Corrections (Custody) Officer

City of Lynnwood • Lynnwood, WA

19h • $43 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe care and secure custody of prisoners confined in the Lynnwood City Jail. The employee is also responsible for transporting prisoners to and from court and other jails. The position is located in the Police Department and is under the direct supervision of a Custody Sergeant.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 ½ years old
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License
• Successfully pass the Lynnwood Physical Ability Test
• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer's Academy or an equivalent out-of-state course AND currently working in that field (no minimum) or have worked in corrections for 12 consecutive months in the past 36 months.
• Applicants must also meet the requirements of physical and medical standards of the Custody Officer Academy as prescribed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• A thorough medical examination, polygraph, credit check, and psychological assessment will be given prior to appointment.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a background investigation conducted by the Lynnwood Police Department.

Responsibilities

• Books prisoners that are brought into the jail facility using supplied computer equipment.
• Fingerprints, photographs and searches prisoners.
• Maintains jail security, ensuring that prisoners are properly cared for and supervised.
• Issues clothing and personal care items.
• Responsible for feeding prisoners, supervising work details and ensuring that their medical needs are met.
• Monitors prisoner physical and mental health.
• Serves as security for the court; monitors and searches entrants as appropriate, maintains court conduct rules and removes participants if required.
• Releases prisoners from custody as requested by the proper authority.
• Supervises trustees assigned to cleaning the jail, police station, yard area, and any other work project performed by inmates.
• Transports prisoners to and from court and other jail facilities in the surrounding area.
• Arranges with state and adjacent counties for transport of prisoners by other agencies and completes necessary documents for prisoner transfers.
• Maintains proper security of all records stored in the jail.
• Communicates court dates to prisoners.
• Completes fingerprint requests made by the public.
• Maintains equipment used in day-to-day work and jail operations.
• Responds to internal alarms at the municipal court and front desk.
• Serves warrants and takes into custody persons who have warrants issued against them.
• Orders and maintains jail supplies and food for prisoners.
• Maintains files of fingerprint cards, inmate health records, and other prisoner records.
• Assists with work at the counter by answering questions and providing information over the phone and in person.
• Accepts bail money.
• Maintains correct records in the computer for each prisoner for billing, or other statistics as needed.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus: ten thousand dollar ($10,000) incentive
• Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of the department's pre-academy Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of the field training program.
• Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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