Correctional Lieutenant | CBCC

State of Washington•Clallam County - Clallam Bay, WA

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Lieutenant at Clallam Bay Corrections Center in Clallam Bay, Washington. This full-time, permanent position is responsible for directing, monitoring, and inspecting correctional staff performing custody work. The lieutenant oversees the activities and movements of incarcerated adults, coordinates and enforces security regulations and disciplinary control, and ensures safety and security measures are followed throughout the institution. The role manages Use of Force situations, including considering alternatives, completing required reports, reviewing documentation, and making recommendations to the chain of command. The lieutenant may serve as Incident Commander during institutional emergencies and coordinate responses with outside agencies. The position provides leadership and guidance to correctional sergeants and officers, supports employee development through training, coaching, mentoring, counseling, and conflict resolution, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, agreements, directives, and operational procedures. The position is listed as WMS Band 1 and pays $9,105 per month. The job may be allocated for telework if authorized, but the employee must work from a location within Washington and commute to a DOC facility or field office as business requires. Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, plus two years of correctional experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, law enforcement, or a related field, and at least two years of supervisory experience; supervisory experience may be concurrent with the other required experience.
Alternatively, one year of experience as a Correctional Sergeant and successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of accredited college-level coursework.
Ability to communicate clearly, factually, and concisely, orally and in writing, in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to recall detailed information and maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
Ability to remain calm and act professionally during emergency conditions.
Ability to use de-escalation skills in stressful situations involving abuse or hostility.
Possess and maintain a vehicle operator’s license valid in Washington State.
Be eligible to use and/or possess a firearm under Federal Law 18 USC-Section 922 and RCW 9.41.040, and qualify annually with a rifle, pistol, and shotgun as required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience as a correctional sergeant in adult corrections.

Responsibilities

Direct, monitor, and inspect correctional staff performing custody work.
Oversee the activities and movements of incarcerated individuals and enforce institution security regulations and disciplinary control.
Manage Use of Force situations, including considering mitigating alternatives, completing reports, reviewing documentation, and making recommendations to the chain of command.
Act as Incident Commander during institutional emergencies and coordinate responses with outside agencies.
Maintain institution security by managing staff and incarcerated-person accountability, controlling movement, and overseeing shift security, programming, and work areas.
Clear the institution count and maintain visible management presence throughout the institution.
Notify the Duty Officer of significant events or incidents of concern.
Gather incident-specific documentation, including emergency checklists and incident reports, to support Incident Command, incident review, and intelligence and investigation gathering.
Ensure appropriate safety and security measures during transports.
Directly supervise correctional sergeants as they monitor correctional officers performing daily security operations.
Ensure staff comply with agency policies, collective bargaining agreements, Merit System Rules, applicable laws and regulations, judicial procedures, directives, memorandums, and post orders or operations manuals.
Manage daily correctional staff rosters and staff accountability.
Facilitate employee development through training, coaching, mentoring, counseling, and conflict resolution.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including comprehensive family insurance.
Remote or telework options and flexible schedules, depending on position and authorization.
Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
Generous retirement plan, including Washington Public Employees' Retirement System options; some DOC positions are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Deferred Compensation.
Three days of bereavement leave for Teamsters 117 represented positions.