Corrections Officer

Yakima County•Sacramento, CA

4d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability There are several openings with Yakima County Department of Corrections to form a hiring list of eligible candidates for positions as Corrections Officers. This position is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections. Gender-specific (female) hiring preference may apply to fill the Corrections Officer positions in order to create a safer booking process of same gender pat-downs, for minimum staffing levels and to comply with conventional standards of sexual privacy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED certificate AND any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Naturalization Papers)
successfully pass a background investigation, polygraph examination, pre-employment drug screen, psychological test and physical agility test prior to being hired and post-employment baseline physical exam
within six months of employment must successfully complete the Correction Officer’s academy
within one year of employment must become weapons qualified
must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License
minimum 21 years of age at time of employment
work on a rotating shift basis is required to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, databases, data entry (keyboarding)
Working knowledge of criminal / court system
Knowledge of defensive tactics
Knowledge and use of personal protective equipment (respirators)
Knowledge of inventory and accountability systems
Ability to work in a lock down environment for up to 12 hours at a time
Ability to learn and apply security regulations and inmate rules
Control and direct inmates individually and in groups
Recognize problems that should be brought to the attention of the supervisor
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintains the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections.
Receives and books incoming prisoners
Verifies that proper documents are submitted
Receives and safeguards inmate personal property and valuables
Searches prisoners for weapons and contraband using pat down, metal detector and/or strip procedures
Inspects for injuries
Fingerprints, photographs
Insures the location and wellness of inmates
Conducts periodic checks of floor and cells to verify the proper conduct of inmates
Searches cells for contraband materials
Moves inmates within the facility for visitation, exercise/recreation, court appearances, church services and school
Controls inmates through verbal communication and; in some situations, physical restraint
Responds to emergencies within the facility and may be called upon to administer first aid and evacuate inmates
Dispenses meals and retrieves meal trays accounting for all utensils
Prepares written, typed and/or computerized logs and reports
Administers the release of inmates.
Transports and guards inmates in non-secure areas for appointments, medical treatment, court appearances or assignment to other facilities
Oversees clean up of cell area by inmates
Oversees the work of inmate workers
Operates control room equipment
Orders and dispenses commissary items for inmates
Answers and forwards incoming calls
Distributes inmate mail, checking for contraband
Collects urine samples for drug testing
Other related duties as assigned.