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

Job Description:

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

Description

OVERVIEW

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, 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. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the Sheriff's Office Jail on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. Work is reviewed by the Corrections Sergeant through observation and evaluation of demonstrated ability to handle a variety of work situations

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office values the wellness of our Corrections staff. We offer a work schedule that consists of 10 hr. 40 minute shifts, which consists of workweeks that are 5 days on/4 days off two weeks in a row, and then 5 days on/5 days off the third week.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); AND
• Completion of Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1/2004 - 7/2021, or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC; AND
• Successful completion of the agency's corrections FTO/training programs.
• Successfully complete WSCJTC Equivalency Academy within one year of hire.

Please Note:

• Applicants that have been separated from employment for more than one year as a federal, state, county or municipal Corrections Officer do not qualify for the lateral position and can apply for the Corrections Officer 1 position.
• Employment from other law enforcement agencies will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to Kitsap County Human Resources and CJTC review. For assistance with this process, contact humanresources@kitsap.gov to be connected with the appropriate Human Resources staff assigned to Civil Service. Candidates determined by CJTC to not be equivalent will still be eligible for the entry level position.
• Applicants will be disqualified if they have resigned in lieu of being terminated for cause or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a full-time commissioned law enforcement position, in accordance with RCW 43.101.

Preferred Education, Experience and Other Qualifications

• Washington State lateral candidates that do not have to attend the equivalency academy will receive 5% preference points added to the overall score.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements

Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment the successful candidate must:

• Have completed Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1/2004 - 7/2021, or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC
• Pass multi-phased testing process including physical agility, oral board interview, credit and criminal background check, and a lie detection examination.
• Pass medical/physical and psychological evaluation requirements.
• Submit a copy of their State employment driving record to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
• In accordance with RCW 41.14.100, an applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter, must be a citizen of the United States of America, a lawful permanent resident or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient who can speak, read, and write the English language.
• An application for a position with a law enforcement agency may be rejected if the law enforcement agency deems that it does not have the resources to conduct the background investigation required pursuant to chapter 43.101 RCW. Resources means materials, funding, and staff time. Nothing in this section impairs an applicant's rights under state antidiscrimination laws.

At time of appointment the successful candidate must:

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of the Fleet Risk Control Policies in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business, including possessing and maintaining a valid Washington State Driver's License and the appropriate amount of automobile insurance.

Within one year of employment the successful candidate must:

• Successfully pass probation attaining career service status.

During employment the successful candidate must:

• Complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officers Academy (WSCJTC COA) or equivalency if applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic and economic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies.

Skills and/or Ability to:

• Appear for scheduled work with regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
• Work assigned, rotating shifts with varying days off, and are expected to be able to perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the Sheriff's Office Jail.
• Follow a daily routine and job duties are performed according to Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.) and other procedures or policy changes as approved by the Superintendent of Corrections and/or Sheriff.
• Work over 40 hours in a workweek as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Effectively plan, prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks within prescribed timeframes.
• Use independent judgment in deciding courses of action and to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing actual and potential dangers and determining an appropriate course of action.
• Communicate effectively, both in written an oral format, with a diversity of people from all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, including people with social and behavioral problems.
• Accept and respect the individual differences of prisoners and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias.
• Be a team player that helps the organization meet its objectives.
• Positively represent the County, maintain the trust the community has placed in each of us.
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behaviors.
• Use physical restraint when necessary, but not abuse authority.
• Understand and follow verbal orders given by supervisors and written procedures and regulations.
• Maintain control of own temper to remain in charge of situation
• Make effective decisions and exercise good judgment under stressful situations or circumstances.
• Type accurately, record information correctly, answer the phone and perform any other clerical duties related to booking and releasing prisoners, court procedures, and jail record keeping. Operate a computer.
• Supervise groups of prisoners and take verbal abuse from prisoners without reacting negatively.
• Work quickly and efficiently under constantly changing job demands.
• Satisfactorily complete prescribed courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy and other In-Service Training programs, within prescribed timeframes.
• Qualify in defensive tactics and hostage survival, CPR, use of an AED, and basic first aid.
• Demonstrate and exercise skill in the use, care and accurately firing firearms.
• Physically subdue and restrain inmates in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations.
• Wear protective equipment as required by the Office.
• Manage face-to-face interactions and confrontations with hostile, depressed and/or otherwise emotionally distraught suspects/inmates.
• Use various equipment associated with a jail environment, in addition to equipment such as a personal computer, telephone, copiers, printers, and other applicable technical equipment.
• To drive a vehicle to off-site training facilities, seminars, academies, or in the transport of inmates to appointments.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work in a jail environment, occasionally escorting inmates to court or appointments, and occasionally working in an office setting.
• Driving a vehicle and exposure to the hazards associated with all weather conditions and traffic is necessary.
• This is a 24 hours/day, 7 day a week operation and employees rotate shifts, with varying days off.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must have sufficient strength and flexibility including running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling in order to physically subdue and restrain inmates or other individuals in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations as necessary.
• Visual acuity is required to conduct investigations of jail incidents and crime scenes and operate computer equipment. (Visual acuity cannot be worse than 20/100 in each eye without correction and corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the lesser eye.) No color vision deficiencies.
• Wearing protective equipment a required by the Office.
• Hear voice communication and respond appropriately and to hear and understand two-way radio communications.
• Sitting, walking or running, standing, bending, carrying light items.
• Firing a weapon.

Incumbents may be:

• Exposed to hazardous conditions where incumbents must respond to emergencies presenting physical risks from various sources including: violent suspects/inmates, variety of potential weapons, noise, chemicals, bodily secretions, and other potential situations/dangers typical to jail settings.
• Required to work shifts, overtime, holidays and weekends, and to respond to emergencies.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

Essential Job Duties:

• Receive prisoners into custody.
• Input personal data and information into the computer terminal and required logs.
• Check computer for outstanding warrants and serve warrants, subpoenas, writs and other legal papers, search, and take identification data such as fingerprints and photographs.
• Maintain office jail records as required by law.
• Collect, record, secure, and store personal property, including money and other valuables.
• Receive and accurately record payment of bail and money intended for inmates. Take and distribute inmate commissary requests when required.
• Use independent judgment in deciding courses of action and to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Enforce rules and Sheriff's Office Jail regulations according to Standard Operating Procedure.
• Instruct inmates on Sheriff's Office Jail regulations and procedures.
• Restrain inmates in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations.
• Participate in disciplinary proceedings and hearings as assigned.
• Summon medical attention for prisoners and render first aid as necessary.
• Assume responsibility for movement of prisoners within assigned area of Sheriff's Office Jail.
• Assign and direct work of inmate workers and other prisoners in the cleaning and maintenance of Sheriff's Office Jail areas.
• Oversee food service, and assures that all utensils are returned after meals.
• Oversee activities of inmates in regards to recreation, educational classes, visitation time and counseling.
• Refer unusual problems and situations or emergencies to the Supervisors.
• Interviews with attorneys, social workers, and other authorized personnel. Screen visitors.
• Operate control room: Monitor cameras of Sheriff's Office Jail and control all entrances, doors and gates within the Sheriff's Office Jail. Watch for potentially dangerous situations and other improper Sheriff's Office Jail conditions.
• Answer phone calls and relay approved information concerning prisoners to relatives, attorneys, probation, police officers and others.
• Coordinate with various Municipal Courts, District Courts, Superior Courts, Tribal Courts and Federal Courts to assure that prisoners appear as scheduled for trial.
• Escort and transport inmates to courts and other facilities or institutions. Operate a motor vehicle to transport prisoners.
• Release inmates according to Standard Operating Procedures and established procedures for release, such as posting bond, payment of bail, and personal recognizance, as authorized by the courts.
• Process and maintain commitments according to established procedure.
• Compose and prepare written incident reports, logically organizing details concerning any problem or emergency situations or occurrences within the Sheriff's Office Jail.
• Oversee the disbursement of medications.
• Receive training in the safety and use of firearms and other weapons. Discharge firearms and other weapons accurately.
• Testify in court or at hearings.
• Read, understand and interpret law, ordinances, rules and regulations related to correctional work.

Other Job Duties:

• May perform specialized duties depending on individual officer's background and ability, and the needs of the department.
• Perform related work as required.

As a Corrections Officer with the Sheriff’s Office, you will have career development opportunities in various specialty assignments and additional duties:

• Court/Transport Unit
• Classification Unit
• Training
• Alternatives to Incarceration Unit
• Background Investigations
• Medical liaison
• Re-entry Coordinator
• Booking Coordinator

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

Incumbents in this position are:

• Classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Required to wear the issued uniform.
• Considered as a 'key and essential employee' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.
• Applicants will be disqualified who have resigned in lieu of termination, decertified by CJTC, or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a fulltime, commissioned law enforcement position during their probationary period.

VETERAN'S SCORING CRITERIA
Veteran's scoring criteria is granted in accordance with RCW 41.047.010 to applicants who have not used it previously in securing any past public sector employment. Candidates claiming Veteran's Scoring Criteria must submit their DD214 and the Kitsap County Veteran's Scoring Criteria Declaration form. The form is available at:
https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Documents/Veterans%20Scoring%20Criteria%20Declaration.pdf

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• When an applicant on the hiring register is offered permanent employment that will be contingent upon the applicant successfully passing a medical, psychological and polygraph examination, and a complete reference and background investigation, executive board interview and any other process deemed necessary by the Sheriff's Office.
• Any conviction record may be disqualifying.
• The term of the hiring register shall normally be for six (6) months and in no event longer than two (2) years

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical and Vision - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability Benefits - Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx

Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PSERSretirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3years: 15 daysper year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

Lateral Hires - You will be advanced six months of annual leave and six months of sick leave. At the discretion of KCSO, your prior service time may be recognized for the purposes of granting higher vacation leave accrual rates. Beginning your seventh month of employment, you will start accruing vacation and sick leave. In addition, you may receive one (1) additional week of vacation leave and one (1) additional week of sick leave.

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay
Bilingual pay
Education incentive
Assignment pay

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under the Corrections Officers Guild collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Civil Service Rules, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Civil Service Rules are available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Documents/CSC%20Rules%2012.16.2019.FINAL.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$70,408.00 - $97,073.60 Annually