Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Brownstone Reentry Center

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections and Custody Officer 1 at Brownstone Reentry Center in Spokane. This full-time position provides security, monitors inmate activity, and enforces post orders to maintain safety and order within the facility.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of Corrections experience and CORE training completion. On-call opportunities may arise with competitive benefits and paid training.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Department of Corrections Corrections and Custody Officer or as a correctional officer with equivalent security functions.
• CORE (Academy) completion required and successful Field Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of BSRC and control movement into, out of, and within BSRC.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals and staff movement via cameras and counts.
• Drive incarcerated individuals to employment, medical appointments, etc.
• Operate communications devices to relay information among personnel.

Skills

Corrections experience

CORE training

Education

CORE Academy completion

Job description

Corrections and Custody Officer 1 (CO2) - Brownstone Reentry Center - Full-time position available - Agency Internal only

Recruitment may be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

About Reentry Centers:

Reentry Centers serve as a bridge between life in prison and life in the community. Incarcerated people at Reentry Centers focus on transition, to include finding and retaining employment, education, treatment, reconnecting with family members, and develop life skills. They learn and refine social and living skills to create a smoother transition from prison confinement. Reentry Centers provide people with focused opportunities for success.

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Salary Information:

Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (DOC WFSE Range 45 Step J-M)

• Full-time - $5,523 - $5,948
• On-call/Hourly - $31.74 - $34.18

Corrections & Custody Officer 2: (DOC WFSE Range 53 Step H-M)

• Full-time - $6,407 - $7,243
• On-call/Hourly - $36.82 - $41.63

To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level you must meet the following qualifications:

• One year of experience as a Department of Corrections (DOC) Corrections and Custody Officer, which includes successful completion of the CORE (Academy) and the Correctional Officer Field Training Program.

OR

• One year of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult or juvenile corrections where security functions equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

On-Call Positions

On-call staff may have the opportunity to work an average of 32-40 hours per week, although the positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Incumbents will be required to attend 6 weeks of full-time paid training immediately upon hire and will be considered for full time permanent and/or temporary vacancies as they occur. All correctional officers, including those in on-call positions, are provided with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and retirement as well as paid sick leave, holiday pay and paid vacation; provided they work at least 20 hours or more each week.

Please note: if you recently applied to this location within the last 90 days, no need to reapply.

Facility information

Brownstone Reentry Center (BSRC) is housed in a building that was built in 1910 in the heart of downtown Spokane. It is near health care services, substance abuse treatment and is on the main transit line. The primary goal is to improve public safety by positively changing lives, building positive relationships with family and providing residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the community. Residents who meet the screening criteria may be transferred to BSRC 12 months before their earliest release date. The facility is operated in partnership with a contract agency, The Transition House, that provides 24/7 safety, security and food services. The building is owned by the Department of Corrections.

Custody Level: Minimum Security Classification Facility

Learn more, click on the link: Reentry Centers | Washington State Department of Corrections

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. Click here to learn more about the Correctional Officer hiring process.

Brownstone Reentry Center is an adult correctional facility in a minimum custody setting. This position provides safety and security, and assists in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities of the adult incarcerated individuals within the facility in accordance with established department methods and procedures.

This position performs the following work

• Maintain security of BSRC and control movement into, out of, and within BSRC in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Monitor incarcerated individual activities and movement by observing incarcerated individual activity at close range or at a distance and visually monitoring all security areas.
• Drive incarcerated individuals to employment, medical appointments/etc.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals, visitor, and staff movement by using facility cameras.
• Conduct formal and informal counts to account for incarcerated individuals.
• Operate communication devices such as two-way radio, telephone, etc., to convey information among personnel and to refer callers to appropriate areas.
• Read, understand, and follow Post Orders.
• Maintain proper use, control, and accountability of keys, tools, and equipment.
• Strictly adhere to established staff safety practices and maintain personal accountability for the safety of self and others. Actively support and participate in safety and security exercises and drills.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs