Corrections & Custody Officer 2 – Work Crew – Seattle

Description

• If you are viewing this posting from an external job site (such as Indeed), copy/paste the following link to search and apply to this and other WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) positions: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/doc.
• Employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County will receive a 5% premium pay calculated from their base salary.
• Our agency offers a free ORCA card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

1. Online application. You must complete the online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement. 
2. Cover letter. Regarding your interest in this position.
3. Resume. Detailed and chronological. 
4. Three professional-level references. Current and recent supervisors are preferred with a valid phone number and email for each. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for the requirements and definition of. References are contacted after the interview process.

Duties

Supervise, instruct, and monitor individuals ordered to perform community restitution (work crew/community service) to include safely operating state vehicles and maintaining worker safety.

• Transport supervised individuals to and from work site via a state vehicle. 
• Monitor supervised individual activities and movement through visual observation of work site.
• Maintain worker safety and provide rules and safety orientation to work crew participants.
• Issue and account for all equipment, tools, safety and weather gear used by work crew.

• Use appropriate de-escalation skills during stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
• Serve as a positive and motivating role model to work crew participants.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Conduct inspections and searches of supervised individuals and their property if reasonable suspicion exists.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Corrections and Custody Officer with the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) which includes the successful completion of the Correctional Officer training plan.
• And must possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Washington.
  

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, security, corrections/community corrections (probation/parole), or other related criminal justice position where the position requires security functions and/or regular contact with individuals suspected or convicted of crimes.
• And must possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Washington.
  

• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation). 
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training. 
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.

Supplemental Information

Vision:  Working together for safer communities.
Mission:  Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment:  To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
 
Visit Mission & Vision | Washington State Department of Corrections for more information about our agency.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• The required training for each position within DOC can vary. Click here (Download PDF reader) for more information.
• References: A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Please include a minimum of three professional referenceswith a valid email and phone number for each. Current and recent supervisors are preferred. If you are entering your references in the online application, complete the following fields: 
  • First and Last name
  • Title (include their relationship to you, for example: Field Administrator, former supervisor)
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Address Line 1 (list the name of their organization)
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify: We are not able to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application, if required. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. 
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Pre-employment Drug Test: We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process; applicants who test positive for any controlled substances may be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time an offer of employment is made. The salary listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.  
• Represented Position: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). 
• Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other (permanent or non-permanent) positions within 60 days after the listed position(s) have been filled.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year, in accordance with the CBA
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation 
• Plus more! Visit our benefits page for more information.