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Company Name : Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Location : Shelton, WA
Position : Corrections Deputy

Job Description : JEFFERSON COUNTY Job DescriptionJob Title: Corrections OfficerDepartment: Sheriffs OfficeDivision: Uniform Support ServicesCivil Service (YIN): YESReports to: Superintendent of CorrectionsFLSA Exempt (YIN): NOUnion: Fraternal Order of PoliceBBP: YESHIPAA: Level 4Salary Level: See Union ContractLocation: 79 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA 98339Approved By: Human Resource Manager Approved Date: October 2017SUMMARY:Supervises, observes, moves, books, searches, and processes inmates, adult and juvenile, in a detention facility in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, and on work and other assignments.Process large amounts of legal paperwork between the facility, inmates and courts.Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Escorts inmates to and from various locations, including courts, visiting areas, medical offices, and religious services.Books inmates into detention facilities, following established procedures.Issues clothing and supplies to inmates.Completes and records bail transactions and agreements.Processes inmate discharges and transfers.Receives, maintains, and accounts for inmates’ personal property.Visually and physically searches inmates and their quarters for contraband, weapons, or narcotics.Inspects and directs cleaning activities of inmates for maintenance of sanitation, orderliness, and safety.Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.Assigns, supervises, and directs inmates during work assignments.Uniformed Support ServicesTransports inmates to Court, Hospital, and other correctional facilities as directed.Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of prisoners.Assists in suppressing and controlling problems that might occur.Reports observations to superior.Participates in programs designed to prepare inmates for release.Screens and directs visitors to facility.Prepares written reports concerning incidence of inmate disturbances or injuries.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competence in the following areas:Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment free environment.Ethics – Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Makes timely decisions.Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.Uniformed Support ServicesSafety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED.) Must be 21 years of age. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Post secondary education in a law enforcement field is desirable.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations and ability to maintain a valid license.Must successfully complete the Washington State Corrections Academy within one (l) year of employment.Must be able to pass a Personal Background Evaluation including a Polygraph test and fingerprinting.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to make effective decisions in emergency (life and death) situations.Uniformed Support ServicesAbility to understand several conversations happening at the same time.Ability to assign priority to calls and identifying potential dangers associated with a call.Ability to read maps accurately.Ability to write detailed incident, activity and other reports.Knowledge of Jefferson County place names and locations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. Maybe required to work outside in adverse weather conditions or near mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.This job description is one of two Uniformed Support Services position job descriptions for the Sheriff’s Office. The other position under the designation of Uniformed Support Services is Courthouse Security Officer.Job Type: Full-timePay: $24.03 – $31.25 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:12 hour shiftEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver’s License (Preferred)Shift availability:Day Shift (Preferred)Night Shift (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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