Corrections Corporal

Nisqually Indian Tribe • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

Corrections Corporals perform the duties of a shift supervisor when the Corrections Sergeant is absent and serve as the primary training officer for corrections personnel. The role also performs Corrections Officer duties and helps maintain the secure, orderly operation of the jail, including responding to emergencies and overseeing inmate care and custody.

This is a supervisory position with regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. Appointment requires a fingerprint check, background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening. Applicants must meet the stated criminal-history restrictions and pass oral, written, and physical agility examinations. A certified supervision course must be completed before the end of probation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Current certification from the BIA Corrections Officer Training Program or an equivalent academy.
• Two years of recent work experience as a Corrections Officer.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to be insured under the Tribe's insurance policy.
• Acceptable ranking on an examination that includes oral, written, and physical agility components.
• No felony convictions, pattern of minor offenses indicating criminal behavior, or criminal instances involving moral turpitude.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.
• Complete a certified supervision course before completing probation.
• Pass the required fingerprint check and drug screening.
• Meet the stated restrictions on specified felony or repeated misdemeanor offenses involving violence, sexual offenses, crimes against persons, or offenses against children.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Corrections Officer.
• Supervise, observe, and instruct Corrections Officers in their assigned duties.
• Review and appropriately channel reports of daily activities and other job-related information.
• Conduct facility inspections.
• Maintain records and compose reports on jail functions.
• Train subordinates in corrections operations, rules, procedures, and custody-related subjects.
• Assist with performance evaluations and corrective actions for Corrections Officers.
• Maintain the secure and orderly operation of the facility and respond to emergencies.
• Oversee the care and custody of inmates incarcerated in the jail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED