Corrections Technician

Polk County•Dallas, OR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to corrections officers in maintaining the security and welfare of inmates in the Polk County jail. Work involves monitoring and operating the automated security system, maintaining jail records, verifying warrants, and operating various types of office equipment. Does not require police certification because it is distinguished from corrections Deputy Sheriff by the lack of daily physical contact with inmates. Control of jail security by Corrections Technicians is done by voice and automated locking-unlocking devices. Requires working varied work hours.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of the equivalent GED certificate
Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age by the date of appointment
No felony criminal record
Ability to pass the POST Test
Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation
Ability to pass a medical examination including a drug screening test
Must be able to receive certification in the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) within 60 days of appointment

Responsibilities

Monitoring and operating the automated security system
Maintaining jail records
Verifying warrants
Operating various types of office equipment
Controlling jail security by voice and automated locking-unlocking devices

Benefits

Paid training for growth opportunity
8 hours Holiday Leave per month
8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
2 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (prorated first year depending on date of hire)
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
Life Insurance - employer paid
Optional benefits such short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
9 FLSA hours monthly
Grants provided for overtime opportunities
Pay incentives to include bilingual, certification, detective, education, and more