County Corrections Department

Position: Administrative Deputy Jail Commander

Starting Salary: $5,421.46/month - $7,984.22/month, starting salary: DOE, DOQ

Location: Corrections Department, Adult Division

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), FSLA Exempt, Benefits Apply; Non-

Represented; Open until filled

Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This is an administrative, supervisory, and operations coordination position. Position provides direct supervision of the following positions: Jail cook, warrants clerk, transport/chain officer and work crew supervisor and other administrative staff. Provides occasional supervision of Corrections Sergeants if needed and works closely with the Jail Commander and the Director of Corrections to ensure the continuity of daily operations. This position provides administrative, scheduling, payroll, accounting and general office support to the Corrections Department Administration. Position provides accounting support for the Inmate Trust Fund, inmate ancillary services and manages all aspects of the warrant and bail processes. The work is of a confidential nature, requires a thorough knowledge of the department’s purpose, policy, function and practices, and is performed with minimal supervision and responsibly. There are regular and recurring duties, as well as special projects and duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside a corrections facility. Position will have contact with inmates, volunteers, professionals, and stakeholders. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations, including manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and other office equipment, access filing systems, and have sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Must be able to work long and protracted hours of the day and night depending on the complexities of unique situations. Subject to being on-call 24-hour call-back for emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (criminal justice, psychology, sociology or related); OR Associates Degree with five (5) years of increasingly responsible documented experience in corrections; OR High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) years of increasingly responsible documented experience in corrections, criminal justice, human resources, or the legal field.

Application: Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. Visit www.co.walla-walla.wa.us to view the job description and to apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.