Corrections & Custody Officer 2 - Work Crew - Tacoma

State of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick leave

Holidays

FSA

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is recruiting for a Corrections & Custody Officer 2 in the Community Corrections Division, Tacoma. The position is a non-permanent full-time role for about six months, with possible county coverage as needed.

It may require arming and completion of a firearms academy. Shifts run 0700–1500, Monday–Friday, and the work includes supervising work crews, transporting participants, and enforcing safety rules with appropriate authority.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Corrections and Custody Officer with WA DOC and successful completion of the training plan.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct, and monitor individuals ordered to perform community restitution (work crew) and safely operate state vehicles.
• Transport supervised individuals to and from work sites.
• Monitor activities and maintain worker safety with rules orientation.
• Issue and account for all equipment and safety gear used by work crew.
• Communicate, de-escalate, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

Skills

Corrections experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Correctional Officer training completion

Job description

Corrections & Custody Officer 2 - Workcrew

Community Corrections Division

Tacoma, WA

[DOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 53: $5,379.00 to $7,243.00]

• This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Dept of Corrections (DOC) employees only.

DOC's mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our agency is INTERNALLY recruiting to fill one full-time, non-permanent Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) position within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Western Washington Workcrew Unit 282 located at 1016 South 28th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409. This non-permanent appointment is expected to last about six months. This position may be required to assist with coverage in King or Snohomish counties for staffing shortages.

This position has the option to be armed; CCD firearms academy training is required to carry a firearm in this position. Shift hours are straight 8s: 0700-1500, Monday-Friday.

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency.

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.

Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority by communicating with supervised individuals and staff.

• 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.

Administrative duties to include maintaining and managing documentation.

Other duties as assigned.

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.

OR

• 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.

If selected for hire, you may be required to meet the following SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 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.

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.

For more information about our agency, visit our Mission & Vision.

The WA State Department of Corrections (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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The required training for each position within DOC can vary. Click here for more information.
• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position. If this position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions up to sixty days after all listed positions have been filled.
• References: A minimum of three professional references with a valid email and phone number for each is required. Although current and recent supervisors are preferred, 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. If you are entering your references in the online application (preferred), 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 the reference's organization)
• Salary is based on skills and abilities that apply to the primary functions of the role and/or years of experience and is decided at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes steps A-M. Within a permanent salary range, step M is a longevity step, it is typically gained six years after being assigned to step L.
• Work with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals: This position may work directly with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Take this into account before applying.
• Background and criminal record history checks will be conducted prior to employment. Information gathered may not preclude employment, but it will be considered in determining your suitability for the position.
• Pre-employment drug test: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment process. Applicants who test positive for a controlled substance 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 you could expect in this position.
• 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 Form I-9’s list of acceptable documents. Note: DOC does not use E-Verify. We are not able to partake in STEM Optional Practice Training (OPT).
• Foreign equivalent degrees: If your degree was awarded outside the United States, you may be required to provide a credential evaluation report if your education is used to meet the minimum requirements. Request a report from wes.org and www.aice-eval.org.
• Represented position: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

What We Offer

• Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year (depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position)
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
• Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday)
• One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Deferred CompensationProgram (DCP)
• And more! Visit our benefits page for more information.

Retirement Options

• PERS: State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer-contributed retirement programs within PERS. For additional information, refer to the Department of Retirement Systems or call 800-547-6657.
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS-eligible position to a PSERS-eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans. Contact DRS for more information.