City of Yakima, WA
Corrections Officer - Lateral
City of Yakima, WA
Hiring Incentives
The City of Yakima is offering a hiring incentive of $10,000.
$5,000 will be paid on the first paycheck following the first full month of employment, and an additional $5,000 will be paid on the paycheck following the first full year of employment, after execution of a 36‑month repayment contract of employment.
Newly hired Lateral Corrections Officers will receive a bank of 40 in‑lieu hours that can be used at any time during the first year of employment.
Posted rate of pay includes a 2% deferred compensation contribution.
Benefit Package
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
FREE healthcare clinic.
WA State PERS pension plan.
2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Leave accruals: Vacation – starting at 7.67 hours/month; Sick – 8 hours/month; Personal holiday – 2 days; Observed holiday – 11 holidays.
Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay.
Life insurance.
Much more.
Minimum Requirements – Entry to the Class
Must be 20 years of age or older at time of appointment (19½ at time of application) and a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal, and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must be in good physical condition, good moral character, and capable of performing the full range of required duties, including physical control of violent offenders.
Must meet State and Federal laws to possess and carry a firearm and must be able to meet and maintain the department standards for firearm qualification.
Applicants must pass a written examination, oral board, physical agility examination, pre‑selection interview, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant's aptitude, character, judgment, credit, driving record and criminal history.
Minimum Requirements – Lateral Transfers
Must have successfully completed the course of study prescribed and/or approved for Correction Officers by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (to qualify for the WSCJTC Corrections Officer equivalency academy) and have two (2) years continuous experience as a Correction/Detention Officer within the last five (5) years.
Must be 20 years of age or older and be lawfully employable in the U.S.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal, and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must be in good physical condition, good moral character, and capable of performing the full range of required duties, including physical control of violent offenders.
Must meet State and Federal laws to possess and carry a firearm and must be able to meet and maintain the department standards for firearm qualification.
Applicants must pass an oral and written examinations, pre‑suitability testing and interviews, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant's aptitude, character, judgment, credit, driving record and criminal history.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete the course of study prescribed for Correction Officers by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Job Responsibilities Under the general supervision of a Corrections Sergeant, performs specialized duties involving the control and management of detainees in the City Jail, and supervises detainee work crews in the maintenance of public facilities and equipment. Ensures safety and proper treatment of detainees, in accordance with department directives and applicable law.
Receives detainees and conducts body searches. Maintains physical control of detainees using minimum force required. Obtains required information from detainees; inventories and properly stores detainees' valuables and other personal property; issues uniforms and other items per directive. Supervises and guards detainee work crews, both within and outside the detention facility; escorts, transports and guards prisoners in non‑secure areas, including court, hospital and work sites.
Coordinates and supervises City Jail detainees assigned to custodial and exterior building maintenance duties; obtains and provides necessary equipment; monitors detainee activity; inspects and directs work; identifies needed facility repairs; and coordinates with the Building Superintendent.
Assists other Corrections Officers and other department employees; performs court security duties; operates electronically‑controlled access doors; summons assistance when necessary; communicates with other personnel by means of intercom and two‑way radio.
Monitors activities of detainees within jail facility, both visually and by means of closed‑circuit television; communicates with detainees directly or by means of intercom.
Performs and/or supervises preparation and delivery of meals, laundry, and housekeeping within the facility. Works continuously to maintain safety of employees, detainees and other members of the public by adhering to safety procedures and protocols at all times. Provides first‑aid to detainees and assists medical personnel as required.
Coordinates and monitors visitation of detainees with family members, friends, attorneys and members of other criminal justice agencies. Maintains appropriate records of booking, detention and release of detainees; operates computerized records management system; enters and maintains computerized data regarding warrants, arrests, convictions and sentences.
Accepts and accounts for detainees' money and handles commissary transactions; accepts deliveries and assists with ordering and inventory of jail supplies; accounts for inventory and control of department equipment and supplies.
Operates City‑owned vehicles when required to transport detainees, travel to training, or perform other department business.
Contributes to the effective administration of the City Jail and the Yakima Police Department by demonstrating an attitude that encourages cooperation, coordination of efforts, productive time management, efficient use of resources, and exceptional customer service. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality services. Proactively introduces suggestions for change to address emerging issues and opportunities.
Requires regular and reliable attendance.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Knowledge of statutory and judicial limitations on prisoner confinement, and the rights of all persons under the constitution of the United States and the State of Washington. Knowledge and understanding of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of the strategic objectives of City Council as they relate to the Police Department. Knowledge of effective leadership principles, practices, and systems analysis. Knowledge of record‑keeping systems, processes, and practices; principles and practices for project management; municipal records retention procedures and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge and sound judgement with regard to public disclosure and confidentiality standards.
Ability to read, research, interpret, learn, explain and apply modern prisoner detention methods and techniques; State, Federal and City laws, regulations, codes, rules and ordinances; and City and Department policies and procedures. Ability to understand and apply the rules of evidence and obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation.
Identify and define complex problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Evaluate circumstances and make sound judgments and decisions in a timely manner, based on training and experience. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine the proper course of action. React quickly and calmly under emergency conditions; cope with stressful situations firmly, courteously and tactfully. Perform strenuous physical work.
Handle concerns or complaints skillfully and respectfully, and communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively with employees, members of the public representing diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and with officials at all levels of government utilizing well‑developed communication skills, both written and oral, with appropriate use of business English and plain English, including correct grammar, vocabulary, letter composition, editing, spelling, and punctuation. Prepare a variety of records and reports; answer inquiries by telephone, e‑mail, or in person while routinely and regularly maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion through all forms of communication.
Work effectively in a team‑based approach to problem‑solving and solution implementation; establish, facilitate, and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public, community organizations and government agencies. Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and respect to individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions, and beliefs.
Perform essential physical requirements of the job, including confronting and apprehending prisoners by means of command presence, voice control and physical force, up to and including deadly force if necessary.
Demonstrate knowledge of a high standard of personal and professional ethics. Receive feedback positively and take direction. Work independently with self‑direction and minimal supervision. Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Maintain sustained attention to detail and work under timeline pressures; prioritize and assign workloads; manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are essential. Innovate and adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands. Perform effectively and efficiently with frequent interruptions.
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer, specialized software, and enter information into a computer system with speed and accuracy. Use City programs including records management and automated information systems. Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and office equipment including a computer, fax machine, copy machine, telephone, etc.
Maintain annual training and credit requirements of the position, including City mandatory training requirements, and position‑specific training. Work extended hours as needed to carry out responsibilities of the position.
Physical Demands Work is normally performed in a confined indoor environment while sitting, standing and/or walking for an extended period of time. Constant use of all senses including feeling, talking, hearing, seeing while performing duties and while communicating with inmates, co‑workers, general public and completing all tasks as assigned, including operating a motor vehicle. Constant use of both hands in reaching, handling, grasping, keyboarding and other fine motor skills while performing duties. May be exposed to bio‑hazardous materials, slippery surfaces, dirt and unpleasant working conditions. Frequent kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking. Occasional heavy work includes lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and inclines while maintaining balance. May work outdoors, at heights, confined spaces, alone, with others, or in a noisy work area. Must be able to distinguish color and maintain long‑term and short‑term memory. Will be required to wear safety protective gear when necessary.
Unusual Working Conditions Working nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts; carrying and qualifying with a firearm; overtime and callback; contact with violent, intoxicated and/or mentally ill criminal offenders; possibility of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, drug paraphernalia and other health hazards.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
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Hiring Incentives
The City of Yakima is offering a hiring incentive of $10,000.
$5,000 will be paid on the first paycheck following the first full month of employment, and an additional $5,000 will be paid on the paycheck following the first full year of employment, after execution of a 36‑month repayment contract of employment.
Newly hired Lateral Corrections Officers will receive a bank of 40 in‑lieu hours that can be used at any time during the first year of employment.
Posted rate of pay includes a 2% deferred compensation contribution.
Benefit Package
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
FREE healthcare clinic.
WA State PERS pension plan.
2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan.
Leave accruals: Vacation – starting at 7.67 hours/month; Sick – 8 hours/month; Personal holiday – 2 days; Observed holiday – 11 holidays.
Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay.
Life insurance.
Much more.
Minimum Requirements – Entry to the Class
Must be 20 years of age or older at time of appointment (19½ at time of application) and a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal, and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must be in good physical condition, good moral character, and capable of performing the full range of required duties, including physical control of violent offenders.
Must meet State and Federal laws to possess and carry a firearm and must be able to meet and maintain the department standards for firearm qualification.
Applicants must pass a written examination, oral board, physical agility examination, pre‑selection interview, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant's aptitude, character, judgment, credit, driving record and criminal history.
Minimum Requirements – Lateral Transfers
Must have successfully completed the course of study prescribed and/or approved for Correction Officers by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (to qualify for the WSCJTC Corrections Officer equivalency academy) and have two (2) years continuous experience as a Correction/Detention Officer within the last five (5) years.
Must be 20 years of age or older and be lawfully employable in the U.S.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal, and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must be in good physical condition, good moral character, and capable of performing the full range of required duties, including physical control of violent offenders.
Must meet State and Federal laws to possess and carry a firearm and must be able to meet and maintain the department standards for firearm qualification.
Applicants must pass an oral and written examinations, pre‑suitability testing and interviews, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant's aptitude, character, judgment, credit, driving record and criminal history.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete the course of study prescribed for Correction Officers by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Job Responsibilities Under the general supervision of a Corrections Sergeant, performs specialized duties involving the control and management of detainees in the City Jail, and supervises detainee work crews in the maintenance of public facilities and equipment. Ensures safety and proper treatment of detainees, in accordance with department directives and applicable law.
Receives detainees and conducts body searches. Maintains physical control of detainees using minimum force required. Obtains required information from detainees; inventories and properly stores detainees' valuables and other personal property; issues uniforms and other items per directive. Supervises and guards detainee work crews, both within and outside the detention facility; escorts, transports and guards prisoners in non‑secure areas, including court, hospital and work sites.
Coordinates and supervises City Jail detainees assigned to custodial and exterior building maintenance duties; obtains and provides necessary equipment; monitors detainee activity; inspects and directs work; identifies needed facility repairs; and coordinates with the Building Superintendent.
Assists other Corrections Officers and other department employees; performs court security duties; operates electronically‑controlled access doors; summons assistance when necessary; communicates with other personnel by means of intercom and two‑way radio.
Monitors activities of detainees within jail facility, both visually and by means of closed‑circuit television; communicates with detainees directly or by means of intercom.
Performs and/or supervises preparation and delivery of meals, laundry, and housekeeping within the facility. Works continuously to maintain safety of employees, detainees and other members of the public by adhering to safety procedures and protocols at all times. Provides first‑aid to detainees and assists medical personnel as required.
Coordinates and monitors visitation of detainees with family members, friends, attorneys and members of other criminal justice agencies. Maintains appropriate records of booking, detention and release of detainees; operates computerized records management system; enters and maintains computerized data regarding warrants, arrests, convictions and sentences.
Accepts and accounts for detainees' money and handles commissary transactions; accepts deliveries and assists with ordering and inventory of jail supplies; accounts for inventory and control of department equipment and supplies.
Operates City‑owned vehicles when required to transport detainees, travel to training, or perform other department business.
Contributes to the effective administration of the City Jail and the Yakima Police Department by demonstrating an attitude that encourages cooperation, coordination of efforts, productive time management, efficient use of resources, and exceptional customer service. Provides continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality services. Proactively introduces suggestions for change to address emerging issues and opportunities.
Requires regular and reliable attendance.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Knowledge of statutory and judicial limitations on prisoner confinement, and the rights of all persons under the constitution of the United States and the State of Washington. Knowledge and understanding of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of the strategic objectives of City Council as they relate to the Police Department. Knowledge of effective leadership principles, practices, and systems analysis. Knowledge of record‑keeping systems, processes, and practices; principles and practices for project management; municipal records retention procedures and techniques. Demonstrates knowledge and sound judgement with regard to public disclosure and confidentiality standards.
Ability to read, research, interpret, learn, explain and apply modern prisoner detention methods and techniques; State, Federal and City laws, regulations, codes, rules and ordinances; and City and Department policies and procedures. Ability to understand and apply the rules of evidence and obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation.
Identify and define complex problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Evaluate circumstances and make sound judgments and decisions in a timely manner, based on training and experience. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine the proper course of action. React quickly and calmly under emergency conditions; cope with stressful situations firmly, courteously and tactfully. Perform strenuous physical work.
Handle concerns or complaints skillfully and respectfully, and communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively with employees, members of the public representing diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and with officials at all levels of government utilizing well‑developed communication skills, both written and oral, with appropriate use of business English and plain English, including correct grammar, vocabulary, letter composition, editing, spelling, and punctuation. Prepare a variety of records and reports; answer inquiries by telephone, e‑mail, or in person while routinely and regularly maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion through all forms of communication.
Work effectively in a team‑based approach to problem‑solving and solution implementation; establish, facilitate, and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public, community organizations and government agencies. Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and respect to individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions, and beliefs.
Perform essential physical requirements of the job, including confronting and apprehending prisoners by means of command presence, voice control and physical force, up to and including deadly force if necessary.
Demonstrate knowledge of a high standard of personal and professional ethics. Receive feedback positively and take direction. Work independently with self‑direction and minimal supervision. Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Maintain sustained attention to detail and work under timeline pressures; prioritize and assign workloads; manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are essential. Innovate and adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands. Perform effectively and efficiently with frequent interruptions.
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer, specialized software, and enter information into a computer system with speed and accuracy. Use City programs including records management and automated information systems. Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and office equipment including a computer, fax machine, copy machine, telephone, etc.
Maintain annual training and credit requirements of the position, including City mandatory training requirements, and position‑specific training. Work extended hours as needed to carry out responsibilities of the position.
Physical Demands Work is normally performed in a confined indoor environment while sitting, standing and/or walking for an extended period of time. Constant use of all senses including feeling, talking, hearing, seeing while performing duties and while communicating with inmates, co‑workers, general public and completing all tasks as assigned, including operating a motor vehicle. Constant use of both hands in reaching, handling, grasping, keyboarding and other fine motor skills while performing duties. May be exposed to bio‑hazardous materials, slippery surfaces, dirt and unpleasant working conditions. Frequent kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking. Occasional heavy work includes lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and inclines while maintaining balance. May work outdoors, at heights, confined spaces, alone, with others, or in a noisy work area. Must be able to distinguish color and maintain long‑term and short‑term memory. Will be required to wear safety protective gear when necessary.
Unusual Working Conditions Working nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts; carrying and qualifying with a firearm; overtime and callback; contact with violent, intoxicated and/or mentally ill criminal offenders; possibility of exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, drug paraphernalia and other health hazards.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
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