Control Board Operator

• Klickitat County Civil Service will be testing for the position of Control Board Operator to work for the Klickitat County Sheriff. Applications and job description can be obtained online at the Klickitat County website: https://klickitatcounty.org/ and clicking on the job listing. Any questions or requests can be sent to Klickitat County Civil Service at email civilsc@klickitatcounty.org. The closing date is 5:00 p.m. on September 8, 2023. Exams will be held on September 9, 2023, in Goldendale WA. A $20 exam fee is required.
• Maintains surveillance of corrections personnel and their movement throughout the corrections Facility. Keeps close watch of inmates that are outside of their assigned cells. Answers all incoming telephone calls and distributes to appropriate personnel. Has minimal contact with inmates and prisoners.

Essential Job Duties:

• Operate the control room and electronically control the movement of persons within the jail.
• Coordinate and provide information and assistance to jail inmates, visitors, and jail staff.
• Maintain close surveillance and control of inmate activities.
• Monitor and direct the activities of inmate workers at the direction of Corrections Officer.
• Present factual information in court on observations and investigations when appropriate. Write reports when necessary.
• Operate and follow radio procedures when necessary.
• Maintain required logs and reporting requirements.
• Open inmate mail and check the same for contraband.
• Advice courts of person's incarcerated/new arrests; maintain court board with appearance dates/times.
• Receive information regarding persons on transport and log the information on appropriate log.
• Training of CRT students and part-time Control Room Operators.
• Note any maintenance requests and advise maintenance of the same.
• Provide cook with current inmate count at each meal.

Licenses, Certificates, and Other Requirements
As a condition of an employment, a candidate must have successful outcomes of a polygraph test, drug testing and completion of all examinations.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or have certificate of equivalency.
Must be physically qualified for duties prescribed.
Must not have been convicted of any crime that is punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal prison or institution.
Must not have been convicted of any crime that resulted in incarceration in a county
Shall possess a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
Minimum typing ability.
Must satisfactorily complete 12 months probation.