Corrections Officer - Experienced (Lateral)

Employer: City of KirklandSalary: $72,964.53 - $91,091.35 AnnuallyLocation: Kirkland Justice Center - 11750 NE 118th St., Kirkland, WAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202100002Location: Police - CorrectionsOpening Date: 12/01/2025Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: PDNONCOMMJob SummaryPerform all Care and Custody functions associated with a detention facility, including transporting inmates to court and regional jail facilities, assisting officers in the field with prisoner transports, providing security to the Kirkland Municipal Court, conducting fingerprinting as needed, and assisting the Kirkland Municipal Court with probation adherence. Corrections officers are specially commissioned by the Chief of Police and are required to comply with all agency policies and able to qualify and maintain the ability to carry department issued firearms in the course of performing their job functions.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the Department mission and roles of officers and support personnel.Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and associated terminology.Knowledge of Department policies and procedures, relevant laws, and limits of own authority.Ability to communicate effectively in all situations, both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal effectively with hostile or aggressive persons and apply physical restraint techniques on persons in custody.Ability to obtain accurate, complete, descriptive information by telephone, and translate information taken into required form and format.Ability to relate to community members' needs in a positive professional manner.Skill in noticing important details.Skill in operating a computer with associated hardware and software and maintain appropriate keyboard proficiency.Minimum QualificationsMust have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English and have excellent inter-personal skills. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. Must possess sufficient strength and physical capacity to perform essential job functions, including application of physical restraint techniques, participation in defensive tactics training, and other required physical activity. Applicant history must be free of adult Felony arrests. Other history will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must successfully pass the Physical Fitness and Abilities Test and have corrected vision of at least 20/20.Preferred QualificationsTwelve or more months of post Corrections academy experience.Hours of WorkMust be available to work rotating shifts. Corrections staff currently work a combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts.Union AffiliationThe Kirkland Police Guild represents the Corrections Officer - Experienced position.Additional InformationOther: Working Conditions & Physical Activities: Corrections Officers schedule consists of varied shifts to include days, swings, or graveyards. Work is performed in and around the City of Kirkland Jail, City vehicles, regional facilities, training scenarios, various courts, and the greater Puget Sound community. The employee will be required to wear a uniform, carry weapons and tools associated with the job function, and maintain the ability to testify with credibility during legal proceedings.Equal Employment OpportunityThe City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or use Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 711.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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