Entry Level Corrections Officers - Overnights

Position Summary
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. Website: Public Safety Testing - Marysville Police Department - Corrections/Custody Officer

Overview Of Hiring Process

Complete and pass Written & Physical tests with Public Safety Testing

Complete Personal History Statement with Public Safety Testing

Complete this online application through City of Marysville website

Initial review of the Personal History Statement (PHS), application, and other required documents

Administrative Interview with Command Staff

Conditional Offer of Employment

Background Investigation

Polygraph Exam

Psychological Exam and Medical Exam

Chief's Interview

Recruit Salary: $5,897.00 / month

Summary
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maintains and issues necessary bedding and personal care items.

Maintains monthly statistics and reports; reports billing information to Shift Sergeant/Police Commander.

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.

Education And Training

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.

[Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits]

The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

Insurance Benefits

Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.

Employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partner's premiums.

Vision

Dental

Employee Assistance Program

Dual Insurance Incentive Program

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Sick Leave

Jury Duty/Military Leave

Investment and Retirement Programs:

State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

HRA/VEBA plan

Voluntary Benefits:

Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage

Flexible Spending Account Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union Membership

01
Are you at least 20 1/2 years of age?

Yes

No

02
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate?

Yes

No

03
Have you been convicted of an adult felony offense?

Yes

No

04
Are you a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident?

Yes

No

05
Do you possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's License?

Yes

No

06
Have you ever served in the Military services of the United States?

Yes

No

07
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please certify the following (check all that apply):

As a member of a branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard and armed forces reserves, I have fulfilled my initial military service obligation.

As a member of the armed forces reserves, National Guard, or Coast Guard, I have been called into federal service by a presidential select reserve call up for at least 180 cumulative days (not to include training).

I have been released from active military service and have received an honorable discharge or a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record.

I have NOT previously claimed and been appointed to a position using veterans preference.

08
If you have served in the Military, do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference? If yes, you MUST attach a copy of your DD Form 214 Member Copy 4, NGB form 22, or their equivalent, or successor discharge paperwork that characterizes your service as honorable. (Note: General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions does not qualify.)

Yes

No

N/A

09
If you are claiming Veterans Preference points, please select one of the following:

I am claiming 5% preference be added to my passing score. I am a veteran who did not serve during a period of war or in an armed conflict, OR I am receiving military retirement payments.

I am claiming 10% preference be added to my passing score. I have served during a period of war or in an armed conflict and am NOT receiving military retirement payments.

10
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Briefly list other related experience and training you have received, including any positions you have held as a reserve or provisional police officer and/or military service (include dates of service, name of law enforcement agency/military branch, location, title/rank, and training).

11
Have you completed and passed the written and physical testing with Public Safety Testing, and selected the City of Marysville, WA?

Yes

No

N/A

12
If yes, please list date(s) of Public Safety Testing.

Required Question

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