Correctional Sergeant - Corrections & Custody Officer 3 (CO3) - OCC

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Correctional Sergeant - Corrections & Custody Officer 3 (CO3)

Full-Time Permanent Positions

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)

Forks, WA

**Note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple non-permanent and permanent vacancies. **

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Correctional Sergeant - Corrections & Custody Officer 3 (CO3) at the Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) in Forks, Washington.

If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be a Correctional Sergeant at OCC.

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381-bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest.

This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers treatment, work and vocational programs to help ready incarcerated individuals to transition back into the community.

OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Requirements

As a Corrections and Custody Officer 3, some of your duties will include:

• Perform custody work including controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of adult incarcerated individuals.
• Provide on-the-job training and monitor completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training Corrections and Custody Officers.
• Resolve staff issues, recognize employees, and counsel employees in work-related activities and career development.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff. Adjust assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Ensure security of institution and control movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards.
• Evaluate employee performance and document performance appraisals.
• Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority working with a diverse population of incarcerated individuals.
• Direct or conduct inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, their property, and the facility.
• Use physical and/or deadly force to prevent an incarcerated individual escape, to capture an incarcerated individual escapee, and to protect human life.
• Write incident or disciplinary reports detailing incorrect incarcerated individual behavior and violations of rules and regulations.
• Direct officers in the preparation of infractions, logs, and other reports and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor daily activity logs for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years' experience as a correctional officer in adult corrections.

- OR -

Two (2) years' experience as a correctional officer in adult corrections and successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of accredited college-level course work.

In addition to at least one of the above, this position requires:

• 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 intervenes in response to threats.
• Professional Standards - Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. 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.
• Other
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, factually and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to recall detailed instructions and to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated effective oral communication skills in routine and emergent situations.
• Committed to develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationship skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience supervising employees in a correctional environment.

Additional Information

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.

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:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

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, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will 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 they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility 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 that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Telework Details This position is not allocated for telework.

What We Offer: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email roxann.bennett@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-589-0360. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.