Robert Bowersock Snohomish county Deputy sheriff Career info

 By Robert Bowersock 

By Robert Bowersock

Corrections Deputy

Description

Qualifications

How to Apply

Benefits

Why Snohomish County

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Corrections Deputies to monitor, supervise and maintain custody of inmates in the Snohomish County Jail. All jail housing units are operated in a humane, safe, and secure manner under the Principles of Direct Supervision. A direct supervision jail effectively controls inmate behavior through a combination of architectural design, inmate housing assignments, and ground rules. Module corrections deputies bear a large part of the responsibility by overseeing and caring for inmates in the jail in a variety of positions, including:

transport

release

community corrections

visitation

inmate accounts

booking

classification

medical

Depending on assignment and experience, a Snohomish County corrections deputy will:

book inmates into jail, including conducting a screening to determine medical or other special needs

conducts pat downs and strip searches

fingerprint inmates

supervise inmate activities, including food services, clean-up, visitation, and education

check for outstanding warrants and criminal history

transport inmates to court or other appointments, sometimes off-site

conduct regular security checks

administer breathalyzer or urinalysis

The work is rewarding but demanding.

A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.

Applicants must:

• be a United States citizen OR permanent resident
• be at least 21 years of age 
• have a Washington State driver’s license prior to appointment. 

 Applicants will be expected to pass a variety of job-related tests, including a Civil Service examination and pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination, and a psychological evaluation.

Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of work experience as a police or military police officer, probation or parole officer, jail attendant or guard, or work in a psychiatric facility, detention or juvenile center; OR, college level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, police science, law and justice or social services related to correctional rehabilitation. A second language preferred.

For more information, click on the “How to Apply” tab above.

1) Ask yourself “Am I willing to put my Community First?” If the answer is yes, please continue.

2) Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be a citizen of the United State of America OR permanent resident
• Must be 21 years of age, there is no maximum age limit.
• Possess a Washington State Driver’s License.

3) Click on “Apply today!” in the upper right corner. Create an account and complete the application process.

4) Go to the Public Safety Testing or  National Testing Network website, select “Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office” and click “Apply”. Sign up to take the written and physical fitness tests. (You can find descriptions of the tests, including videos, under the National Testing Network FAQs).  In order to proceed in the testing process all candidates must have completed the application through Snohomish County (step #3) and completed the police officer testing and physical abilities test through National Testing Network (step #4).

5) National Testing Network scores the candidate and rates them in order of their combined test results. That list is provided to the Sheriff’s Office. Testing is conducted on a continual basis, so anytime is a good time to apply.

6) The Sheriff’s Office reviews the list and conducts an oral board interview of candidates. The board consists of two commissioned employees and the interview lasts approximately 40 minutes. The questions are oriented towards community service and community relations. The candidates are scored and a list is compiled. Candidates will receive an email from the Civil Service Commission with their score and where they rank on the eligibility list.

7) If selected from the eligibility list, a background investigation will begin, which includes:

• Criminal history investigation
• Personnel and professional references
• Employment history
• Credit check
• Drivers record investigation
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination

8) Possible dis-qualifiers for employment include:

• Felony conviction
• Misdemeanor conviction for moral turpitude
• Conviction of a domestic violence crime or court order violation
• Unable to possess a Washington State Driver’s License
• Use of non-prescribed Schedule I – V drugs within the past five years
• Heroin use or possession at any time
• Marijuana, or any marijuana derivatives, use within the last three years
• Trafficking or transporting for sale any illegal drugs
• Two or more bankruptcies
• Knowingly falsifying application or personal history packet
• Failure to pass the polygraph examination
• Failure to pass psychological evaluation
• Failure to pass medical examination
• Failure to pass drug screening

9) Once the candidate has passed the background investigation, they may be hired and scheduled to attend the Corrections Officers Academy, held at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission campus located in Burien, Washington. The academy is approximately four weeks (160 hours) long.

10) Once you have graduated from the academy, you will return to the Sheriff’s Office and begin the Field Training Program. The training program lasts approximately six weeks and you will be assigned to three different Field Training Officers (FTOs) who will train and evaluate you.

11) Prior to completion of the Field Training Program you will bid for available shifts, which are assigned by rank and seniority.

• Specialty and differential pay, if eligible
• Choice of medical insurance plans
• Fully paid dental, vision and basic life insurance for you and all of your dependents
• GI Bill (approximately $22K) for those who qualify
• All uniforms and equipment provided
• Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS) Plan 2
• Optional deferred compensation program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program and flexible spending account
• Long term disability insurance 
• Paid vacation, 12 holidays, and 12 sick leave days per year

SNOHOMISH COUNTY invites applications for the position of: Corrections Deputy - Entry Level

SALARY:	$29.71 - $39.42 Hourly $5,149.48 - $6,833.39 Monthly $61,793.76 - $82,000.68 Annually
OPENING DATE:	06/25/18
CLOSING DATE:	Continuous
DESCRIPTION:
To monitor, supervise and maintain custody of inmates in the Snohomish County Jail, the residential work release facility and those who are placed into non-custody community corrections programs. PLEASE NOTE: All interested applicants MUST also complete an application, personnel history questionnaire and successfully pass the written and physical fitness tests administered by NTN www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or PST www.publicsafetytesting.com Applicant MUST achieve a passing score of at least 70% on the video section of the written exam. Applicant MUST pass the counting and reading sections of the written exam and the physical fitness test. The Physical Fitness Test includes: a mile and a half run, push-ups and sit-ups (minimum 120 points needed for a passing score).
JOB DUTIES:
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Books inmates into the jail, work release or community corrections programs; conducts interview to determine medical, other special needs, and acceptability to book into facility; assists in entering booking information into the jail computer system; conducts personal (pat downs, strip searches), and property searches; takes fingerprints, and prepare for submission to AFIS, WASIC, and FBI, photographs and other identification data; releases inmates at completion of sentence.  Supervises the activities of inmates within the jail housing areas and their movement from one area to another; supervises and documents food services; supervises inmates in cleanup and maintenance activities; verifies need and makes arrangements for medical and health care; monitors use of prescribed medications; monitors recreational, educational and visitation activities; monitors visits and interviews with authorized persons; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons. When assigned to community corrections checks for outstanding warrants and criminal history using various criminal justice databases; monitors inmates released to and returned from work, education and treatment programs, and outside appointments and visits; verifies that work release inmates and program participants are where they are authorized to be through various forms of documentation, or phone contact; and monitors electronic equipment for inmates on Home Detention and reports all breaches of conditions. Supervises the preparation of inmates for transportation to courts and other inmate appointments. Conducts regular security checks; screens and searches visitors; conducts periodic headcounts and searches of inmates and the areas accessible to them to prevent flow of contraband into the facility; administers or arranges for breathalyzer or urinalysis to detect suspected drug or alcohol use; may assist in operating the jail control room. Instructs inmates on jail rules and procedures; investigates suspected rule violations; takes informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate; writes violation reports and submits them to supervisor; participates in inmate disciplinary proceedings as assigned; arranges for transfer of work release inmates returned to the maximum security jail by disciplinary board or other authority and maintains them in secure custody until removed. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES Maintains custody and control of inmates when confined to hospitals or other facilities as required; coordinates with various courts to assure that inmates appear as scheduled for trial; processes and maintains required court documents. Serves 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. When assigned to community corrections conducts a thorough orientation which includes explaining program procedures and rules; answers questions and discusses problems related to the jail situation; works with office, program and professional staff to develop appropriate intervention with work release inmates and program participants who are having family, employment or emotional problems. When assigned to community corrections provides direct one-on-one or group assistance to work release inmates and program participants as needed and provides appropriate assistance through interpersonal skill procedure. When assigned to community corrections receives, records and maintains court and other documents related to work release inmates and program participants; receives and releases cash to work release inmates; responds to requests for information concerning work release inmates in accordance with office policy. When assigned to community corrections, assists in the risk/needs assessment of inmates and have input into their case reviews and program placement. When assigned to community corrections, may provide for the delivery and administration of medications in accordance with RCW 70.48.490. Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No previous experience is required for entry level Corrections Deputy. Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Must be a lawful permanent resident or United States citizen. Prefer one (1) year of work experience as a police or military police officer, probation or parole officer, jail attendant or guard, or work in a psychiatric facility, detention or juvenile center; OR, college level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, police science, law and justice or social services related to correctional rehabilitation. A second language preferred. Must pass job related tests.   SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS   Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation and pre-employment drug screening. A post-employment physical fitness and agility test will be required. A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision may be required dependent upon area of assignment. Candidates must be at least twenty one (21) years old at time of appointment, no maximum age. Ability to acquire First Aid and CPR Certificates is required. Employees may be required to carry firearms and must have the ability to qualify with a firearm on an annual basis. Satisfactory completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy is required within six (6) months of employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: defensive and courteous driving rules effective interpersonal communication techniques Ability to: acquire a First Aid and CPR Certificate satisfactorily complete required courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy within six (6) months of hire satisfactorily complete firearms training and pass a test of proficiency per collective bargaining agreement learn, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations quickly learn applicable federal and state laws and county ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail supervise groups of inmates exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations and restrain violent or belligerent inmates communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background, including persons with social or behavioral problems, and communicate with inmates in both supportive and confrontive modes accept and respect the individual differences of inmates and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias access, input and retrieve information from computer and record information correctly and perform clerical tasks related to booking and other clerical aspects of the job understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines; speak and write with clarity and prepare required reports establish and maintain effective working relationships with criminal justice system officials and staff, other county employees and the general public  PHYSICAL EFFORT   The work involves strenuous physical tasks such as restraining belligerent inmates or breaking up fights, or running up flights of stairs to respond to emergencies. Stressful elements of this work are considerable, and include exposure to disagreeable situations involving human conflict, anger, hostility and potential for violence.   SUPERVISION   The employee reports to a Corrections Sergeant or Corrections Lieutenant. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed through observation and evaluation of ability to handle a variety of work situations, reports and conferences. Unusual situations are referred to the Sergeant.   WORKING CONDITIONS   The work is performed within a maximum security detention facility or within a minimum security and work release facility. Employees work in housing areas and have direct inmate contact. Employees may be required to receive PPD testing semi-annually or as needed. Employees are required to work various shift assignments, to perform all the functions of all shifts in all areas of the jail and to work weekends and holidays, as required. Employees shall be subjected to working mandatory overtime. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must submit an on-line Civil Service application and supplemental questionnaire through Snohomish County's NEOGOV site. Snohomish County Job Opportunities All interested applicants must also complete an application, personnel history questionnaire and successfully pass the written and physical fitness tests administered by NTN www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or by PST www.publicsafetytesting.com Applicant must achieve a passing score of at least 70% on the video section of the written exam. Applicant must pass the counting and reading sections of the written exam and the physical fitness test. The Physical Fitness Test includes: a mile and a half run,  push-ups and sit-ups (minimum 120 points needed for a passing score). Qualified individuals will be invited to participate in an oral board interview to evaluate their experience, education and personal preparation for this position. A passing score of at least 70% is required on this portion of the testing process. Veterans' scoring criteria will be granted in accordance with RCW 41.04. Successful candidate's eligibility on the Civil Service eligibility list will be valid for one (1) year. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503 Everett, WA 98201 (425) 388-3411 Human.Resources@snoco.org	Position #2018-COR 4022-JUN CORRECTIONS DEPUTY - ENTRY LEVEL BJ

Corrections Deputy - Entry Level Supplemental Questionnaire

	1.	All interested applicants MUST also complete an application, personnel history questionnaire and successfully pass the written and physical fitness tests administered by NTN www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or PST www.publicsafetytesting.com. Applicant MUST achieve a passing score of at least 75% on the video section of the written exam. Applicant MUST pass the counting and reading sections of the written exam and the physical fitness test. The Physical Fitness Test includes: a mile and a half run, push-ups and sit-ups (minimum 160 points needed for a passing score). Have you completed your testing at NTN or PST
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*	2.	I understand that if I have not completed mandatory pre-employment testing at NTN or PST I will not move forward in the hiring process.
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