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Corrections (Custody) Officer

Corrections (Custody) Officer

Government Jobs • Lynnwood, WA, US
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Custody Officer

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe care and secure custody of prisoners confined in the Lynnwood City Jail. The employee is also responsible for transporting prisoners to and from court and other jails. The position is located in the Police Department and is under the direct supervision of a Custody Sergeant.

The hiring process includes the following : Physical ability tests (PAT) - Pass or Fail Examination, PST Written Exam - weighted 100%, Top 20 placed on Eligibility List, Criminal background check, psychological assessment, polygraph, and medical assessment, Chief's and / or Command Interview, Basic Law Enforcement Academy through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Entry level custody officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) incentive. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be paid following the start of employment. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of the field training program. Two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.

Custody Officer Salary (2026 Base Wages) :

  • Step 1 : Hourly Rate $42.5573, Per Pay Period $3,404.58, Annual Salary $88,519.18
  • Step 2 : Hourly Rate $43.7633, Per Pay Period $3,501.06, Annual Salary $91,027.66
  • Step 3 : Hourly Rate $45.2824, Per Pay Period $3,622.59, Annual Salary $94,187.39
  • Step 4 : Hourly Rate $46.5463, Per Pay Period $3,723.70, Annual Salary $96,816.30
  • Step 5 : Hourly Rate $47.9959, Per Pay Period $3,839.67, Annual Salary $99,831.47

Essential Functions :

  • Books prisoners that are brought into the jail facility using supplied computer equipment.
  • Fingerprints, photographs and searches prisoners.
  • Maintains jail security, ensuring that prisoners are properly cared for and supervised. Issues clothing and personal care items. Responsible for feeding prisoners, supervising work details and ensuring that their medical needs are met. Monitors prisoner physical and mental health.
  • Serves as security for the court; monitors and searches entrants as appropriate, maintains court conduct rules and removes participants if required.
  • Releases prisoners from custody as requested by the proper authority.
  • Supervises trustees assigned to cleaning the jail, police station, yard area, and any other work project performed by inmates.
  • Transports prisoners to and from court and other jail facilities in the surrounding area.
  • Arranges with state and adjacent counties for transport of prisoners by other agencies and completes necessary documents for prisoner transfers.
  • Maintains proper security of all records stored in the jail.
  • Communicates court dates to prisoners.
  • Completes fingerprint requests made by the public.
  • Maintains equipment used in day-to-day work and jail operations.
  • Responds to internal alarms at the municipal court and front desk.
  • Serves warrants and takes into custody persons who have warrants issued against them.
  • Orders and maintains jail supplies and food for prisoners.
  • Maintains files of fingerprint cards, inmate health records, and other prisoner records.
  • Assists with work at the counter by answering questions and providing information over the phone and in person. Accepts bail money.
  • Maintains correct records in the computer for each prisoner for billing, or other statistics as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular attendance.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Must be at least 20 years old
  • Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License
  • Successfully pass the Lynnwood Physical Ability Test
  • Lateral Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Corrections Officer's Academy or an equivalent out-of-state course AND currently working in that field (no minimum) or have worked in corrections for 12 consecutive months in the past 36 months.
  • Additional Requirements :

    Applicants must also meet the requirements of physical and medical standards of the Custody Officer Academy as prescribed by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. A thorough medical examination, polygraph, credit check, and psychological assessment will be given prior to appointment. Successful candidates will be subject to a background investigation conducted by the Lynnwood Police Department.

    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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