Experienced/Lateral Corrections Officer

City of Kent, Washington • Kent, WA

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About The Position

Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike! GENERAL PURPOSE: The position in this class is responsible for all custodial and maintenance activities within the Kent City Corrections Facility and for all the persons confined therein or assigned thereto. This shall include, but not be limited to, preventing escapes, assaults, or injury to inmates, except that which is self‑inflicted or necessary force to maintain control; and for the cleanliness of the facility, preparation and inventory of food items and supplies and proper recording of activities. The Corrections Officer will at all times be conscious of the inmate's civil rights and ensure compliance with those rights. REPORTS TO: This position will be directly responsible to the Corrections Sergeant.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school, or a General Education Diploma (GED) or the equivalent.
• A minimum of six (6) months of progressively responsible experience dealing with incarcerated individuals, or substitution of similar work experience.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to pass a polygraph examination.
• Successful completion of all requirements of the WSCJTC basic Correction's Officer Training Academy including defensive tactics within six months of hire date.
• Basic first aid certificate and CPR certificate within first year of employment.
• Computer base entry/retrieval skills.
• Dealing with the inmates courteously, firmly and effectively.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Analyzing dangerous situations rapidly and accurately.
• Maintaining control in stressful, hostile and hazardous conditions.
• Enforcement of all applicable laws.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Understand and follow appropriate legal guidelines involved in the maintenance of inmates.
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Establish effective working relations with other employees, a supervisor, inmates and the general public.
• Learn operation of required security control systems including video camera, audio monitoring equipment, intercoms and door/cell access systems.
• Operate keyboards, computers and terminals with accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all records and work related materials covered by privacy guidelines.
• Course work in corrections from an accredited college, recognized institution or equivalent.
• Control unruly inmates using verbal persuasion and physical force, if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive inmates and persons under the influence or mentally ill into the Corrections facility and release same as required.
• Physically search and control inmates using varying degrees of physical force, as necessary.
• Receive and/or release inmates in accord with classification and facility procedures.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of inmates.
• Arrange for medical treatment of sick or injured inmates.
• Supervise the daily operations and cleaning of corrections facility.
• Supervise the service of meals.
• Maintain required records of daily activities for corrections facility operation.
• Escort inmates to and from court, medical appointments or other destinations, on foot and in vehicles..
• Handle incoming calls for corrections facility, screening for appropriate parties involved.
• Communicate with the court during sessions.
• Apply hand and leg restraints on inmates.
• Write clear and concise incident reports using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Operate computers and terminals with accuracy.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For a listing of benefits, please use the following link: Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)
• Additional information may also be found in the AFSCME contract, which you can access at Human Resources | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)
• The City of Kent offers highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with an inviting and supportive work culture.

What This Job Offers

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