Staff from Clark County Jail Services and Human Resources will hold an information open house for individuals interested in a career as a corrections officer on Wednesday, April 19.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. in the sixth-floor hearing room at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
The open house provides an opportunity to learn about the job and the hiring process which includes preparing for the public safety test, training for the physical ability test, completing the background information in a timely manner, preparation tips for the final selection interview, what to expect on post-offer exams, and information about the academy and training process.
The event will close with an open question forum led by staff.
“Corrections officer positions are good paying jobs with excellent benefits,” stated Dave Shook, jail services director, in a news release. “I encourage anyone wishing to serve our community to attend this open house and learn more about joining our dedicated team of professionals.”
The hourly pay range for corrections officers is $30.35 to $40.74. The county offers sign-on bonuses of $10,000 for entry-level new hires and $25,000 for new hires with prior experience.
The release stated corrections officers provide supervision, custody and care of inmates in the Clark County Jail. Duties include booking, searching and releasing inmates, monitoring jail access, courtroom security, inmate transport, inmate classification and work release.
To reserve a spot at the event, email DLCntyJailServicesRe cruiting@clark.wa.gov.
To learn more about the event and corrections officer positions, go online to clark.wa.gov/jail-services/corrections-career-open- house.
