Clark County Jail Services will host two sessions of a corrections career testing event on Saturday, June 3.
The first training session will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, and the second will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will be located at the Jail Work Center Facility at 5197 NW Lower River Road.
The testing consists of a written exam and a physical ability test. It is required for individuals who are interested in entering a career as a corrections officer, stated a news release from the county.
Candidates who successfully complete the testing are eligible to move on to the next phase of being considered for employment which includes a comprehensive background check.
Those who attend the event should wear athletic clothing and should bring a bottle of water. Lockers will not be available. Electronic devices will need to be turned off, according to the release.
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.
Clark County is offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for entry level corrections officers and $25,000 for lateral or experienced corrections officers.
Space at the training events are limited and registration is required. To register, visit the county’s website at clark.wa.gov/jail-services/corrections-officer-testing.
To learn more about a career at Clark County Jail Services, go online to clark.wa.gov/jail-services/corrections-careers.
