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Summary Three Corrections Deputy positions are actively being recruited until filled. This notice is to seek applicants to participate in the Civil Service Examination for Corrections Deputy. All classified employees/positions within the Sheriff's Office require a Civil Service Examination.

When the position is open it will be a full-time position sworn (Commissioned) position within the Island County Sheriff's Office. Deputy performs a variety of duties and responsibilities in the Corrections and Detention facility located at the Island County seat in the Town of Coupeville. Corrections Deputies work in a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week maximum-security jail to maintain facility security by: receiving, booking, maintaining custody of, escorting, transporting, caring for and overseeing offenders.

They are also responsible to model pro-social behaviors and promote positive correctional practices. Read this announcement thoroughly - it contains vital information about the Application and Civil Service Examination process. All notifications regarding this process will be sent to you by email, unless you express a preference otherwise by written notice.

This is a Continuous Examination process. Pre-employment written and physical ability testing is offered continuously through Public Safety Testing. PLEASE NOTE: You MUST successfully complete both the physical ability test (PAT) and the written examination offered by Public Safety Testing, submit a Personal History Statement questionnaire, and complete an Island County Application for Employment before your application will be deemed complete.

Incomplete applications will not be considered and you will not be contacted. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must successfully complete the physical ability test (PAT) and written examination offered by Public Safety Testing. For information see - https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/ Applicants must complete an Island County Application for Employment powered by NEOGOV as well upload to it the documents listed below in items 3, 4 (and 5 if applicable)

Have these documents ready prior to submitting your application so that you are able to upload them when requested while filling out the NEOGOV application. You may apply prior to taking the PAT and written testing with Public Safety Testing. Applicants should upload to your NEOGOV application a cover letter and a resume and any other documents you feel support your abilities to perform as a corrections deputy.

Be sure to answer the Supplemental Questions. Applicants must download and complete this form "Authorization to Release Information", sign it, then upload it to your NEOGOV application. If you are claiming Veteran's Scoring Criteria Status, upload a completed Claim for Veteran's Criteria Status form and upload the requested documentation.

CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER: The names of qualified candidates resulting from continuous examinations shall be entered on the eligible register. Certifications for appointments shall be from this register. Names of eligibles from successive examinations in the same program shall be entered on the eligible register at the appropriate places as determined by final grades.

CIVIL SERVICE SELECTION PROCESS: Vacancies are filled by the Civil Service "rule of five" with the top five eligibles forwarded to the appointing authority (Sheriff) for interview and background investigation, as vacancies occur. Applicants given a conditional offer of employment are subject to further processes including polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination and background investigation. Applicants must pass a Civil Service examination; AND pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological evaluation.

All appointments are subject to successful completion of a one year probationary period as set forth in the Civil Service Rules for Island County Sheriff's Department Section 11.02 or its successor. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Sandlin. 360-679-7379 - Please leave a message

Email Address: s.sandlin@islandcountywa.gov Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Duties Duties include those set forth in this link Job Description for Corrections Deputy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must meet minimum qualifications: (1) Attainment of the minimum age of 21 years

No maximum age requirement. (2) Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Washington State Driver License. (3) Be a high school graduate or possess GED certification.

(4) Be a United States Citizen or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language.* (5) Good physical and mental health. (6) Meet minimum weight and height standards. (7) Vision, uncorrected 20/100, corrected to 20/20 on both eyes

* RCW 41.14.100 An applicant for a position of any kind under civil service under the provisions of this chapter, must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident who can read and write the English language. An application for a position with a law enforcement agency maybe rejected if the law enforcement agency deems that it does not have the resources to conduct the background investigation required pursuant to chapter 43.101 RCW. Resources means materials, funding, and staff time

Nothing in this section impairs an applicant's rights under state antidiscrimination laws. * Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Island County does not provide visa sponsorship.

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