State Accredited Agency

Custody Officer

The role of the Custody Officer is to monitor, supervise, and maintain custody of prisoners in the Marysville Jail. Marysville custody officers also assist patrol officers and local outside agencies with bookings, transports, and arrests.

Key Job Duties
• Book prisoners into jail.
• Supervise the activities of prisoners within the facility; investigate and report suspected rule violations.
• Transport inmates to court and other facilities.
• Maintain statistics and prepare reports.

Custody Officer Qualifications

• Possess valid Washington State driver’s license or be able to obtain one by date of hire.
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be at least 21 years old at time of employment
• No convictions for a felony offense
• Possess high school diploma or G.E.D and provide proof of completion upon hire.
• Be able to effectively work in a potentially aggressive or hostile environment
• Able to carry and become firearms qualified
• Possess good written and oral communications skills
• Able to apply basic math skills to practical situations
• Able to work a variety of shifts


For lateral level applicants, the following additional requirements must be met:
• Minimum two years experience as a Custody Officer

Application and Selection Process—Entry Level

The application and selection process is conducted in four phases as described below.


1. Test Registration


Submit required information to PublicSafetyTesting.com
2. Interview


The top scoring candidates from the written exam and physical agility test and will participate in an oral board interview.
3. Eligibility List


Candidates, who successfully complete steps 1-2 as summarized above, will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to participate in pre-employment testing as a candidate for Custody Officer. The eligibility list is valid for one-year for the date of adoption and may be extended.
4. Pre-Employment Testing


At a minimum, pre-employment testing will include the following:
• Interview with the Police Chief
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological examination
• Extensive background investigation
• Medical examination and drug screening

Application and Selection Process Advanced-Lateral Level

The application and selection process is conducted in three phases as described below. Applicants will be notified for current test dates, times and locations.


1. Application Form
Completed application form is evaluated.

2. Interview
Qualified Lateral applicants will participate in an oral board interview.
3. Pre-Employment Testing
As described for Entry-Level Custody Officer.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• State Retirement Plan
• Vacation accrual begins with 20 days a year and increases
• Variety of other employee paid-benefits, including deferred compensation plan, accident, and life insurance plans
• On-going training opportunities

• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Home Detention Program

Effective January 1, 2006
$3,243.82-$4,040.24

Effective January 1, 2007
$3,357.35-$4,181.65

Effective July 1, 2007
100% CPI
Minimum 2.5% Maximum 40%

To Apply

Lateral Candidates:
Submit required forms to:
City of Marysville
1049 State Avenue, Suite 201
Marysville, WA 98270

Entry-Level Candidates:
Submit required information to:
http://www.PublicSafetyTesting.com

The City of Marysville is an equal employment opportunity employer and maintains policies for a drug free, smoke-free environment.