Job Details

Corrections and Custody Officer 1 (CO2) Brownstone Reentry Center

Full-time position available- Agency Internal only. Recruitment may be used to fill vacancies as they occur. Qualified candidates will be invited to in-person interviews. Date: November 4th. The Mission of Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Reentry Centers serve as a bridge between life in prison and life in the community. Incarcerated people at Reentry Centers focus on transition, to include finding and retaining employment, education, treatment, reconnecting with family members, and develop life skills. They learn and refine social and living skills to create a smoother transition from prison confinement. Reentry Centers provide people with focused opportunities for success.

Salary Information: Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (DOC WFSE Range 45 Step J-M) Full-time - $5,523 - $5,948 On-call/Hourly - $31.74 - $34.18 Corrections & Custody Officer 2: (DOC WFSE Range 53 Step H-M) Full-time - $6,407 - $7,243 On-call/Hourly - $36.82 - $41.63 To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level you must meet the following qualifications: One year of experience as a Department of Corrections (DOC) Corrections and Custody Officer, which includes successful completion of the CORE (Academy) and the Correctional Officer Field Training Program. OR One year of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult or juvenile corrections where security functions equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

On-call staff may have the opportunity to work an average of 32-40 hours per week, although the positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Incumbents will be required to attend 6 weeks of full-time paid training immediately upon hire and will be considered for full time permanent and/or temporary vacancies as they occur. All correctional officers, including those in on-call positions, are provided with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and retirement as well as paid sick leave, holiday pay and paid vacation; provided they work at least 20 hours or more each week.

Please note: if you recently applied to this location within the last 90 days, no need to reapply.

Brownstone Reentry Center (BSRC) is housed in a building that was built in 1910 in the heart of downtown Spokane. It is near health care services, substance abuse treatment and is on the main transit line. The primary goal is to improve public safety by positively changing lives, building positive relationships with family and providing residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the community. Residents who meet the screening criteria may be transferred to BSRC 12 months before their earliest release date. The facility is operated in partnership with a contract agency, The Transition House, that provides 24/7 safety, security and food services. The building is owned by the Department of Corrections. Custody Level: Minimum Security Classification Facility.

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. Click here to learn more about the Correctional Officer hiring process.

Duties

Brownstone Reentry Center is an adult correctional facility in a minimum custody setting. This position provides safety and security, and assists in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities of the adult incarcerated individuals within the facility in accordance with established department methods and procedures. This position performs the following work:

• Maintain security of BSRC and control movement into, out of, and within BSRC in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Monitor incarcerated individual activities and movement by observing incarcerated individual activity at close range or at a distance and visually monitoring all security areas.
• Drive incarcerated individuals to employment, medical appointments/etc.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals, visitor, and staff movement by using facility cameras.
• Conduct formal and informal counts to account for incarcerated individuals.
• Operate communication devices such as two-way radio, telephone, etc., to convey information among personnel and to refer callers to appropriate areas.
• Read, understand, and follow Post Orders.
• Maintain proper use, control, and accountability of keys, tools, and equipment.
• Strictly adhere to established staff safety practices and maintain personal accountability for the safety of self and others. Actively support and participate in safety and security exercises and drills.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards; investigate and respond to incarcerated individuals complaints.
• Effectively communicate with incarcerated individuals, staff and visitors in routine and emergent situations.
• Utilize electronic security devices such as radios and body alarms as appropriate and as necessary to ensure the safety of self or others.
• Direct resistive and non-resistive incarcerated individuals to maintain the orderly operation of the facility
• Conduct orientation for all new reentry center incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, incarcerated individual's property, incarcerated individual living and program areas, and other areas of the facility.
• Conduct inspections and searches of staff and visitors, including personal belongings and vehicles.
• Seize dangerous items, evidence, contraband, and controlled or unauthorized substances.
• Write incident or disciplinary reports detailing incarcerated individual behavior and violations of rules and regulations.
• Maintain daily activity logs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Graduation from high school or GED

• Valid Driver's license

• The legal (Constitutional) right to carry a firearm

Note: Pre-employment process includes drug testing and psychological evaluation.

To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level you must meet the following qualifications:

• One year of experience as a Department of Corrections (DOC) Corrections and Custody Officer, which includes successful completion of the CORE (Academy) and the Correctional Officer Field Training Program.
• One year of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult or juvenile corrections where security functions equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

Supplemental 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.

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 appreciate 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. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

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:

• 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.
• 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.