We are pleased you are interested in the position of Lateral Corrections Officer with the City of Fife Police Department. We are establishing a certified eligibility register. There is a $15.00 non- refundable fee to be submitted with the Civil Service Application and necessary documentation. Failure to submit the necessary non-refundable fee will result in your application packet not being reviewed. A typing certificate from a career employment agency must be attached with a minimum typing speed of 25 wpm. Only City of Fife Civil Service applications will be accepted for consideration.

 The application acceptance will be, screened and in position to be processed. The applicant will receive, by mail, the dates and times of their appointment for the Oral Board to complete the testing process.  At the completion of the process, an eligibility register will be established.

Only completed and fully signed application packets and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed.  All applications received will be screened for eligibility to participate in the examination process. Applications will be scored according to pre-determined rating criteria.  Only those candidates receiving the highest scores on the applications will be invited to compete in the examination process. The City reserves the right to close acceptance of applications at any time.

As examination sessions are successfully completed, all applicants will be placed on an eligibility register in rank of test score order. The register will be eligible for one year from the date of Certification by the Civil Service Commission.

In order to be placed on an eligibility register, applicants must successfully complete, written essay examinations and Oral Board interviews.

Upon the applicant being interviewed by the Police Department there will be an extensive background investigation on each applicant considered for hiring. Including criminal, WSMV, psychological, polygraph, and physical testing.  This may also include any history of illegal drug use. 
  
The information contained in this packet is to reflect and describe the principal functions and qualifications for this position, the level of knowledge and skill required along with the scope of responsibility.  Individuals may be required to perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload. 

Once hired, this will be a Regular Full Time position, with three shifts (day, swing and graveyard) that will rotate every three months. This schedule provides for shift overlap and training day overlap.

The employee must successfully complete a 12-month probation period before being permanently employed. They must maintain a level of physical fitness necessary to perform the duties of a Corrections Officer.

The City of Fife is a drug-free and tobacco free workplace. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law.

The Employer of Commissioned Officers shall provide uniforms.
Questions should be addressed to:

Helen Ware, CMC

Deputy City Clerk, Secretary/Examiner
Fife Civil Service Commission
5411 23rd St. E.
Fife, WA 98424
253-922-2489 X 8615

Description:

Class specifications are only intended to represent a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for prisoner processing and detention. Work involves performing a variety of duties related to the effective operation of the city jail. Primary responsibility is for processing prisoners into jail, ensuring their safekeeping while in jail, and processing out of jail. Work requires a considerable amount contact with prisoners who may use abusive language or become violent; with citizens in explaining provisions of ordinances. Error in work can result in being assaulted by prisoners, prisoners escaping or prisoners not being given medications on time. Work is performed in the jail or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and requires the occasional safe operation of a van or automobile.

SUPERVISION:

The Corrections Officer reports directly to a Sergeant. After an initial training period, employee performs duties without direct supervision except for unusual or difficult problems occasionally encountered when assistance or advice may be required. When working in jail, employees may be responsible for assigning duties to jail trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Receives prisoners from arresting officers and books prisoners into the jail facility taking pictures and completing and maintaining a variety of records.
2. Searches prisoners, inventories and secures prisoner's property.
3. Applies physical force required if necessary to restrain an intoxicated, rowdy, or abusive prisoner.
4. Directs the activities of trustees or personally prepares and serves meals to prisoners, cleans jail areas and other related duties; issues jail clothing, bedding and personal items to prisoners.
5. Escorts visitors and prisoners to and from court hearings, ensure that jail standards are being enforced.
6. Coordinates medical services for prisoners,
7. Explains provisions or ordinances to citizens and attempts to obtain compliance.
8. Works rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
9. Performs related duties as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the physical strength to exert force and/or occasionally lift or carry objects weighing up to 70 pounds; the ability to perform tactical self-defense in the event of an escape attempt by a prisoner; the ability to restrain a prisoner; the endurance to frequently move about from location to location on foot; and the ability to see and hear constantly. Frequently required to remain seated or standing for extended periods; frequently reaches and uses hands, arms and/or feet and legs, including carrying, pushing, pulling, handling and grasping; repetitive hand motion associated with computer data entry; and periodically required to kneel, crouch, bend, stoop or crawl.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lateral hires must have a minimum of Two (2) years of full – time Corrections experience in a City, County, State, or Federal Police agency with a break in service no greater than twelve (12) months and / or currently employed.  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to learn and enforce jail standards and department regulations concerning the operation of the City's jail.  Safely operate a City vehicle in a variety of weather conditions.  Safely restrain and transport prisoners without personal injury.  Remember details and accurately maintain a variety of records.  Ability to complete mandatory job-related training requirements.  Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, trustees, police personnel and the public.  Deal with the public in a pleasant and courteous manner.  Demonstrate physical strength and agility necessary to perform the essential functions.  Ability to maintain composure and self-control under adverse conditions.  Ability to use common sense and be flexible in all matters.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a Food Handler's Permit(health card) at time of appointment. Must have successfully completed the Washington State Corrections Officers Academy.

Must be 21 years of age or over, a High School graduate or possess GED, and a Citizen of the United States.

In accordance with WAC 296-24,296-62, and 296-155, the training needs for this classification include the following: first aid, protective equipment, fire suppression, hazard communication, and blood borne pathogens.