Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Eleanor Chase House Reentry Center

State of Washington•Spokane County - Multiple Locations, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections and Custody Officer 1 position is at Eleanor Chase House Reentry Center, an adult correctional facility in a minimum-custody setting in Spokane, Washington. The position helps maintain safety and security while controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities of adult incarcerated individuals in accordance with department procedures. Reentry Centers support individuals as they transition from prison to the community, including by helping them pursue employment, education, treatment, family reconnection, and life skills. This is a full-time position open to current Washington State Department of Corrections employees. The listed shift is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with Sundays and Mondays off. Interviews are to be held in person; the date is to be determined.

Requirements

Must be a current Washington State Department of Corrections employee.
High school graduation or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Legal (Constitutional) right to carry a firearm.
For qualification at the CO2 level: one year of experience as a DOC Corrections and Custody Officer, including successful completion of the CORE Academy and Correctional Officer Field Training Program; or one year as a correctional officer in adult or juvenile corrections performing security functions equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2.
Complete the pre-employment process, which includes drug testing and a psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility security and control movement into, out of, and within the reentry center.
Monitor incarcerated individuals' activities and movement through direct observation and visual monitoring of security areas.
Transport incarcerated individuals to employment, medical appointments, and other destinations.
Monitor movement of incarcerated individuals, visitors, and staff using facility cameras.
Conduct formal and informal counts of incarcerated individuals.
Use communication devices, including two-way radios and telephones, to relay information and direct callers appropriately.
Read, understand, and follow post orders.
Use, control, and account for keys, tools, and equipment properly.
Follow staff safety practices and maintain accountability for personal and others' safety.
Participate in safety and security exercises and drills.
Advise incarcerated individuals about rules, procedures, programs, policies, and behavior standards; investigate and respond to complaints.
Communicate effectively with incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors during routine and emergency situations.
Use electronic security devices, including radios and body alarms, as appropriate to help ensure safety.
Direct resistant and non-resistant incarcerated individuals to maintain orderly facility operations.
Conduct orientation for new reentry center residents.
Inspect and search incarcerated individuals, their property and living or program areas, and other facility areas.
Inspect and search staff and visitors, including their belongings and vehicles.
Seize dangerous items, evidence, contraband, and controlled or unauthorized substances.
Write incident and disciplinary reports documenting behavior and rule violations.
Maintain daily activity logs.