Corrections Sergeant ***Internal Posting***
Walla Walla, WA 99362
11/1/2024
Position Description
***INTERNAL CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY***
Position: Corrections Sergeant
Salary Range: $5,797.65 to $6,712.11 per month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location Corrections Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA non-exempt
Corrections Union; Benefits Apply
Opens: November 1st, 2024 Closes: November 22nd, 2024
Duties: Working under the direction of the Jail Commander, Correctional Sergeants provide oversight and direction to Correctional Officers in all functional areas of the Walla Walla County Correctional Facility.
Qualifications: To be eligible for promotion, an employee must have successfully served through his/her probationary period, be a current employee of the Walla Walla County Corrections Department and have at least two (2) years of experience as a Correctional Officer with Walla Walla County. Candidates should be familiar with all functional areas of the Walla Walla County Corrections Facility.
Exam Process: A written exam is required with testing on December 13th, 2024, at 2 pm in the Training Room located at 314 W. Main St. room 214, second floor.
Two Hours to complete 100 questions that are multiple choice
Section A - [Book] Managing Police Organizations – Paul Whisenand, 7th Edition, Chapters 1-5 (all materials can be checked out from Keri Weber after your application is turned into HR)
Section B - Inmate Behavior Management – The Key to a Safe and Secure Jail (NIC document)
Section C - Inmate Behavior Management – Guide to Meeting Basic Needs (NIC document), Chapters 1-4
Section D - RCW 10.79.080, 10.79.090, 10.79.100, 70.48.020 (Definitions), 70.48.130, 70.48.490, and 70.48.500
Section E - Walla Walla County Corrections Department Custody Manual (Lexipol), Sections 105; 108; 109; 212; 312; 400; 511; 512; 516; 717; and Preface – Organizational Expectations (available online from Lexipol at your County Workstation and via Lexipol mobile app).
Panel interviews will take place the following week for the candidates who pass the written exam.
Application: Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. Job description available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.
Selection: Final selection will be based on the written test, the panel interview, review of the cover letter and resume.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT
Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,797.65 to $6,712.11 per MONTH