CORRECTIONAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN | Criminal Conviction Records Unit

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a full-time permanent Correctional Records Technician (CRT) position with the Criminal Conviction Records (CCR) Unit. This position's duty station is located in Tumwater, WA. The Correctional Records Technician (CRT) completes the Criminal Conviction Records (CCR) process for sentenced individuals who are currently under DOC supervision or in prison. The CRT position will review, analyze, and research a variety of official sources to obtain criminal conviction data prior to entering the information into the Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) system. In addition, the CCR Unit applies Revised Codes of Washington (RCW’s) and department Policies to determine community supervision eligibility and if applicable, an Offender Release Plan (ORP) determination for individuals sentenced under the jurisdiction of DOC. This position also supports agency staff/administration by providing recommendations involving data input, research to determine comparable crimes, CCR reviews/updates/corrections, Supervision Eligibility Screening Tools, and quality review audits. Our mission at the Department of Corrections (DOC) is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. With a vast number of innovative sustainability programs, and evidence-based practices used to reduce recidivism, Washington State is highly regarded as a strong leader in the field of Corrections.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the public and/or criminal justice agencies orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems under highly stressful or adverse situation.
Must be certified or obtain certification in ACCESS within 6 months of hire.
Must successfully complete a skills assessment as part of the recruitment process.
Background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting.
Must comply with all state and federal laws regarding a drug and alcohol-free work environment.
May be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.
Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.
Must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience maintaining or processing offender records in a government or law enforcement office, court setting, or an adult or juvenile correctional agency. (College-level course work in criminal justice, business administration, accounting, social science, or a related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.)
Knowledge of criminal history document processing.

Responsibilities

Complete the Criminal Conviction Record (CCR) process for sentenced individuals upon initial intake/admission process.
Obtain/request necessary resource documents (NCIC, JABS, JIS).
Research unusual Washington State crimes.
Research out-of-state crimes.
Research/review available DOC records and Court documents
Thoroughly review all criminal conviction sources.
Enter the cause data in the Criminal Conviction Record.
Complete, review, and document completed CCR.
Scan completed CCR and relevant resource document.
Determine DOC jurisdiction in regard to supervision in accordance with RCW 9.94A.501.
Use the Supervision Eligibility Screening Tool for Felony or Misdemeanors.
Compare sentencing documents with OMNI.
Attend Meetings and Trainings.
Process Administrative Requests.
Other duties as assigned.