Corrections Position

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Jail/Corrections

 

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Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Jail/Corrections

Last updated on February 28, 2024
PST Partner Agency since April 02, 2012

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

Please note that the use of illegal drugs and the illegal use of prescription drugs, referred to in this acknowledgement, means the use, possession, or distribution of drugs which is unlawful under the provisions of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in this state or its equivalent in any other jurisdiction.

Community Information

Wahkiakum County is a rural community located on the Columbia River, one hour from the coast in SW Washington.

Department Information

7 Full Time Law Enforcement Officers, 9 Corrections/Communication Officers

Area Information

County: Wahkiakum
Population: 4,400
# of Staff: 19

Hiring Status

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Jail/Corrections has 1 vacancy.

 We currently have 1 Corrections/Dispatch position available, and working to get an additional position.

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

Wahkiakum County Corrections Officers are also cross trained 911 Call Taker/Dispatchers and must perform both functions as part of their job duties.

Salary Information

Wages for this entry level position, pay class 6, begin at $4,102.01 monthly. 

Benefit Information

Full benefits include medical, dental, and vision as well as PSERS retirement, and optional life, disability, and health.

Union Position

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Jail/Corrections Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.

Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required A valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Other Dispatch testing which includes a typing test.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider all the scores from the same applicant

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Jail/Corrections Disqualifiers

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.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic Any criminal traffic conviction within the past 3 (three) years. Violation examples include: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Hit & Run Driving.
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 1 (one) year.
Potential 2 (two) or more moving violations in past 3 (three) years.
Automatic 2 (two) or more at-fault accidents in past 3 (three) years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 2 (two) years.
Automatic Any use of illegal drugs while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Any use of illegal drugs in the last 2 years.
Automatic Any illegal use of methamphetamines, opiates.
Automatic Any participation in the manufacture, selling, offering to sell, distribution or transporting for sale any illegal drugs/narcotics.
Automatic Any use of hallucinogenic drugs (mushrooms, LSD, PCP, etc.) within the past one (1) year. No more than 1 (one) uses total.
Automatic Illegal use of 3 (three) or more different controlled substances.
Automatic Any other illegal drug use or pattern of prescription drug abuse.
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic 2 (two) or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.

Contact Information

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office - Jail/Corrections

P.O. Box 65
Cathlamet, WA 98612 Wahkiakum County
(360) 795-3242

Website


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required


Other Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office positions

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