Corrections Officer

Nisqually Indian Tribe•Olympia, WA

23h

About The Position

Corrections Officers supervise and care for inmates in the corrections facility. The role is responsible for maintaining order during the jail’s day-to-day operation on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis and performing duties across all shifts and areas of the facility. The position involves regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults and requires a fingerprint check, background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug screening. Acceptance to and successful completion of the BIA Corrections Officer Training Program or an equivalent academy is a condition of continuing employment. Applicants are encouraged to learn about the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s history, culture, contemporary government, and connection to the South Puget Sound region, and to be prepared to discuss how that informs their interest in serving the community. Under the stated ICW/Vulnerable Adults restriction, the position will not be filled by an applicant with a disqualifying felonious offense or two or more specified misdemeanor offenses involving violence, sexual misconduct, crimes against persons, or offenses against children. The posting also states that individuals convicted of a sex offense must register with the Nisqually Public Safety Department under NSORNA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Valid driver’s license and insurability under the Tribe’s insurance policy.
Acceptable ranking on an examination assessing knowledge, skills, and abilities, including oral, written, and physical agility exams.
No felony convictions, series of minor offenses establishing a pattern of criminal behavior, or criminal instances concerning moral turpitude.
Ability to pass a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical exam.
Acceptance to and successful completion of the BIA Corrections Officer Training Program or an equivalent academy as a condition of continuing employment.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including running, subduing, and restraining individuals.
Ability to wear protective equipment and use equipment associated with a jail environment, a personal computer, and related office equipment.
Ability to pass a drug screening test as a condition of employment.
Ability to pass the required fingerprint check.
Knowledge of Nisqually Public Safety Department rules and regulations and of policies, procedures, laws, and codes governing corrections, security, custody, offender control, and correctional facility operations.
Knowledge of English as needed to perform the work and of physical control, self-defense, and standard safety procedures.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Skill in conflict resolution, defense tactics, and de-escalation techniques.
Ability to assess situations quickly and objectively, recognize actual and potential dangers, and determine an appropriate course of action.
Ability to compose and type incident reports and organize details logically.
Ability to read, understand, and apply laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Ability to act firmly and tactfully while respecting individual rights.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people, including people with social or behavioral problems and disabled or disadvantaged individuals.
Ability to use de-escalation and defensive tactics to maintain the physical safety of inmates and facility personnel.
Ability to manage confrontations with angry, hostile, depressed, or emotionally distraught suspects or inmates.

Responsibilities

Search, fingerprint, and photograph incoming inmates during booking procedures.
Supervise inmates during recreation, court and medical appointments, and work detail.
Monitor food service and medication administration.
Prepare and transport inmates to court and other appointments.
Release inmates according to established procedures for bail, court order, or other authority.
Monitor jail security systems to maintain internal security.
Monitor inmates’ mental and physical health and notify appropriate personnel when needed.
Observe and direct inmate movement and activity through visual and electronic means.
Respond to emergencies, including fire, riot, or hostage situations, in accordance with policy and procedure.
Answer and direct telephone calls.
Monitor all jail access.
Maintain logs and complete data entry, reports, and related correspondence.
Successfully complete all assigned training.