Corrections & Custody Officer 3 - INTERNAL Workcrew - Spokane CJC

State of Washington • Spokane County – Spokane, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Dept of Corrections (DOC) employees only. DOC’s mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. We are INTERNALLY recruiting to fill one full-time, permanent Corrections and Custody Officer 3 (Sergeant) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Spokane Community Justice Center (CJC) located at 715 East Sprague, Spokane, WA 99202. The Sergeant (CO3) provides first-line supervision to the Corrections & Custody Officers who directly supervise referred individuals providing restitution to the community. Western Washington Workcrew assists Community Corrections Officers (CCOs) and the Courts with holding supervised individuals accountable through ensuring workers are provided the opportunity to positively change themselves and their communities by assisting with cleaning public streets, parks and schools as well as assisting non-profit organizations with their missions. Shift hours: Friday-Monday, 0800-1700. We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service - review, decide, and apply!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• OR Two years of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections.
• Successful completion of at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of accredited college-level coursework.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly, factually and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to recall detailed instructions and to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated effective oral communication skills in routine and emergent situations.
• Committed to develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationship skills.
• Observation - Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• Technology - Learns and utilizes computer-based applications in the performance of job duties.
• Stress Tolerance - Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.
• Professional Standards - Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Adaptability - Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising employees in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Corrections and Custody Officers who supervise Community Restitution Work Crews.
• Provide on-the-job training and monitor completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training Corrections and Custody Officers.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare evaluations, performance and development plans, update position descriptions, and resolve staff issues.
• Implement crew operations as outlined in the Community Restitution Crew Supervisor's Manual and Spokane County Work Crew protocols.
• Provide orientation and ongoing general training to all new and current Correctional Officers.
• Review and anticipate training needs and forward recommendations.
• Review and forward safety and injury reports and make recommendations and corrections as needed.
• Provide daily scheduling of Correctional Officers and authorize annual and sick leave as needed.
• Monitor and maintain Work Crew vehicle fleet, and exercise immediate decision-making regarding vehicle breakdowns and repairs.
• Supervise offender work crews performing Community Restitution projects. Projects may include cleanup of litter, illegal dumping and camp debris, grounds maintenance, janitorial, lands restoration and habitat improvements.
• Provide initial orientation and paperwork documentation/sign-up of offenders assigned to the work crew.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely to accomplish organizational requirements for work crew activities.
• Participate in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with community resources and stakeholders.
• Professionally represent DOC in all communications with offenders, staff, stakeholders and the public to include telephone, email, oral, and written.
• Handle stressful situations that involve verbal abuse/hostility, which requires the use of de-escalation skills.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.
• Maintain open dialogue with the Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
• Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday)
• One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Retirement plan
• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED