Corrections Position

Forks Police Department - Corrections Officer

 

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Forks Police Department - Corrections Officer

Last updated on March 17, 2022
PST Partner Agency since October 19, 2011

Vacancies: 3

Community Information

The Forks Police Department is a rural community on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. Port Angeles is the nearest city, some 60 miles to the East on Hwy. #101. Forks is nestled in the forests of several private timber companies, and is near the Olympic National Park. Forks is within miles of the Pacific Ocean. There are plenty of beach hikes available in the area, and numerous rivers for Steelhead and Salmon fishing. The City is also located near several American Indian Reservations, and enjoys sharing cultural awareness with each other. The City has one elementary school, one middle school, and one Senior High School. Forks High School has been designated a "high tech high" due to their focus on computers for the future. Also located in downtown Forks is an annex for Peninsula Community College. Forks is located about an hour drive from Port Angeles. From Port Angeles, you can hop a ferry to Victoria, Canada for the day or weekend. Another hour and a half with get you to Silverdale for shopping, and Bremerton is a short drive from there.

Department Information

The Forks Police Department has a Patrol Division, made up of one police chief, sergeant and 3 patrol officers. The department also operates its own 40 bed jail facility. The department pays for uniforms, and longevity incentive pay. The Police Officers and Corrections Staff are represented by Teamsters Local #589. There is one union staff member who is responsible for all records of the department and maintains control and audit trails regarding all evidence and property. City of Forks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Area Information

County: Clallam
Population: 3,200
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Forks Police Department - Corrections Officer has 3 vacancies.

Number of current openings: 3

Salary Information

2022 $3051.51 - $3797.08 month

2023 2.0% increase

Benefit Information

Family coverage paid by City for medical/dental/vision/life/VEBA.  We currently have a cost share for medical ranging from ($25-$50). Optional deferred compensation plan.  PSERS retirement.

Forks Police Department - Corrections Officer 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
Citizenship Legally Eligible to Work in the US
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements 20/50 corrected to 20/25
College Requirement 2 year preferred - not required
Prior Experience Requirement Taken into consideration - none required
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Contact Information

Forks Police Department - Corrections Officer

500 E. Division Street
Forks, WA 98331 Clallam County
360-374-2223

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


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