Job Description

Duties: 

• Monitor and control the activities of inmates, either individually or in groups.
• Use independent judgment to take emergency action when necessary, including verbal de-escalation, and physical and lethal uses of force.
• Take informal action to correct inmate behavior as appropriate.
• Conducted security checks and maintained security in all jail areas, as assigned. 
• Write all required reports/documentation of activity.
• Investigative suspected rule violations.
• Perform all physical and administrative tasks to book, search, and release prisoners. 
• Answer telephone calls and monitor jail access and egress. 
• Operate office equipment, communications equipment, personal computers, and corrections automated systems.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to people of all ages and from all social, cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Perform duties of the position in a confined, controlled, and high-security environment.
• Perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all required areas of the facility.
• When commissioned and authorized, carry arms while transporting prisoners outside the jails or on other specific assigned duties.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at the assigned worksite.
• Maintain the physical ability to deal with physical confrontational or combative situations through the use of defensive tactics, including the use of reasonable force up to and including deadly force.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance. 

 

Benefits: 

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with no cost for eligible dependents. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support for you, your spouse, domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

 

• Enroll in the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) with County contributions to your pension. Longevity Bonuses: Earn additional monthly pay as you grow with us. Receive $65 per month for 6-10 years of service, $90 per month for 11-14 years, $130 per month for 15-19 years, $150 per month for 20-24 years, and $165 per month for 25+ years.

 

• Earn bonuses for your degrees, including 1.5% of your base salary for an AA Degree, 3% for a BA Degree, and 4.5% for a Master’s Degree. Take advantage of professional development opportunities and education reimbursement to further your career.

 

• Earn additional pay for bilingual fluency. Receive $75 per month for general fluency, $100 per month for medical certifications, and $125 per month for legal court certifications.

 

• Receive a $75 monthly clothing allowance to cover uniform needs. Earn an extra $3 per hour when serving as Officer in Charge.

 

• Enjoy 12 paid holidays each year with additional premium holiday pay. Take advantage of generous leave options, including 96 hours of vacation leave, 96 hours of sick leave, and 2 floating holidays plus 2 premium days annually.

 

• The County provides employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, giving you peace of mind knowing you and your family are protected.

Company Information

Mason County covers approximately 1,051 square miles including 92 square miles of water, and includes Hood Canal, Puget Sound, approximately 200 lakes, the Olympic National Forest/Park, two state prisons, 13 schools, numerous scattered communities, and is surrounded by more than 1.3 million people that often recreate in our county. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is responsible for all of Mason County including support as needed within the city limits of Shelton.

Washington State, for 13 years running, has had the lowest number of law enforcement officers per 1000 citizens in the United States. The average is 2.3 officers per 1000 in the US and 1.3 in Washington. The MCSO has approximately .87 deputies per 1000 citizens.

Our deputies respond to an average of 24,000 calls for service per year. The number of calls on any given day can fluctuate from 60-200. With 5-7 deputies covering the entire area and that call volume, we are often delayed in our response to non-life-threatening calls. Our patrol supervisors must prioritize calls and place the response to crimes against persons above crimes against property.

Experience

High School Diploma or GED, U.S. Citizenship, At least 21 years old, Valid Washington Driver's License.