Full-Time Corrections Officers
Salary: $56,706.52- $69, 602.52 (Subject to change due to overtime opportunities.)
Signing Bonus of $5,000.
Washtenaw County offers an enormous benefits package which includes:
- Full Pension (25 years of service and 50 years of age for full retirement; vested after 10 years)
- Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield, add up to 9 other dependents for just $75 a month!)
- Dental and Vision
- 457 plans available
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Uniform/ Firearm Allowance
- 6 paid personal days
- 12 paid sick days a year
- 12 paid vacation days a year
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Paid Training
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a higher-classified employee, manage, regulate and proactively supervise inmate behavior by assessing inmate risk and need, effectively assign inmates to housing, meet inmate basic needs, define and convey expectations for inmate behavior, and proactively supervise inmate activities to productively influence how they spend their time.
The Corrections Division operating philosophy is Strategic Inmate Management (SIM). Corrections Officers fulfill their role, complete their duties, and perform assigned tasks according to the elements, principles, and behavioral requirements of Strategic Inmate Management.
ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- No prior felony convictions.
- Successful completion of the Empco Corrections test, earning a minimum score of 70 points. More information available at https://client.empco.net/.
- Successful completion of the Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) as required by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council. Test scores are valid for one (1) year.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment written test and interview conducted by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to work at any designated work site.
- Must meet qualifications to be a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) operator.
- Corrections Officers must successfully complete an approved Corrections Academy, which includes a mandatory basic firearms course, within the first year of employment.
- Corrections Officers must display firearm proficiency at intervals determined by the Sheriff’s Office or as otherwise directed.
EDUCATION
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Possession of an associate or bachelor’s degree, coursework in criminal justice or related field, or other advanced degree(s) or certificate coursework in related fields is desirable.
EXPERIENCE
Previous work experience in a correctional setting or a collaborative work environment requiring considerable interpersonal interaction is preferred, but not required.
Please apply here: Corrections Officer Application – Formstack. After applying, you’ll receive a link to schedule your Info Session via ZOOM that is required for each applicant.
Questions regarding the Corrections Officer position, please email us: wcsohr@washtenaw.org