Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA

State of Washington•Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for the positions of Correctional Officer 1 and/or 2, at the Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA. WSP is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The on call/intermittent positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is a 2,439-bed multi-custody facility. WSP opened in 1886 and has changed over its years of operation. WSP is the oldest standing prison in Washington State. WSP structures its operations and programs around practices that show sustainable reductions in incarcerated individuals returning to prison while also enhancing security for the facility and safety for communities across Washington. Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to 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 DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking
Self-confidence
Strong role-modeling
Good physical and mental conditioning

Responsibilities

Provide safety and security, and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals.
Maintain security of the institution and control movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
Be a positive role model and work with the incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society from the day they arrive under supervision.
Use interpersonal skills and good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for the individuals to pursue a successful re-entry into communities.
Overtime is an essential function of this position.