Correctional Unit Supervisor

State of Washington•Franklin County – Connell, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill one permanent full-time Correctional Unit Supervisor (CUS) position at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. COYOTE RIDGE CORRECTIONS CENTER (CRCC) is located on a 60-acre site about 40 miles north of the Tri-Cities. CRCC is comprised of two-complexes. The Medium Security Complex (MSC) is a 2,048 bed facility that houses Incarcerated Individuals (I/I) with Medium and MI3 Custody. MSC consists of 4 Hybrid units and 4 Medium units. The Minimum Security Unit (MSU) is a 480 bed facility that houses assisted living and MI2 Custody I/I. MSU consists of 2 units. This is a work/program orientated facility that offers many educational, vocational, and self-help programs and Class II and Class III Correctional Industries work programs. 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. NOTE: This job posting may be used to fill future vacancies. Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references, letter of interest and an up-to-date resume with your application.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Five (5) years’ professional corrections; criminal justice experience
Three (3) years’ progressive supervisory responsibilities, including one (1) year supervising personnel in a criminal justice arena.
Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership in times of stress, conflict, and unforeseen events.
Remain calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations.
Expertly intervene in response to threats.
Working knowledge of incarcerated individual management and supervision including behavior management, classification process, sanitation, security and safety.
Understanding of incarcerated individual programs including preparation of individuals for transition back into society.
Working knowledge of DOC policies, RCW’s, WAC’s, and Operational Memoranda.

Nice To Haves

Ability to supervise and train Unit Sergeant(s), Classification Counselor(s), Unit Correctional Officer(s) and support staff.
Bachelor or Associates Degree in criminology or a closely allied field from an accredited college/university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise, monitor and direct the operations of an I/I living unit to include security practices, I/I program assignments, sanitation of the units, and compliance with DOC custody policies and operational memoranda.
Direct the security and accountability of I/I assigned to the unit. This ensures the safety of staff, I/I, visitors, volunteers, and the general public.
Administer and facilitate the Facility Risk Management Team/ Multidisciplinary Facility Risk Management Team in their review and implementation of classification discussion and recommendations for I/I programming, custody levels, and transition planning.
Solicit input from all resources to include the I/I.
Ensure the living unit sanitation level is consistent with expectations that are mandated by local, State, County and Federal guidelines and local facility standards.
Ensure all safety standards associated with the living unit are consistent with expectations that are mandated by local, State, County and Federal guidelines and local facility standards.
Ensure all maintenance standards associated with the operation of the living unit are requested and completed in a timely manner that minimizes the impact on staff work areas and I/I living conditions.
Ensure inspections/searches of I/Is, I/I property, and living unit, to include program and other areas of the unit, are completed in accordance with established Department policies and procedures.
Plan, direct, and supervise the work of living unit staff, which includes support staff, Counselors, Correctional Officers and Correctional Sergeants.
Establish and prioritize performance expectations for staff utilizing core correctional practices.
Conduct timely employee performance evaluations and ensure proper training is provided.
Recognize good performance and appropriately document in the employee records.
Assess staff individually for career development, personal/professional goals, and provide them with training and/or rotational experiences.
Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and lead by example.
Monitor work performance; investigate and take appropriate corrective or recommend disciplinary action.
Ensure all persons supervised by this position read and comply with Department policies, Operational Memoranda and Post Orders/manuals.
Participate in the recruitment process and submit recommendations to hire temporary or permanent staff.
Plan, direct and monitor unit programs.
Coordinate scheduled activities to enable all I/Is the optimum availability for participation.
Ensure resource information is made available to I/Is regarding programs and transitional opportunities.
Create and support incentive programs and awards to promote unit morale and positive behavior.
Oversee, conduct, and/or participate in hearings, investigations, and meetings.
Oversee and/or conduct infraction hearings and classification hearings.
Ensure all I/I due process rights are afforded and applied in an objective and impartial manner.
Oversee and/or conduct investigations pertaining to allegations of staff misconduct, I/I grievances, tort claims, and administrative segregation placements.
Chair or serve as a member of committees within the facility.
Participate with other management team members to develop, review, and implement policy decisions, strategic plans, and mission statements.