Job Summary

The Clark County Jail Services Department has opportunities for Corrections Officer candidates to fill entry-level positions.

If you’re interested in a career with a competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to fill a vital public service position, apply now!

Corrections officers provide intake and release services for inmates, maintain order, and provide security at the Clark County Main Jail and Jail Work Center. Corrections officers are responsible for the around-the-clock operation of the jail and must be available to work all shifts – day, swing and grave – as assigned, including weekends and holidays. Employees with fifty percent (50%) or more of their regularly scheduled shift worked after 1400 hours (2:00 PM) will receive a swing shift differential of forty cents ($.40) per hour. Employees with fifty percent (50%) or more of their regularly scheduled shift worked after 11:00 PM will receive a graveyard shift differential of fifty cents ($.50) per hour. Such differential shall be paid on all hours worked on the shift. Short term assignments of less than two (2) weeks to other shifts do not qualify for shift differential.

Jail Services values the ethical characteristics of trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring and citizenship, and we are looking for applicants who share and uphold these characteristics while carrying out their assigned duties. The commitment to retain and promote from within are reflected in the long-term quality staff that are entrusted with a unified message of safety and community improvement.

The Jail Services Department is dedicated to protecting the community from the inside.

Corrections Officers are represented by the Clark County Corrections Officer Guild.

Qualifications

If you have what it takes and are ready to join an Elite Team of Corrections Professionals be sure to email:

Jailservicestesting@clark.wa.gov

to reserve your spot for our next testing date after submitting your application. For more information about working for Jail Services go to www.joinclarkjail.com  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age. (Applications maybe submitted within 6 months of 21st birthday)
• United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident required.
• Valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Bi-Lingual language skills preferred.
• Have no prior felony convictions and/or recent or excessive drug usage history.
• Solid writing skills and basic report preparation.
• Communication skills, mediation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to use a computer with knowledge of various software applications.
• Ability to successfully complete the background investigation.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as an essential worker

Knowledge of:  Principles, techniques, and procedures associated with incarceration and dealing effectively with incarcerated individuals; federal, state, and local laws relative to inmate housing and treatment; department policies, directives and procedures, and basic self-defense tactics.

Ability to:  Learn, interpret and apply department policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations; communicate clearly and effectively with inmates, coworkers, supervisory personnel, and the public; prepare effective written materials and reports; handle multiple tasks and deadlines; exercise appropriate judgment and decision making; act quickly and effectively in emergencies and exert physical restraint of disorderly inmates.

Employees are eligible for an education incentive, after the completion of probation as follows:
 

• All members holding an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university shall be eligible to receive education incentive pay totaling two percent (2.0%).  

• All members holding a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university shall be eligible to receive education incentive pay totaling four percent (4%).

• All members holding a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university shall be eligible to receive education incentive pay totaling six percent (6%). 

(Proof of degree received is required)

 

Selection Process Details 

This is a continuous recruitment. We accept job applications throughout the year and create a competitive eligibility list that is valid for 6 months from completion of a successful background. Please see details below to learn more about the hiring process

Steps

1.Application: