Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is looking for the best and the brightest individuals to join our family!

You can make a difference in your local community, directly serving the citizens of Kitsap County. Our officers provide crucial support and mentoring to inmates, with a focus on successful reentry into the community .

Great benefits including 6 months advanced vacation & sick leave, pension, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and much, much more!

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); AND
• Completion of Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1/2004 – 7/2021, or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC; AND
• Successful completion of the agency's corrections FTO/training programs.
• Successfully complete WSCJTC Equivalency Academy within one year of hire.
  

Please Note:

• Applicants that have been separated from employment for more than one year as a federal, state, county or municipal Corrections Officer do not qualify for the lateral position and can apply for the Corrections Officer 1 position.
• Employment from other law enforcement agencies will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to Kitsap County Human Resources and CJTC review. For assistance with this process, contact humanresources@kitsap.gov to be connected with the appropriate Human Resources staff assigned to Civil Service. Candidates determined by CJTC to not be equivalent will still be eligible for the entry level position.
• Applicants will be disqualified if they have resigned in lieu of being terminated for cause or were discharged for disqualifying misconduct from a full-time commissioned law enforcement position, in accordance with RCW 43.101.

Preferred Education, Experience and Other Qualifications

• Washington State lateral candidates that do not have to attend the equivalency academy will receive 5% preference points added to the overall score.

• Have completed Washington State Criminal Justice Corrections Academy or completed the Department of Corrections CORE program from 1/2004 – 7/2021, or have an equivalent certification that is recognized by CJTC
• Pass multi-phased testing process including physical agility, oral board interview, credit and criminal background check, and a lie detection examination.
• Pass medical/physical and psychological evaluation requirements.
• Submit a copy of their State employment driving record to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
• In accordance with 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 of America, a lawful permanent resident or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient who can speak, read, and write the English language.
• An application for a position with a law enforcement agency may be 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.

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be able to fulfill all traveling requirements of this position and meet the qualifications and guidelines of the Fleet Risk Control Policies in the operation of a motor vehicle on County business, including possessing and maintaining a valid Washington State Driver's License and the appropriate amount of automobile insurance.

• Successfully pass probation attaining career service status.

• Complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officers Academy (WSCJTC COA) or equivalency if applicable.

• The problems and attitudes of people of all ethnic and economic groups in relation to law enforcement agencies.

• Appear for scheduled work with regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
• Work assigned, rotating shifts with varying days off, and are expected to be able to perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the Sheriff's Office Jail.
• Follow a daily routine and job duties are performed according to Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.) and other procedures or policy changes as approved by the Superintendent of Corrections and/or Sheriff.
• Work over 40 hours in a workweek as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Effectively plan, prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks within prescribed timeframes.
• Use independent judgment in deciding courses of action and to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing actual and potential dangers and determining an appropriate course of action.
• Communicate effectively, both in written an oral format, with a diversity of people from all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, including people with social and behavioral problems.
• Accept and respect the individual differences of prisoners and respond in a professional manner to their needs without the interference of personal bias.
• Be a team player that helps the organization meet its objectives.
• Positively represent the County, maintain the trust the community has placed in each of us.
• Demonstrate honest and ethical behaviors.
• Use physical restraint when necessary, but not abuse authority.
• Understand and follow verbal orders given by supervisors and written procedures and regulations.
• Maintain control of own temper to remain in charge of situation
• Make effective decisions and exercise good judgment under stressful situations or circumstances.
• Type accurately, record information correctly, answer the phone and perform any other clerical duties related to booking and releasing prisoners, court procedures, and jail record keeping. Operate a computer.
• Supervise groups of prisoners and take verbal abuse from prisoners without reacting negatively.
• Work quickly and efficiently under constantly changing job demands.
• Satisfactorily complete prescribed courses of training at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy and other In-Service Training programs, within prescribed timeframes.
• Qualify in defensive tactics and hostage survival, CPR, use of an AED, and basic first aid.
• Demonstrate and exercise skill in the use, care and accurately firing firearms.
• Physically subdue and restrain inmates in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations.
• Wear protective equipment as required by the Office.
• Manage face-to-face interactions and confrontations with hostile, depressed and/or otherwise emotionally distraught suspects/inmates.
• Use various equipment associated with a jail environment, in addition to equipment such as a personal computer, telephone, copiers, printers, and other applicable technical equipment.
• To drive a vehicle to off-site training facilities, seminars, academies, or in the transport of inmates to appointments.

• Work in a jail environment, occasionally escorting inmates to court or appointments, and occasionally working in an office setting.
• Driving a vehicle and exposure to the hazards associated with all weather conditions and traffic is necessary.
• This is a 24 hours/day, 7 day a week operation and employees rotate shifts, with varying days off.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must have sufficient strength and flexibility including running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling in order to physically subdue and restrain inmates or other individuals in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations as necessary.
• Visual acuity is required to conduct investigations of jail incidents and crime scenes and operate computer equipment. (Visual acuity cannot be worse than 20/100 in each eye without correction and corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the lesser eye.) No color vision deficiencies.
• Wearing protective equipment a required by the Office.
• Hear voice communication and respond appropriately and to hear and understand two-way radio communications.
• Sitting, walking or running, standing, bending, carrying light items.
• Firing a weapon.

• Exposed to hazardous conditions where incumbents must respond to emergencies presenting physical risks from various sources including: violent suspects/inmates, variety of potential weapons, noise, chemicals, bodily secretions, and other potential situations/dangers typical to jail settings.
• Required to work shifts, overtime, holidays and weekends, and to respond to emergencies.

• Receive prisoners into custody.
• Input personal data and information into the computer terminal and required logs.
• Check computer for outstanding warrants and serve warrants, subpoenas, writs and other legal papers, search, and take identification data such as fingerprints and photographs.
• Maintain office jail records as required by law.
• Collect, record, secure, and store personal property, including money and other valuables.
• Receive and accurately record payment of bail and money intended for inmates. Take and distribute inmate commissary requests when required.
• Use independent judgment in deciding courses of action and to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Enforce rules and Sheriff's Office Jail regulations according to Standard Operating Procedure.
• Instruct inmates on Sheriff's Office Jail regulations and procedures.
• Restrain inmates in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations.
• Participate in disciplinary proceedings and hearings as assigned.
• Summon medical attention for prisoners and render first aid as necessary.
• Assume responsibility for movement of prisoners within assigned area of Sheriff's Office Jail.
• Assign and direct work of inmate workers and other prisoners in the cleaning and maintenance of Sheriff's Office Jail areas.
• Oversee food service, and assures that all utensils are returned after meals.
• Oversee activities of inmates in regards to recreation, educational classes, visitation time and counseling.
• Refer unusual problems and situations or emergencies to the Supervisors.
• Interviews with attorneys, social workers, and other authorized personnel. Screen visitors.
• Operate control room: Monitor cameras of Sheriff's Office Jail and control all entrances, doors and gates within the Sheriff's Office Jail. Watch for potentially dangerous situations and other improper Sheriff's Office Jail conditions.
• Answer phone calls and relay approved information concerning prisoners to relatives, attorneys, probation, police officers and others.
• Coordinate with various Municipal Courts, District Courts, Superior Courts, Tribal Courts and Federal Courts to assure that prisoners appear as scheduled for trial.
• Escort and transport inmates to courts and other facilities or institutions. Operate a motor vehicle to transport prisoners.
• Release inmates according to Standard Operating Procedures and established procedures for release, such as posting bond, payment of bail, and personal recognizance, as authorized by the courts.
• Process and maintain commitments according to established procedure.
• Compose and prepare written incident reports, logically organizing details concerning any problem or emergency situations or occurrences within the Sheriff's Office Jail.
• Oversee the disbursement of medications.
• Receive training in the safety and use of firearms and other weapons. Discharge firearms and other weapons accurately.
• Testify in court or at hearings.
• Read, understand and interpret law, ordinances, rules and regulations related to correctional work.

• May perform specialized duties depending on individual officer's background and ability, and the needs of the department.
• Perform related work as required.

As a Corrections Officer with the Sheriff’s Office, you will have career development opportunities in various specialty assignments and additional duties:

• Court/Transport Unit
• Classification Unit
• Training
• Alternatives to Incarceration Unit
• Background Investigations
• Medical liaison
• Re-entry Coordinator
• Booking Coordinator

• When an applicant on the hiring register is offered permanent employment that will be contingent upon the applicant successfully passing a medical, psychological and polygraph examination, and a complete reference and background investigation, executive board interview and any other process deemed necessary by the Sheriff's Office.
• Any conviction record may be disqualifying.
• The term of the hiring register shall normally be for six (6) months and in no event longer than two (2) years

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.