Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Brownstone Reentry Center

State of Washington•Spokane County - Multiple Locations, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections and Custody Officer 1 for Brownstone Reentry Center, an adult correctional facility in a minimum-security setting in downtown Spokane. The role supports the facility’s goal of improving public safety and helping residents build the knowledge and skills needed for a successful transition back to the community. The position is listed as full-time; the recruitment is agency internal only and may be used to fill vacancies as they occur. The officer provides safety and security and helps control, direct, and monitor the activities and movement of adult incarcerated individuals according to department methods and procedures. The position involves close interaction with incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors in routine and emergency situations, and work may take place in a potentially hazardous setting. Brownstone Reentry Center is operated in partnership with The Transition House, which provides 24/7 safety, security, and food services. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the legal (Constitutional) right to carry a firearm. Pre-employment screening includes drug testing and a psychological evaluation. Applicants seeking qualification at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 level must also meet the stated experience requirements. The posting lists full-time pay for CO1 as $5,523–$5,948 and for CO2 as $6,407–$7,243; it also provides separate on-call hourly rates and describes on-call positions.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Maintain facility security and control movement into, out of, and within Brownstone Reentry Center.
Monitor incarcerated individuals’ activities and movement, including observing activity directly and visually monitoring security areas.
Drive 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 convey information and direct callers appropriately.
Read, understand, and follow Post Orders.
Maintain proper use, control, and accountability of keys, tools, and equipment.
Follow staff safety practices and remain accountable for the safety of self and others.
Participate in safety and security exercises and drills.
Advise incarcerated individuals about rules, regulations, procedures, programs, policies, and behavior standards; investigate and respond to complaints.
Communicate effectively with incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors in routine and emergent situations.
Use electronic security devices such as radios and body alarms as appropriate to protect safety.
Direct resistive and non-resistive incarcerated individuals to maintain orderly facility operations.
Conduct orientation for new reentry center residents.
Inspect and search incarcerated individuals, their property and living and program areas, and other facility areas.
Inspect and search staff and visitors, including personal belongings and vehicles.
Seize dangerous items, evidence, contraband, and controlled or unauthorized substances.
Write incident or disciplinary reports describing behavior and rule violations.
Maintain daily activity logs.