Corrections Deputy – Entry Level

Overview

Corrections Deputy – Entry Level Jobs in Bellevue, USA at County of Mason (WA)

Steps to apply for this position with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office:

1. Complete Required Form

• Complete the following: Self Reporting Checklist, Waiver & Authorization, Certification and optional Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration

2. Testing Requirements

• Applicants must successfully pass both the written and physical ability tests administered by Public Safety Testing (PST)
  prior to submitting an application.
• Testing is available on a continuous basis; check the PST website for available dates and locations or call 1-866-HIRE-911 for more information.
• Ensure you select Mason County as an agency

3. Submit Application

• Once all previous steps are complete, submit your employment application.

4. Eligibility List

• Applicants will be placed on the eligibility list as long as they do not have any automatic disqualifiers.
• Applicants will be notified of their list placement and may contact the Chief Civil Examiner (email:civil service) for placement details after receiving the initial notice.

This is work performed to provide care and custody of adult prisoners and to maintain order and discipline among the prisoners of the Mason County Jail. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the jail on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis, and the direct and indirect supervision of inmates

• Monitor and control the activities of inmates, either individually or in groups.
• Use independent judgment to take emergency action when necessary, including verbal de-escalation, physical and lethal uses of force.
• Take informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate.
• Conduct security checks and maintain security in all areas of the jail, as assigned.
• Write all required reports/documentation of activity.
• Perform all physical and administrative tasks to book, search, and release prisoners.
• Answer telephone calls and monitor jail access and egress.
• Operate office equipment, communications equipment, personal computers and corrections automated systems.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to people of all ages and from all social, cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
• Perform duties of the position in a confined, controlled and high security environment.
• Perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the facility.
• When commissioned and authorized, carry arms while transporting prisoners outside the jails or on other specific assigned duties.
• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at assigned worksite.
• Maintain the physical ability to deal with physical confrontational or combative situations through the use of defensive tactics, including use of reasonable force up to and including deadly force.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

• Pursuant to RCW 41.14.100 must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License

Please view the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Employment Standardsfor requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Title: Corrections Deputy – Entry Level

Company: County of Mason (WA)

Location: Bellevue, USA

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