Corrections Specialist 3 - INTERNAL GRE - Vancouver

State of Washington; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington - Vancouver East Field Office in Vancouver, WA seeks a Corrections Specialist 3 (INTERNAL) to supervise Graduated Reentry and monitor participants in the GRE/EMP programs. This is an internal, full-time, permanent role serving the Community Corrections Division.

Based at the Vancouver East Field Office, the CS3 will coordinate with families, community providers, and employers, ensuring compliance with DOC policy and state law while guiding participants toward productive

Qualifications

• Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules, regulations, and agency policy.
• Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change.
• Enforce GRE/EMP conditions and the law.
• Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
• Lead other Corrections Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

Skills

4 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Corrections Specialist 3 - INTERNAL

Community Corrections Division - Section 3 - Vancouver, WA

[DOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 60: $6,407.00 to $8,612.00]

• This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Department of Corrections employees only.
• Interviews for this recruitment are expected to take place on or around 11/04/2026.

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

Our agency is looking to INTERNALLY fill a full-time, permanent Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at the Vancouver East Field Office, 8008 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662.

This position will monitor incarcerated individuals (I/I) transferred to Extraordinary Medical Placement (EMP) as determined by DOC policy 350.270 Extraordinary Medical Placement and will monitor I/Is approved to participate in the GRE Alternative as part of the Graduated Reentry Law ESSB 5121. This includes working with families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders from a case management and strengths perspective so that these individuals can better integrate and be productive members of their community.

Shift hours are Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.

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. If you have a passion for service - review, decide, and apply!

Responsibilities

• Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes.
• Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change.
• Enforce GRE/EMP conditions and the law.
• Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
• Lead other Corrections Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

To request a copy of the detailed position description, email the assigned recruiter at the end of this posting. Don't forget to refer to the 2026- requisition/job listed above.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL CASES LISTED BELOW

• Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
  • Note: Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicles operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.

AND MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CASES

• Four years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education