Salary : $72,964.53 - $91,091.35 Annually
Location : Kirkland Justice Center - 11750 NE 118th St., Kirkland, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Location: Police - Corrections
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: PDNONCOMM
Job SummaryBased on Department established priorities, provides support services in the areas of prisoner transport, prisoner care and custody, alternative sentencing methods, the taking of crime reports, calls for assistance of a non-criminal nature, records data entry and other activities within the Department.
Principal Accountabilities:- Receives into custody persons arrested by officers, completes arrest reports, fingerprints and photographs the subject, and maintains custody in the Kirkland Police Department jail. Facilitates alternative sentencing programs.
- Transports arrested subjects to and from court or to other detention facilities.
- Coordination of court appearances and schedules.
Essential Duties:- Booking of prisoners, includes input data, fingerprinting, photographing, searching, inventory and storing of personal effects.
- Interviews all in-custody subjects and screens for medical, psychological, and behavioral issues resulting in incarceration in another facility.
- Attends to personal bedding, hygiene needs, and medical needs of inmates as necessary.
- Arranges court appearances and schedules.
- Provides transports (e.g. court, detention center, dentist visits, doctor appointments, and emergency room).
- Orders and prepares meals for prisoners and other items needed by prisoners.
- Work Release. This includes subject interview, evaluation, receipt processing (if applicable), monitoring of payments, booking procedure, work schedule set-up, equipment application, and compliance monitoring.
- Responsible for Electronic Home Detention (EHD). This includes subject interview, evaluation, receipt processing (if applicable), monitoring of payments, booking procedure, work schedule set-up, equipment application, and compliance monitoring.
- Day Detention. This includes initial processing and monitoring of compliance throughout the days of court-ordered detention.
- Serves warrants to individuals already arrested and jailed by other jurisdictions and provide transport to Kirkland.
- Takes information regarding citizen complaints and completes appropriate incident and follow-up reports. Process and complete police reports, as required, in person or telephonically.
- Maintains all booking photos.
Additional Responsibilities:- Keeps the booking and cell area clean and supplied with necessary forms, inmate supplies, and equipment within the jail area.
- Conducts regular maintenance inspections of Corrections vehicles and ensures that necessary equipment is in each vehicle. Completes a written record of all inspections.
- Provides traffic control, upon request, to assist the Patrol and Traffic Divisions when authorized by the Lieutenant, in support of special events.
- Provides backup support to ASA in entering, quashing, recalling, cancelling and second party verification of warrants.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of the Department mission and roles of officers and support personnel.
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and associated terminology.
- Knowledge of Department policies and procedures, relevant laws, and limits of own authority.
- Ability to communicate effectively in all situations, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with hostile or aggressive persons and apply physical restraint techniques on persons in custody.
- Ability to obtain accurate, complete, descriptive information by telephone, and translate information taken into required form and format.
- Ability to relate to citizen's needs in a positive professional manner.
- Skill in noticing important details.
- Skill in operating a computer with associated hardware and software and maintain appropriate keyboard proficiency.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - Minimum age is 21 years.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Related criminal justice experience and/or education preferred.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with an adequate driving record.
- Must not possess physical or visual impairments which would prevent the employee from maintaining physical custody of others, which may include application of physical restraint techniques. Must possess sufficient health and physical capacity to participate in defensive tactics training and other required physical activity.
- Must be able to obtain a police security clearance including polygraph, psychological, and background prior to hire. Must be able to successfully complete the State Certified Corrections Academy and the department Field Training Program.
OtherWorking Conditions Work is performed in jail, court, community, and police department settings as well as driving motor vehicles. The employee is not armed unless working outside of the facility (conducting transports or Kirkland Municipal Court duties) and holds a limited commission to serve warrants. A Corrections Officer is required to wear a uniform in the performance of all duties.
Recruitment ProcessAn application with the City of Kirkland is not required at this time. Please visit to complete the required testing and choose to share your test scores with City of Kirkland. Test scores are viewed on a regular basis and you will receive an invitation from the Kirkland Police Department if you are moving forward.
For questions regarding the background check, please e-mail Lt. Lapaki Zablan (LZablan@kirklandwa.gov).
This position includes a health insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums for 1.0 FTE (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). Premium is prorated for less than 1.0 FTE positions with cost shared between City and the employee.
Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System is mandatory for all eligible positions.
Other employment benefits include:
- 401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with 6.2% City matching contribution
- Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA dollars with City contribution (City contribution depending on employee elected medical plan)
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- City paid Life Insurance
- City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Paid vacation (starts with 13 days first year may be prorated for part-time positions)
- Annual 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Paid sick leave accruals (benefit may vary based on applicable bargaining unit)
- Paid Management Leave for select leadership positions
Perks include:
- Alternative work schedules
- Free EV charging at Level 2 and 3 chargers
- Free ORCA card for public transit
- Access to onsite fitness center and secure bike storage at City Hall
- Free employee parking
- Childcare programs with discounted tuition rates
- Wellness and transportation incentives
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