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DETENTION SERVICES CORRECTIONS DEPUTY

Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: SPOKANE, WA
Salary: $3,311.68 - $4,468.62
Job Type: Full Time
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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.<BR><BR>Application and further information are available on the Sheriff's website, http://www.spokanecounty.org/sheriff//content.aspx?c=2066.<BR> <BR>CLOSING DATE:  November 16, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. <BR>WRITTEN TEST: November 29, 2012 (November 30, 2012 if needed)<BR>PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST:  Date to be Determined<BR>Pre-test workshop will be held November 27 at 6:00 p.m.  Seating is limited. Reservations are required and only accepted upon receipt of application.<BR>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  <BR> <BR>Successful applicant may be assigned to work at Geiger Corrections or the County Jail.<BR><BR>APPLICATION PACKETS<BR>Submit the following documents to Civil Service when filing:<BR>•Civil Service Application packet<BR>•Sealed official high school/GED and college transcripts (if applicable)<BR>•DD-214, if applicable (copy) <BR>•Current driver’s license (copy)<BR>•Birth certificate (copy, state or county issued only)<BR>•Social security card (copy)<BR>•Notarized copy of Physical Ability Waiver<BR>•Non-refundable $15.00 processing fee (check or money order payable to SCCSC; no cash will be accepted).<BR><BR>Application packets without the attached documents listed above will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.<BR><BR>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<BR>•United States citizen who can read and write the English language. Must be at least 21 before first date of employment.  Candidates who are 20 years of age may apply but cannot receive appointment until age 21.<BR>•High school graduate or equivalent.<BR>•Height and weight proportional and sufficient for physical restraint of inmates.<BR>•Valid driver’s license upon hire and throughout employment.<BR>•Vision no worse than 20/100; correctable to 20/20 or 20/30 in lesser eye.  No color vision deficiencies.   Normal hearing.<BR>•Applicant must qualify through background review which includes integrity interview and oral boards. <BR>•Upon conditional offer of appointment, all applicants shall be subject to polygraph, medical and psychological evaluation.<BR>•This is a union position and, as such, as a condition of employment, the selected individual is required to join.<BR><BR>Physical Ability Test:   See requirements at: http://www.spokanecounty.org/Sheriff/content.aspx?c=2066 Grip strength of 90 lbs. in stronger hand/80 lbs. in lesser hand is required and will be tested. This will be combined with the PAT. Date to be determined.<BR> <BR>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Includes but is not limited to the following):<BR>Maintain security of the jail as primary responsibility.  Maintain the safety, discipline and well being of inmates according to rules and regulations.<BR><BR>Maintain official jail records as required by law.  <BR><BR>Receive, search, and book incoming inmates.  Issue jail supplies, record and store personal effects and install inmates in cells.<BR><BR>Assist medical staff in caring for health of inmates.  Render first aid as necessary.<BR><BR>Prepare and transport inmates to court, medical/dental appointments, hospital, guard duty, and other agencies. <BR><BR>Release inmates by established procedures of bail, court order or other authority.<BR><BR>Serve warrants, subpoenas, writs and other legal papers.  Oversee food service, routine cleaning and personal hygiene of inmates.  May be required to assist in fingerprinting and photographing individuals.  <BR><BR>Testify in court or at hearings.<BR> <BR>Performs other related duties as required.</font></td>
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