Correctional Sergeant - CBCC

Description

Duties

The Correctional Sergeant (Corrections and Custody Officer 3) supervises and assists correctional officers as they perform custody work to ensure the safety and security of an adult correctional facility, unit, incarcerated individuals, staff, and the public. The incumbent will assign posts and duties to correctional officers, give instruction and training, maintain discipline, and make inspections to maintain proper safety and security. Key duties of the correctional sergeant include:

• Performing custody work including controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of adult incarcerated individuals.
• Supervising and assisting in the transport of incarcerated individuals, providing custody to incarcerated individuals on authorized leave for medical appointments, court orders, or other transport.
• Providing on-the-job training and monitoring completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training corrections and custody officers.
• Recording and evaluating officer performance.
• Assessing training needs of staff and arranging for or providing instructions.
• Taking emergency actions and intervening in/controlling acts of negative behavior and violence by incarcerated individuals by following prescribed procedures and guidelines.
• Using verbal de-escalation, physical and lethal uses of force.
• Completing written reports, keeping logs and other records.
• Ensuring incarcerated individuals, staff, and public safety by restricting mail, inspecting packages for contraband, admitting authorized visitors, and enforcing visitor regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) or more years of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections

• 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.

• Write clearly, factually, and concisely.
• Recall detailed instruction.
• Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Use oral and written communication effectively in routine and emergency situations.

Supplemental Information

'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.'

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a resume & letter of interest with your application.
• Please include a minimum of three 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.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 in close proximity to 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.
• This position may be represented by a Union Shop.
• 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.

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.