Duties may include:

1. Performs a wide variety of specialized administrative correction's services such as: interviewing inmates to acquire booking and classification information; books and verifies charges, sentencing, and classification documents are accurate and complete, and determines appropriate placement of inmates in jail facilities and programs.
2. Assesses possible safety risks posed by inmates. Electronically monitors and controls access to all security perimeter entry/departure points and internal movement doors from the main control room or from maximum security pod living quarters within the secured perimeter of the jail; and electronically monitors selected areas within the jail perimeter via closed circuit television surveillance.
3. May be assigned to conduct special assignments such as, needs assessments and risk evaluations to determine where and under what conditions inmates should be housed. Evaluates and determines particular needs of individual inmates; requests criminal records from Law Enforcement Database (LEDS); reviews reports regarding inmate behavior and makes classification decisions based on information obtained. Performs inmate classification reviews and reclassifications as necessary.
4. Prepares, enters, and updates custody information in custody management system; updates inmate custody and release date information based upon work credits, good behavior credits, disciplinary sanctions, and enrollment or termination from work credit eligible programs to ensure inmate release dates are current and accurate. Prepares court docket information and files for court appearances.
5. Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion; and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
6. Electronically monitors complex public safety radio frequencies and serves as the central point of contact for all internal communications from sworn personnel on mobile radios, telephones, or intercoms. Communicates with sworn personnel regarding inmate housing movement within the jail; monitors and dispatches officers in response to alarms; and performs dispatch duties for jail operations.
7. Oversees inmate property storage and release; maintains control of a variety of jail equipment, key, and clothing inventories; and issues equipment and keys to jail line staff at each shift change. Inventories and accounts for all keys and equipment issued through master control; and retrieves and inspects returned Items for serviceability and completeness.
8. Performs administrative duties related to jail visitation; monitors visitor reception, inmate visitation, and jail sally port areas; and maintains shift and emergency incident logs. Makes notifications to staff and agencies, as required, by operational and emergency checklists and, as directed, by supervisors or incident commanders.
9. Establishes and maintains accurate records and files for proper documentation.

Education and Experience:
Jail Services Technician I:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Possession of one (1) year of work experience in a position that required extensive public contact to obtain information for service delivery or assessment.

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Must be willing to work shift assignments and any hours of the day or night, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to operate a twenty-four hour facility.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment and psychological assessment.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process:
1. Apply today! Instead of submitting a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
2. Minimum Qualification Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. This evaluation will take approximately 1 week.
3. Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
4. Panel Interview(s): The top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
5. Pre-Suitability: Candidates who pass the panel Interview will be invited to complete the Pre-Suitability Test, which evaluates an applicant's characteristics and match for this profession.
6. Background Investigation & Job Shadow: Candidates who pass pre-suitability will proceed to a thorough Background Investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office, which takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. During this time, candidates will be invited to participate in a job shadow with a Jail Services Technician.
7. Commander Interview: Candidates who pass the background investigation will be invited to a command interview.
8. Conditional-Offer of Employment: Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and psychological evaluation.
9. Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.

Please note: Candidates who are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

RE-APPLICATIONS:
If you are unsuccessful at any phase in the hiring process, you will be notified by e-mail within two weeks. You will be eligible to reapply whenever we are recruiting, unless you failed one of the following:

• Panel Interview - you must wait six (6) months to reapply.
• Pre-Suitability Test - you must wait six (6) months to reapply.
• Background Investigation - you must wait twelve (12) months to reapply.
• Post-offer Psychological Exam - you must wait twelve (12) months to reapply.

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