Corrections Control Room Officer - Civil Service

Corrections Control Room Officer - Civil Service

Salary

$60,088.56 - $73,056.60 Annually

Location

Corrections Main-3025 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-COR-0215-JUL

Department

Corrections

Division

Corrections Administration

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

BASIC FUNCTION

To monitor and control the movement of jail personnel, inmates and visitors.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Monitors the movement of jail personnel, inmates and visitors within the jail utilizing T.V. monitors, radios and intercoms; monitors security systems such as module housing alarms, all door hinge pin alarms, window detectors, panic button alarms and smoke/fire detectors.
• Controls the movement of jail personnel, inmates, and visitors; observes and responds to unauthorized movements and/or emergency situations; corrects unauthorized movements by voice commands if possible; routes officers and/or patrol cars to designated locations as necessary; summons outside police, fire and medical assistance as necessary.
• Maintains radio communications with custody officers in housing modules and in transit with prisoners; operates the internal radio communications systems to contact floor officers or receive panic button alarms; answers phone calls and relates information to authorized persons.
• Controls and issues keys and maintains jail key log.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Prefer one (1) year of work experience in a psychiatric, detention or juvenile center; OR, college level course work in the area of corrections, law enforcement, police science, law and justice or social services. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must pass job related tests. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and pre-employment drug screening. Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. No maximum age.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Ability to:

• respond effectively in crisis or emergency situations
• exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
• remain alert and responsive
• identify suspicious acts utilizing T.V. monitors
• monitor and operate a variety of detection devices and equipment simultaneously
• read, understand and interpret work related laws, ordinances and established policies, procedures and practices of the Snohomish County Jail
• understand and follow oral instructions and written procedures and guidelines
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with other criminal justice system staff, county employees and the general public

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Physical hazards may be present from potentially hostile jail inmates. Observes or monitor peoples behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.

SUPERVISION

The employee reports to a Shift Commander. The work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed through observation and evaluation of ability to handle a variety of work procedures quickly and accurately. Unusual situations are referred to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed within a maximum security detention facility. Employees are required to work various shift assignments and on weekends and holidays, as required. Employees shall be subjected to working mandatory overtime.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

• Yes, United States Citizen
• Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
• Yes, DACA Recipient
• None of the above

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

This position is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, and it is likely you will be working nights and weekends. Are you willing and able to accept this type of shift?

• Yes
• No

06

Which best describes your experience using T.V. monitors to monitor movement?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

07

Briefly describe where you gained your experience in question #6.

08

Which best describes your experience using radios and intercoms to monitor movement?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

09

Briefly describe where you gained your experience in question #8.

10

Which best describes your experience working in a psychiatric, detention or juvenile center?

• No experience to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

11

This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?

• Yes
• No

12

Is all the information youve provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified, and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553