Corrections Specialist 4 (CN57)

Description

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

Duties

• Serves as the Department’s technical and advanced level expert for the Prisons’ Divisions’ Armories, Use of Deadly Force, and Firearms Training programs, to include training, policies, process improvements, corrective actions, and oversight of the Department’s firearms, ammunition, armory operations, less lethal force, chemical agents, and the manner in which they are used.
  • Statewide lead for curriculum development and implementation of the Department’s-Use of Deadly Force training. Also serves as the statewide lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on ammunition, firearms/weapons, chemical agents, armory operations, procurement, training and use thereof.
  • Review and implement strategies to improve overall program performance, pertaining to the Department’s firearm/weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, training, storage and use thereof.
  • Organize, direct, monitor, and control the acquisition, distribution, and inventory of Department firearms/weapons, munitions, ammunition, and emergency preparedness/response related equipment.
  • Maintain expert/advanced level knowledge and understanding of existing case law and liability issues pertaining to the use of firearms, use of Deadly Force, and selection/use of ammunition.
  • Maintain expert/advanced level knowledge and proficiency of the Department’s handgun, AR-15 rifle, MP-5, Shotgun, Marksman/Spotter rifle. As well as, specialty impact munitions/delivery systems, simunitions, Taser, and Chemical Agents to include Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). While also remaining proficient in cleaning, care, and repair for these items.
  • Serves as an expert resource for all information regarding questions about the Department’s firearms/weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and program that may arise from Executive Leadership, Department staff, or external correctional/law enforcement agencies.
  • Supervise and maintain the McNeil Island Range for future Department use, and seek improvement opportunities for the range, storage areas, buildings/ classrooms, and overall facility infrastructure.
• Plan, organize, oversee, and audit instructor compliance with training, policies, RCWs, and current trends in law enforcement firearms training.
  • Mentors and coaches’ instructors, including auditing, evaluating, and correcting deficiencies in programs, activities, instructor performance, curriculum, and procedures.
  • Schedules and facilitates instructor level courses on firearms, ammunition, and armorer.
  • Conduct instructor updates and perform quality assessments/audits of department instructors in the field on a regular and consistent basis.
• Develops and updates training materials, curriculum, and schedules both basic and advanced weapons trainings and academies with a primary focus on enhancing the skills of Instructors/students in the areas of use of firearms/weapons and team building skills.
  • Delivers training courses at the Community Corrections Officer Academy, Community Corrections In-service, Prisons In-service, and Correctional Worker Core, as needed.
  • Reviews student participation during training of academies to determine successful and/or unsuccessful completion.
  • Responsible for oversight and supervision of training of all firearms, specialty impact munitions, and chemical agents training. Is also actively involved in the selection and mentoring process of Department instructors in pursuit of consistency and excellence across the Department. This will require regular and routine visits to multiple facilities across the state.
  • Participate and provide input upon selection, recruitment, and development of Department instructors and facility Armory Sergeants. Monitor statewide performance of firearms/weapons, specialty impact munitions, and chemical agents training, to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Perform needs assessments and task analysis of all use of force activities with an emphasis on firearms/weapons training quality, consistency, and process improvement.
• Performs audits/reviews on all use of deadly force incidents. Responsible for firearms/weapons, less-lethal delivery systems, ammunition, and chemical agent program, to include ordering, storage, maintenance, training, and testing and evaluation.
  • Provides technical advice/assistance and performs use of deadly force audits, critical incident reviews, and post-shooting investigations.
  • Serves on Critical Incident Review and audit teams, Firearm Review Boards, and committees to assess industry best practices in regard to new equipment and technology.
  • Facilitates systems to oversee statewide ordering and purchase of equipment, supplies, and services relating to the firearms/weapons, ammunition, munitions, and specialty team programs, training, and activities.
• As a member of the Firearms Program Unit, performs other tasks as assigned to assist both the Unit and the Department in pursuit of excellence.
  • Assists in the development of policies for the department and the Correctional Operations Unit.
  • Recommends changes in established procedures and policies within the firearms/weapons, ammunition, and chemical agent training programs and activities.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current DOC certified Firearms Instructor for handgun, rifle, and shotgun.
• Certified armorer for DOC weapons, including handgun, rifle, and shotgun.
• Experience in classroom facilitation/presentation and large group instruction.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

• At least 3 years’ experience as an Armory Sergeant in WA DOC.
• 5 years of adult correctional experience including a minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• Overall familiarity with DOC 410 series policies.
• Ability to plan and implement training, testing and evaluation of firearms/weapons, less-lethal weapons, ammunition, and chemical agents at all levels within DOC facilities, work releases, field offices and other DOC offices.
• Experience as a DOC Specialty Team Leader/Assistant or team member who is familiar with tactical deployment and resolution strategies.

Supplemental Information

• 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 the position.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• 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.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!