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Corrections Officer

Join Our Team and Protect Our Community: Are you seeking a career that truly matters, one where your dedication directly contributes to the safety and well-being of your community? Clark County Jail Services is dedicated to protecting our community from the inside out. As a Corrections Officer, you will be an essential member of our team, playing a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and humane environment within our facilities. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to serve your community, uphold the highest standards of public safety, and embark on a rewarding career path with opportunities for advancement.

Why Choose a Career with Clark County Jail Services?

Make a Difference: Contribute directly to the safety and well-being of your community.

Essential Role: Be part of an essential service that underpins the justice system. As a Corrections Officer, you are the backbone of our jail system, providing essential public safety services 24/7. You will be responsible for the supervision, custody, and care of inmates, ensuring the security and order of our facilities, and preventing disturbances and escapes. Your vigilance and professionalism directly contribute to the safety of our community.

Career Growth: Benefit from a career path with opportunities for advancement, including potential roles in training, specialized units, and leadership.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave, and a retirement savings plan. Education Incentives: Employees are eligible for education incentives on base wages after completing probation.

Compensation: 2026 Hourly wage range $37.78 to $46.98 This is an open and continuous recruitment.

Qualifications

Mission Statement The Clark County Jail Services Department is dedicated to protecting the community from the inside out. We accomplish this mission by providing a safe, secure, and humane environment for inmates while upholding the highest standards of public safety. We are committed to the professional development of our staff and fostering a work environment that is ethical, respectful, and inclusive.

Commitment to Professionalism and Reliability: To effectively serve our community and maintain the integrity of our operations, excellent attendance is paramount. As an essential employee, you will be expected to work as assigned, which includes weekends, holidays, and various shifts (day, swing, or grave) on a 12-hour schedule following a '4 on 4 off' rotation. The nature of our essential services requires flexibility in staffing, and while mandatory overtime may be necessary, there may also be opportunities for voluntary overtime.

Ideal Candidate Profile We are seeking dedicated individuals who are: At least 21 years of age United States citizens or legal permanent residents Possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a physical fitness level sufficient to perform the duties of the job. Ideally, have experience in a security setting or military experience (this is a plus). Have a history of exceptional attendance. Meet the comprehensive background requirements outlined by Clark County Jail Services and the State of Washington.

Essential Skills and Abilities To excel in this demanding and rewarding role, candidates should possess the following essential skills and abilities: Communication: Strong and clear communication skills to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and give clear and concise instructions. Problem-solving and Decision-Making: Proven ability to analyze situations, assess risks, and make sound decisions, such as quickly assessing conflicts and determining appropriate interventions. Personal Attributes: Ethical Conduct & Accountability: Adherence to high moral and ethical standards, taking ownership of actions and outcomes. Resilience and Composure: Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure environments and demonstrate maturity and self-awareness. Cultural Awareness & Empathy: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds, displaying compassion and understanding. Growth Mindset & Officer Integrity: Demonstrated desire for continuous learning, understanding of Brady and Giglio rules and the importance of honesty and ethical conduct.

Selection Process This is a continuous recruitment. We accept job applications throughout the year and create a competitive eligibility list that is valid for six months from the completion of a successful background check.

Steps

1. Application: All candidates must submit a job application through this site

2. Physical Test: All candidates will be invited to complete the Physical Ability test (PAT).

3. Written Test: All candidates must complete a written exam administered by Jail Services Recruitment and Training Team (Written-Weighted 100%)

4. Panel Interview: All candidates must complete a panel interview to be considered for the Background Process.

5. Background Process All candidates who are selected in the panel interview to move forward to the background phase will be invited to begin a background investigation. The background submission is a graded component, and the grading rubric will be sent with the initial invitation to begin the background.

6. Eligibility List: If your background investigation determined you met the minimum qualification for the eligibility list, your written test, panel interview score, and background submission grading score will be combined into an overall score. You will then be placed on a candidate eligibility list according to your score. As vacancies become available the candidates with the highest ranked score on the eligibility list may receive a conditional offer of employment.

It is important to note that your ranking may change daily. This is due in large part to exams being administered continuously with candidates merging on and off the lists regularly. The ranking also changes as a result of individuals being hired from the list or expiring off the list.

7. Conditional Offer: Offers of employment are contingent on passing the following exams:

-Physical Ability Test -This test is administered a total of (3) three times during the hiring and employment process.

-Polygraph Examination - based on your background investigation and personal history exam

-Psychological Fitness Assessment -Statement of Fitness (Completed by Candidate's Provider)

-Drug screen

Eligibility List - Your score is valid for 6 months after a successful background.

Upcoming test dates: In-house testing sessions are held every first Saturday of the month from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and every third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Testing Location Jail Work Center 5197 NW Lower River Road Vancouver Reserve your spot today!

Testing consists of a video-based written exam and a physical ability test. Both tests are required for individuals entering a career in public safety. Candidates who successfully complete both the written and physical ability tests are eligible to move to the next phase of consideration for employment. Need help preparing for the physical ability test? To help ensure your success, we've put together this simple-to-follow, six-week plan. Download six-week preparation plan Examples of Duties

Job Duties Book inmates into the jail. Conduct interviews to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility. Assist in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conduct personal (pat downs, strip searches), and property searches. Take fingerprints and prepare for submission to AFIS, WASIC, and FBI, photographs and other identification data. Release inmates at completion of sentence. Supervise the activities of inmates within the jail housing areas and their movement from one area to another. Supervise and document food services. Maintain accurate jail population counts. Verify needs and make arrangements for medical and health care. Monitor use of prescribed medications; monitor recreational, educational, and visitation activities. Monitor visits and interviews with authorized persons; Answer phone calls and relate information to authorized persons. Supervise the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other inmate appointments. Conduct regular security checks; screen and search visitors. Conduct periodic headcounts and searches of inmates and the areas accessible to them to prevent the flow of contraband into the facility. Administer or arrange for breathalyzer or urinalysis to detect suspected drug or alcohol use. Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures. Investigate suspected rule violations; take informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate; write violation reports and submit them to supervisor; Participate in inmate disciplinary proceedings as assigned. Maintain custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other facilities as required; coordinate with various courts to ensure that inmates appear as scheduled for trial. Serve on various committees such as, training, safety, classification, wellness, wear and tear, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and others. May be assigned temporary assignment as training officer, or instructor positions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Grade Corrections Deputy.300A Salary Range $37.78 - $46.98- per hour Close Date Open Until Filled

Recruiter Leslie Harrington Smith Email: ...@clark.wa.gov Equal Opportunity Employer Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at

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