Corrections Position

Whitman County Jail - Corrections Officer

 

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Whitman County Jail - Corrections Officer

Last updated on October 09, 2023
PST Partner Agency since May 26, 2017

Vacancy: 1

Community Information

Whitman County is a large rural county which boasts nearly 2200 square miles of land in Southeast Washington. It is part of the Palouse region, a rolling prairie-like region that is known for its fertile farm land. The county was formed on November 29, 1871 and is named after Marcus Whitman, a Presbyterian missionary. Whitman County shares a border with seven Washington counties and three Idaho counties. The county seat is located in Colfax. The largest city is Pullman. Whitman County is home to Washington State University (WSU), a Pac-12 university. WSU is the state’s land-grant university and has approximately 17,000 students. Recreational activities in Whitman County include hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, museums, photography, and sporting events. The Snake River and the Palouse River travel through Whitman County. The Snake River’s hydroelectric dams provide recreational opportunities as well as low cost electricity to the area. Whitman County is also home to Rock Lack as well as the lakes formed by the lower Snake River dams. Whitman County has several major summits and peaks including Tekoa Mountain (elevation: 4009'); Kamiak Butte (elevation: 3641'); Steptoe Butte (elevation: 3612'); and Bald Butte (elevation: 3369’). The county has several state and county parks that provide camping, swimming, boating, hiking, and fishing opportunities. In addition to Colfax and Pullman, Whitman County’s other cities, towns, and communities include Palouse, Tekoa, Albion, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, La Crosse, Lamont, Malden, Oakesdale, Rosalia, St. John, Uniontown, Belmont, Diamond, Dusty, Ewan, Hooper, Johnson, Thornton, and Winona.

Department Information

The Whitman County Jail was built in 1984 and can house up to approximately 60 inmates. Our average daily population is approximately 25 inmates. Corrections Officers book and release approximately 1000 people each year. As a small jail each Corrections Officer has the opportunity to experience every aspect of the career. On any given day our Corrections Officers perform hourly welfare checks, operate the control room, books and releases inmates, supervises inmate workers, reviews incoming and outgoing inmate mail, handles emergencies as they arise, and ensures the security of the facility. Due to our size our Corrections Officers get to enjoy a career where each day brings something new. Our staff includes a facility commander, three sergeants, nine line officers, and one part-time officer. We also have opportunities for interns who learn and work alongside Corrections Officers.

Area Information

County: Whitman
Population: 46,570
# of Staff: 14

Hiring Status

Whitman County Jail - Corrections Officer has 1 vacancy.

Vacancies are filled by Civil Service Commission "Rule of Five" with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur. 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. 



Salary Information

January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023

Corrections Officer

Union: COSS - Corrections Officer and Support Staff

  • Grade 10
  • Start: Step A - $3,813.00
  • Salary Range: Step A - $3,813.00 per month through Step E - $4,635.00 per month
  • Longevity: 1% at 7 years and 2% of the base wage at 10 years.
  • Uniform Allowance - $650.00 per year.


 Salary information is also on the Whitman County Website:

Link to website - Compensation - http://www.whitmancounty.org/265/Compensation
















Benefit Information

Full Time Benefits:

  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance through Teamsters Welfare Trust.
  • Annual/Vacation leave and Sick leave accrue at 8 hours per month.
  • 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Whitman County is a Department of Retirement Systems employer.
  • On-Site Workout Facility.





Whitman County Jail - Corrections Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
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 Correctable to 20/20
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Whitman County Jail - Corrections Officer 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
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past One year(s).
Automatic Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last one year(s).
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Hallucinogen use within past One years.
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor or felony convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
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.

Contact Information

Whitman County Jail - Corrections Officer

400 N Main St
Colfax, WA 99111 Whitman County
(509) 397-5244

Website


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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