Officer positions.

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Maintains the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections.

• Receives and books incoming prisoners.
• Verifies that proper documents are submitted.
• Receives and safeguards inmate personal property and valuables.
• Searches prisoners for weapons and contraband using pat‑down, metal detector and/or strip procedures; inspects for injuries.
• Fingerprints and photographs inmates.
• Insures the location and wellness of inmates.
• Conducts periodic checks of floors and cells to verify proper conduct of inmates.
• Searches cells for contraband materials.
• Moves inmates within the facility for visitation, exercise/recreation, court appearances, church services and school.
• Controls inmates through verbal communication and in some situations physical restraint; responds to emergencies within the facility and may be called upon to administer first aid and evacuate inmates.
• Dispenses meals and retrieves meal trays and accounts for all utensils.
• Prepares written, typed and/or computerized logs and reports; administers release of inmates.

• Transports and guards inmates in non‑secure areas for appointments, medical treatment, court appearances or assignment to other facilities.
• Oversees cleanup of cell area by inmates.
• Oversees the work of inmate workers.
• Operates control room equipment.
• Orders and dispenses commissary items for inmates.
• Answers and forwards incoming calls.
• Distributes inmate mail, checking for contraband.
• Collects urine samples for drug testing.
• Other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED certificate AND any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, pre‑employment drug screen, psychological test and physical agility test prior to being hired and a post‑employment baseline physical exam.
• Within six months of employment must successfully complete the Correction Officer’s academy.
• Within one year of employment must become weapons qualified.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Minimum 21 years of age at time of employment.
• Work on a rotating shift basis which includes nights, weekends and holidays.

• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable, but not required.

Metal detector, typewriter, computer, teletype, copy machine, camera, portable radio, fire extinguisher, self‑contained breathing apparatus, handcuffs, pepper spray canisters and less than lethal devices, video/audio recorder, and keyboarding.

Work is performed predominately indoors and includes long periods of both standing and sitting;
Officers are exposed to inmates who may be verbally abusive and potentially physically violent;
Officers may be required to use physical force;
Officers may come into contact with contagious diseases;
Officers must be able to hear, speak, lift, sit, stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, squat, kneel, bend, twist, turn, reach above head and support up to 25 pounds.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, databases, data entry.
• Working knowledge of criminal/court system.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics.
• Knowledge and use of personal protective equipment (respirators).
• Knowledge of inventory and accountability systems.

• Ability to work in a lockdown environment for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Ability to learn and apply security regulations and inmate rules.
• Control and direct inmates individually and in…