Corrections Specialist 3 | Hearings Officer

Washington State Department of Correction; Clallam Bay (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Specialist 3 to oversee disciplinary hearings at Clallam Bay Corrections Center. The role requires supervising two staff, ensuring hearings comply with WAC and DOC policies, and maintaining evidence control.

The position emphasizes fairness, accountability, and sound decision-making in a complex corrections environment. A completed application includes cover letter, detailed resume, and three references.

Qualifications

• Four years of corrections experience with interactions with the incarcerated population.
• Ability to write clearly, factually, and concisely.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, weigh risks, and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the incarcerated individual disciplinary hearing process at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.
• Administer hearings in accordance with WAC, DOC policies, and memorandums.
• Provide first-line supervision to staff and manage Hearings Department workflow.
• Review and update policies and procedures for hearings.
• Draft correspondence and support staff training on infractions and hearings.

Skills

Corrections experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Job description

Corrections Specialist 3 | Hearings Officer

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Clallam Bay Corrections Center | Clallam Bay, WA

Salary Range: $83,340 - $112,092 Annually

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The candidate of choice must be comfortable working in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in facility daily.

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a skilled professional to oversee the incarcerated individual disciplinary hearing process at Clallam Bay Corrections Center. This position is responsible for administering hearings in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC), DOC policies, and local operational memorandums, ensuring hearings are conducted timely, consistently, and in compliance with established requirements.

As a first-line supervisor, this position provides direction, coaching, and performance management to two staff members while overseeing the workflow of the Hearings Department and maintaining control of evidence. The position also reviews and updates policies and procedures, identifies opportunities for process improvement, drafts correspondence, and supports staff training related to infractions, hearings, and procedural changes.

If you are a detail-oriented leader who values fairness, accountability, and sound decision-making, this is an opportunity to help ensure a consistent and effective disciplinary process within a complex correctional environment.

A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

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 incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Corrections Specialist 3, some of your duties will include:

• Assuming responsibility for the overall administration of the incarcerated individual disciplinary hearings at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.
  • Apply thorough knowledge of WACs, Department of Correction’s Policies and Local Operational memorandums to administer incarcerated individual hearings and determine appropriate sanctions.
  • Conduct incarcerated individual hearings within appropriate timeframes. Plan, organize and control the workflow of the Hearings Department.
  • Maintain control of evidence presented at the hearings to include storage and destruction
• Providing first-line supervision to one (1) Corrections Officer and one (1) Corrections Specialist Assistant
• Reviewing drafts and updating of policies and procedures for the incarcerated individual hearings process
• Providing input or acts as lead for staff training regarding writing infractions, hearing process improvement, or change
• Other duties as assigned

What we need (required qualifications):

• Four years of corrections experience
  • Work must include interactions and contact with the incarcerated population.

In addition to the above, this position requires:

• Ability to –
  • Write clearly, factually, and concisely.
  • Analyze and interpret data, weigh the risks, and make decisions or recommendations to address staff and offender needs
  • Identify and address offender behavior/needs
  • Organize and prioritize work
  • Apply conflict resolution skills
• Observation – Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior
• Technology – Learns and utilizes computer-based applications in the performance of job duties
• Stress Tolerance – Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervene in response to threats
• Professional Standards – Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to established productivity standards and timelines. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Adaptability – Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy and procedure.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree and four years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for up to two years of the desired education
• A Master's degree will substitute for one year of experience.

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.

Our Core Values

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome