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CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3 - Health Services

State of Washington

Dept. of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Washington, 98504

Salary

$6,043 - $7,921

per month

Closes

January 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working in health services for the state's corrections department, focusing on reentry support to help former inmates transition back into the community from the Spokane office.

It requires coordinating services like social support and rehabilitation programs during regular business hours.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in corrections or social work who is already a permanent employee in the department and wants to transfer internally.

Key Requirements

  • Permanent employee of the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC)
  • Currently hold permanent status in the Corrections Specialist class
  • Represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)
  • Eligible to request transfer under WFSE Article 4.7 of the 2025-2027 CBA
  • Four years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or a closely related field
  • Available for full-time work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Spokane Field Office
  • No alternate work schedule accommodations; hours determined by unit needs

Full Job Description

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity
Corrections Specialist 3 (Reentry) - Position NE64
Spokane, WA

The Health Services Division has a Permanent, full time Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) position available within the Reentry Community Services. This position's duty station will be located at the Spokane Field Office in Spokane, WA.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:
  • You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
  • You are a permanent DOC employee.
  • You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
  • You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.

** Please note the following additional requirements for this position:

Four (4) years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to: HQHSHR@doc1.wa.gov. Please reference the position number and include the following information in your request:
  • Full name
  • Personnel number
  • Current job title and work unit
Note, per the CBA:

  • If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
  • If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/10/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-washington-5181704