Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Brownstone Reentry Center

State of Washington•Spokane County - Multiple Locations, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) aims to enhance public safety by fostering positive life changes. Reentry Centers act as a crucial link between incarceration and community reintegration, focusing on employment, education, treatment, family reunification, and life skills development. These centers provide individuals with opportunities to succeed by learning and refining social and living skills for a smoother transition from prison. The Brownstone Reentry Center (BSRC), located in a historic 1910 building in downtown Spokane, is a minimum-security facility that partners with The Transition House for 24/7 services. BSRC residents are typically transferred 12 months before their earliest release date, with the primary goal of improving public safety and equipping residents with the knowledge and skills for community success. DOC staff find personal satisfaction in creating environments that encourage positive choices for a safer society.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED
Valid Driver's license
The legal (Constitutional) right to carry a firearm
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.

Responsibilities

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.