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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

Position Data:

Corrections Officer-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Pay Range: $31.00 - $38.10 per hour (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-7)
Hiring Range: $31.00 - $32.57 (DOC Officer Pay Plan, Step 1-2 DOQ)

Position Closes: This position is open until filled and will be reviewed at the end of each month. Please apply immediately!

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.

Selection Procedure:
Applications and required documentation will be accepted and reviewed at the end of each month.  Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of past experience and training.  Applicants claiming veteran’s preference eligibility will be required to complete the Application for Veterans’ Preference Form. 


*Applicants must complete and submit below paperwork PRIOR to be considered.*

Please submit:
#1 Yakima County Application
#2 Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Copy of Birth Certificate / Naturalization Paperwork/ Passport)
#3 Proof of High School Education or GED  (copy of HS diploma or GED or transcripts or copy of college transcript or college diploma)


Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a Teamsters Local #760 Contract Bargaining Union Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties:

General Function

Maintains the safety and security of inmates at the Yakima County Department of Corrections.

Essential Job Functions

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