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Lynnwood Confinement Officer
19321 44th Ave West
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
Phone: 425-670-5600
Department Website
Agency Added: 03/15/2018 | Last updated: 01/29/2019
The City of Lynnwood is conveniently located just 15 miles north of Seattle. A community of approximately 36,000 covering an area of 7.86 square miles, Lynnwood serves as the commercial heart of South Snohomish County. Centrally located with easy access to I-5, I-405, and Highway 99, Lynnwood is ideal for businesses and residents looking for a place to call home. The community is home to Alderwood, one of the largest shopping malls and retail centers in Washington State. Because of its central location, well-designed office parks, and commercial services, Lynnwood has a number of major employers in the area including Edmonds Community College and Group Health Medical. Lynnwood boasts a diverse citizenry, with over 25% of its population from various ethnic groups. Lynnwood is identified as a regional growth center 'Core City by the Puget Sound Regional Council and is the only Core City solely located in Snohomish County, as well as the only Core City located between Everett and Northgate (Seattle) along the I-5 corridor.
Within the Lynnwood Police Department is a Detention Division, which operates the Lynnwood Municipal Jail. The jail is classified as a 46 bed holding facility and incarcerates misdemeanor offenders only. The average daily population is 40 offenders. The Detention Division employs 2 Confinement Sergeants, 12 Confinement Officers, and 1 EHD Officer. Officers have ample opportunities for training and advancement.
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Minimum Age | 21 | X | |
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. | X | |
Driver's License Required | Yes | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | X | |
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | X | |
Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Yes | X | |
Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | X | |
Current Hiring Status | The City of Lynnwood will be filling 1 Confinement Officer position. | ||
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
Request/ Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur |
THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS. POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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The City of Lynnwood will be filling 1 Confinement Officer position in the next 2 months. Candidates must test with PST to be considered for our hiring process.
The salary range is $30.48 - $34.38 per hour.
Additional pays include:
Longevity: 2% of straight time wage after 5th year, 3% of straight time wage after 10th year, 5% of straight time wage after 15th year, and 7% of straight time wage after 20th year.
Overtime at time and a half paid for work in excess of scheduled hours, court time or call-backs.
Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. Paid vacation of 80 hours (after one year) to 210 hours (after 20 years) annually.
Shift Schedules:
12 hour shift schedule - three days on, three days off.
Participation in the State of Washington PSERS Retirement System.
ICMA Deferred Compensation Program.
Annual sick leave allowance as provided by State Statute (RCW 41.26), accrued at the rate of eight hours per month.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage provided. 100% of the employee medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums are paid for by the City of Lynnwood and 90% of dependent medical and dental premiums are paid for by the City.
Bereavement/emergency leave program.
Uniforms and equipment provided and maintained by the City with monthly clothing cleaning allowance.