Lead Corrections Sergeant - Remote Options

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Correctional Sergeant at Olympic Corrections Center, Forks, WA. The role directs lower-level staff to maintain security, safety, and orderly operations within the institution.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, training officers, evaluating performance, and applying professional authority with a diverse population. Strong communication and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years as a Correctional Officer.
• Alternatively, 2 years as a correctional officer with 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of accredited college coursework.
• Ability to lead staff, enforce rules, and maintain security and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and review work of staff to maintain adequate staffing and respond to workload changes.
• Provide on-the-job training and monitor training completion for officers.
• Evaluate performance and prepare appraisals.
• Ensure security and control movement within the institution as per procedures.
• Use de-escalation skills and communicate with staff, incarcerated individuals, and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

De-escalation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college coursework

Job description

Washington State Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Correctional Sergeant at Olympic Corrections Center, Forks, WA. The role directs lower-level staff to maintain security, safety, and orderly operations within the institution.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, training officers, evaluating performance, and applying professional authority with a diverse population. Strong communication and de-escalation skills are essential.