Description

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

Duties

• Supporting the principles of the Department’s Diversity Goals which are necessary to change the culture of the department
• Directing the custody program at a maximum, close, and medium-security correctional facility
• Assuming the role of the highest ranking custody representative reporting directly to an Associate Superintendent of Operations
• Serving as an institutional Duty Officer on rotation to respond to significant institutional problems or emergencies including:
  • Giving instructions to on duty shift commanders for the transport of individuals to other facilities
  • Providing direction on emergency management during inmate related disturbances or other situations affecting institutional security
• Developing Operational Memorandums governing custody and security related functions such as:
  • Security inspections of the facility
  • Post order requirements
  • Staff accountability
  • Emergency response plan
  • Mutual aid agreements with other state and local agencies
  • Assigned shift duties
  • First response to emergencies
• Planning, assigning, and directing shift responsibilities consistent with security and safety needs
• Producing and analyzing monthly reports on overtime usage, shift effectiveness, searches, incarcerated individual problems, significant staff issues, intelligence information and activities, training, and emergency response
• Completing performance evaluations on employees directly supervised and sign as reviewer on second level supervisor evaluation
• Completing critical incident investigations for the Superintendent on situations affecting the safety or security of the facility, i.e. escapes, serious assaults, etc.
• Conducting audits and investigations, as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eight (8) years of professional corrections/criminal justice experience
  • Up to two (2) years of experience may be substituted for a degree in Criminology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Three (3) years of progressive supervisory responsibilities and/or managerial responsibilities, including one year supervising personnel in a criminal justice arena
• Encouragement and development of a work atmosphere dedicated to the agency’s vision of quality, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability
• Effective security practices to include emergency response/preparedness
• Management principles, leadership, and public relations skills and management of custody FTE resources
• Foster community partnerships and possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Coaching, mentoring, counseling, and conflict resolution skills
• Employee development and training
• Interpretation and application of Department of Correction (DOC) Policies and applicable collective bargaining agreement, Civil Service Rules, Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Codes and judicial procedures
• Highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in support of a diverse workforce and budget management

Supplemental Information

• 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.

• 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!