Entry Level Corrections Deputy

Grant County Sheriff's Corrections Division

The Grant County Sheriff's Corrections Division provides correctional and custody services for over one dozen law enforcement and criminal justice agencies locally, as well as coordination of prisoner custody transfer and transportation with jails and prisons both state and nation wide.

Currently, the Sheriff's Office operates a Maximum Security facility, serving the citizens of Grant County. But, exciting changes are underway with the process of building a new correctional facility. The new justice center will combine all custody operations in one location, and provide the citizens of Grant County with a much-needed facility, designed not only for the current need but for the needs of our citizens and the local law and justice community well into the future. The facility will be a model of the best of new correctional processes, practices, and technology providing a safe and secure facility for our citizens and staff, and a safe and humane environment for all inmates in our custody and care.

Corrections Staff

We currently have 44 correction deputy positions, providing inmate supervision, court security, and transport services.  Correction deputies also serve as State certified firearm and defensive tactics instructors for the corrections division, the Corrections Response Team (CRT), our patrol division, and other local law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

  • 21 Years of Age (there is no maximum age limit)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • No felony convictions or pattern of misdemeanors
  • No use of illegal drugs within the past 5 years
  • No use of marijuana within the past 1 year
  • Possess a WA State driver's License
  • U.S. Citizenship or Resident    

Pay & Benefits

  • 12 Paid holidays (Holiday pay added if the holiday is worked)
  • 12-hour shifts 
    • Days: 6 am to 6 pm
    • Graveyard 6 pm to 6 am
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement; Teamsters Local Union No. 760 
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement Options
    • PSERS Retirement Plan
    • Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust 
  • Salary Range: $64,147 to $80,163 annually    
  • Veteran's Benefits from the GI Bill during training
  • And more!

Application Process

  • Sign up with Public Safety Testing and look for Grant County Sheriff's Office
  • Physical Agility Test consists of 15 pushups in 90 seconds, 12 sit-ups in 90 seconds and 25 squat thrusts in 180 seconds
  • Pass a Written Test
  • Pass an Oral Board Interview
  • Pass a Background Investigation and Psychological Exam
  • Interview with Sheriff Kriete