Correctional Officer 1 — Start Your Public Safety Career

Washington State Department of Correction; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, WA is hiring for Correctional Officer 1 and CORRECTIONS CUSTODY OFFICER 2. Roles include maintaining security, supervising inmate movement, and completing a six-week CORE academy with ongoing training.

On-call and full-time positions may be available, with comprehensive benefits and required pre-employment checks. Applicants should meet high school graduation or GED, possess a valid driver's license, and have the right to carry a firearm.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• The legal right to carry a firearm.
• Pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security within the facility.
• Control movement of incarcerated individuals and monitor activities.
• Complete the required Correctional Worker Core (CWC) six-week academy and ongoing field training.
• Work overtime as essential to the role and staffing needs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, WA is hiring for Correctional Officer 1 and CORRECTIONS CUSTODY OFFICER 2. Roles include maintaining security, supervising inmate movement, and completing a six-week CORE academy with ongoing training.

On-call and full-time positions may be available, with comprehensive benefits and required pre-employment checks. Applicants should meet high school graduation or GED, possess a valid driver's license, and have the right to carry a firearm.