Entry Level Corrections Deputy

Island County

Coupeville, WA
$27.79-29.89 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

SummaryThree Corrections Deputy positions are actively being recruited until filled. This notice is to seek applicants to participate in the Civil Service Examination for Corrections Deputy. All classified employees/positions within the Sheriff's Office require a Civil Service Examination.When the position is open it will be a full-time position sworn (Commissioned) position within the Island County Sheriff's Office. Deputy performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in the Corrections and Detention facility located at the Island County seat in the Town of Coupeville. Corrections Deputies work in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week maximum-security jail to maintain facility security by: receiving, booking, maintaining custody of, escorting, transporting, caring for and overseeing offenders. They are also responsible to model pro-social behaviors and promote positive correctional practices.Read this announcement thoroughly - it contains vital information about the Application and Civil Service Examination process. All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice.This is a Continuous Examination process. Pre-employment written and physical ability testing is offered continuously through Public Safety Testing.PLEASE NOTE: You MUST successfully complete both the physical ability test (PAT) and the written examination offered by Public Safety Testing, submit a Personal History Statement questionnaire, and complete an Island County Application for Employment before your application will be deemed complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted.APPLICATION PROCESS: * Applicants must successfully complete the physical ability test (PAT) and written examination offered by Public Safety Testing. For information see -

Applicants must complete an Island County Application for Employment powered by NEOGOV as well upload to it the documents listed below in items 3, 4 (and 5 if applicable). Have these documents ready prior to submitting your application so that you are able to upload them when requested while filling out the NEOGOV application. You may apply prior to taking the PAT and written testing with Public Safety Testing.
Applicants should upload to your NEOGOV application a cover letter and a resume and any other documents you feel support your abilities to perform as a corrections deputy.
Be sure to answer the Supplemental Questions.
Applicants must download and complete this form "

", sign it, then upload it to your NEOGOV application. * If you are claiming Veteran's Scoring Criteria Status, upload a completed
and upload the requested documentation. CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER: The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be from this register. Names of eligibles from successive examinations in the same program shall be entered on the eligible register at the appropriate places as determined by final grades.CIVIL SERVICE SELECTION PROCESS: Vacancies are filled by the Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five eligibles forwarded to the appointing authority (Sheriff) for interview and background investigation, as vacancies occur. Applicants given a conditional offer of employment are subject to further processes including polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and background investigation. Applicants must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.
All appointments are subject to successful completion of a one year probationary period as set forth in the Civil Service Rules for Island County Sheriff's Department Section 11.02 or its successor.If you have questions, please contact Nicole Wheat, Chief Examiner: 360-679-7379 - Please leave a message. Email Address: nr.wheat@islandcountywa.govJob DutiesDuties include those set forth in this link .Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must meet minimum qualifications:
(1) Attainment of the minimum age of 21 years. No maximum age requirement.
(2) Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Washington State Driver License.
(3) Be a high school graduate or possess GED certification.
(4) Be a United States Citizen or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.*
(5) Good physical and mental health.
(6) Meet minimum weight and height standards.
(7) Vision, uncorrected 20/100, corrected to 20/20 on both eyes.

RCW 41.14.100 An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter, must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language. An application for a position with a law enforcement agency maybe rejected if the law enforcement agency deems that it does not have the resources to conduct the background investigation required pursuant to chapter 43.101 RCW. Resources means materials, funding, and staff time. Nothing in this section impairs an applicant's rights under state antidiscrimination laws.

01After your review of the Automatic Disqualifiers do you believe you are eligible for this position?

02Have you passed the pre-employment testing given by Public Safety Testing, completed your Personal History Statement and sent your scores to Island County?

03When did you take & pass the Public Safety Test? OR When are you scheduled to take the test?04Are you claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria Status? In order to receive the points, you must upload to your application the completed form and the support documents that are listed in the Veterans' Criteria Status Declaration.

05What is your PST Score? If you have retested, list your scores with the most recent score listed first.06Are you willing and able to submit to a complete background investigation including polygraph examination, psychological examination and medical examination?

07Do you have a current Peace Officer Certification in the State of Washington or a state with reciprocity recognized by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (graduation from an approved law enforcement training academy and ability to meet standards prescribed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for equivalency as set forth in WAC 139-05-21); have satisfactorily served the full probationary period in a permanent position; and have served eighteen (18) consecutive months as a fulltime, paid, commissioned officer for a City, County, State, Tribal, or Federal Agency? If your answer is no, you do not meet the current qualifications and your application will NOT be considered for a Civil Service Examination. If you have questions, contact the Civil Service Chief Examiner.08Do you hold a valid Washington State Peace Officer Certification?

09Date of graduation from the WSCJTC Academy: OR Date of graduation from the WSCJTC Equivalency Academy:10If you not hold a valid Washington State Peace Officer Certification, do you qualify for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy.

11For a position with the Island County Sheriff's Office you are required to furnish information for use in determining your suitability. This agency will not release information provided to them to any person including yourself. The information submitted to this agency is confidential and will be used only for investigating suitability for law enforcement employment. ---- I hereby authorize release of any and all information that you may have concerning me, including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby authorize all my previous employers, physicians and professionals who may have examined or treated me, friends, acquaintances, credit reporting services, public agencies and all others to furnish the Island County Sheriff's Office any and all information they may have concerning me. I hereby release you, your organization, or others from liability damage which may result from furnishing the information requested. I further authorize that a photocopy of this form shall be for all intents and purposes, as valid as the original. I authorize you to retain a copy for your files. This release is valid for any information supplied within one (1) year of the date of application. By selecting YES, I authorize the release of the above information.

12Are you claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria Status? Do you certify that you have been released from active military service or you are in receipt of separation orders; AND You have discharge documentation from the United States department of defense that characterizes your service as honorable.

13Are you claiming Veterans' Scoring Criteria Status? If so, do you certify that to the best of your knowledge you are entitled to the veterans' scoring criteria status as set forth in RCW 41.04.010, and that by falsely claiming veterans' scoring criteria status you will be disqualified from employment with Island County Sheriff's Office. You also understand that, if employed, any misrepresentation of facts regarding your receiving veterans' scoring criteria status is sufficient cause for dismissal. If your answer is YES, please attach/upload a copy of your United States Department of Defense discharge document DD Form 214 Member -4 copy, National Guard Bureau Report of Separation & Service NGB Form 22, or other equivalent or successor discharge paperwork (DD Form 214WS Worksheet, USDVA Verification Letter, Statement of Military Service) that characterizes your service as honorable.

14If you are claiming Veterans' Criteria Status, are you claiming: Ten percent (10%) to a veteran who served during a period of war or in an armed conflict as defined in RCW 41.04.005 and does not receive military retirement. The percentage shall be added to the passing mark, grade, or rating of competitive examinations until the veteran's first appointment. The percentage shall not be utilized in promotional examinations. Five percent (5%) to a veteran who did not serve during a period of war or in an armed conflict as defined in RCW 41.04.005 or is receiving military retirement. The percentage shall be added to the passing mark, grade, or rating of competitive examinations until the veteran's first appointment. The percentage shall not be utilized in promotional examinations.15If you are claiming Veterans' Criteria Status, have you been appointed to a position with a state, county or municipal government or other political subdivision of the State of Washington after you were eligible for veterans' points?

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