Corrections Deputy - Lateral

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Corrections Deputy. **THERE IS A $2500 HIRING INCENTIVE FOR LATERAL CORRECTIONS DEPUTIES**

• Please contact the Civil Service Chief Examiner at 253-798-6250 for application and testing information.
• If you are from out of state, we will need a copy of your Corrections Academy curriculum.
• Applicants must pass the experience and training exam and the physical fitness test.  The Physical Fitness Test includes: a mile and a half run, push-ups and sit-ups.
• Based upon the results of the experience and training exam, applicants will be ranked and placed on a civil service employment register. Applicants who rank high on the civil service register will be selected to undergo a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation

GENERAL FUNCTION:
This is work performed to provide care and custody of adult prisoners and to maintain order and discipline among the prisoners of the Pierce County Corrections and Detention Center, a maximum-security facility. Employees in this classification are responsible for the operation of the jail on a 24-hour, 7 day-a-week basis, and the direct and indirect supervision of inmates.For more information, please read and refer to the class description -
Corrections Deputy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:
 

• At the time of application, must be currently employed, full-time, with a city, county, state or federal correctional agency.
• Minimum (1) one year experience with the current agency providing direct and/or indirect supervision of adult inmates and not currently on probation.
• Must have successfully completed the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Academy or possess an equivalent Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission certification as a Corrections Deputy

• Have successfully completed the Washington State Correctional Worker Core (CWC) Academy or a Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission approved Corrections Academy or equivalency academy from another state.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• At least age twenty (20) at time of appointment.
• Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment and be able to provide proof of insurability.
• Must be a United States citizen and ability to read and write the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100.
• Ability to pass the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission physical fitness requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete Pierce County Sheriff's Department background investigation.

ATTENTION:  All communication from Pierce County Civil Service is sent by email using the email address listed on your application.  This may include communication that contains confidential or private information.  Exam results, and if successful, an applicant's final score and rank on the employment register is emailed.  If an applicant is removed from an employment register, he/she will receive an emailed notice of removal which will include the reason and any appeal rights and procedures.  If you would like to change your email address, you must send the new address to the Civil Service Office at pccivilservice@co.pierce.wa.us.  You are responsible for keeping your email address updated.  Email is the only form of communication/notification you will receive from Pierce County Civil Service.