The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe care and secure custody of prisoners confined in the Lynnwood City Jail.  The employee is also responsible for transporting prisoners to and from court and other jails.  The position is located in the Police Department and is under the direct supervision of a Confinement Sergeant. Incumbents are placed on the salary range depending on their experience.
 

Special Incentives: Lateral Custody Officers hired by the Lynnwood Police Department will receive a twenty five thousand dollar ($25,000) incentive. ten thousand dollars ($10,000) will be paid following the start of employment.  five thousand  ($5,000)  will be paid upon upon successful completion of the field training program (FTO).   Five thousand ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their probationary period.  Five thousand ($5,000) will be paid upon successful completion of their second year of service.  Lateral custody officers are only eligible to participate in the incentive program once.  Lateral custody officers will be credited with vacation accrual consistent with their prior experience up to seven (7) years of service.