Custody Officer - Entry Level

Custody Officer Position

Marysville is currently hiring for Custody Officers! Come work at our new state-of-the-art jail facility! Prior to applying, all applicants must have: COMPLETED and PASSED the written and physical testing with Public Safety Testing and selected Marysville, WA Police Department. Recruit Salary: $5,897.00 / month

This position monitors, transports, supervises and maintains custody of inmates in the Marysville Jail.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Books inmates into the jail; checks for outstanding warrants and other criminal history information on the computer terminal; conducts personal and property searches; takes fingerprints and photographs; receipts and records payment of bail and money intended for inmates; releases inmates at completion of sentence.
2. Supervises the activities of inmates within the facility; serves and documents food services; supervises inmates in cleaning details; verifies needs and makes arrangements for medical and health care; monitors use of prescribed medications; monitors visitation activities; monitors interviews with authorized persons; takes phone messages and relays information to authorized persons.
3. Transports inmates to court and other facilities; maintains custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other facilities when required; processes and maintains required court documents.
4. Conducts regular security checks; screens and searches visitors; conducts periodic head counts and searches of inmates and the areas accessible to them to prevent flow of contraband into the facility; reports suspected drug or alcohol use to Shift Sergeant/Police Commander.
5. Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures; investigates and reports suspected rule violations; takes informal action to correct inmate's behavior as appropriate; writes violation reports and submits them to the Shift Sergeant; participates in inmates' disciplinary proceedings as assigned.
6. Maintains and issues necessary bedding and personal care items.
7. Maintains monthly statistics and reports; reports billing information to Shift Sergeant/Police Commander.
8. Maintains firearms proficiency.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience: No previous custody experience required.

• High school diploma or GED certificate required.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 ½ years of age by date of application.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Criminal Justice Training Commission's Corrections Officer Academy as required by Washington State law within six (6) months of date of hire, and subsequent department field training programs.
• Must be able to successfully pass the City's Civil Service examination process for Entry Level Custody Officer.
• Must be able to successfully pass to City standards an extensive background check, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony offense.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident by date of application.
• Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts up to twelve (12) hour duration including nights, weekends and holidays.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess, or obtain by date of hire, a current and valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, first aid and CPR certifications.
• Must obtain and maintain Corrections Officer Certification as mandated by Washington State law.

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move 75 – 100 pounds rarely or in emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in a municipal jail in close proximity with inmates who may be physically and/or verbally abusive. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.