Corrections Specialist 3 - Graduated Reentry - Tacoma

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, permanent Corrections Specialist 3 in the Community Corrections Division’s Graduated Reentry program in Tacoma, Washington. The position monitors incarcerated individuals transferred to Extraordinary Medical Placement, approved for the Graduated Reentry Alternative, or participating in DUI-DOSA cases. It works with individuals, families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders using a case-management and strengths-based approach to support community integration and productive participation. The role may involve working directly with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. The position may be eligible for telework up to one day per week, with duties and business needs requiring travel to a DOC facility or field office as necessary. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The salary range is $6,407 to $8,612 per month. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. The employee must be able to carry and properly use a department-issued firearm, maintain required qualifications, and complete firearms and control/impedance tactics training. A valid Washington State vehicle operator’s license is required.

Requirements

Ability to carry and properly use a department-issued firearm; staff required to be armed must be legally eligible and willing and able to possess and use a firearm, maintain qualifications, and complete required ongoing training.
Valid vehicle operator’s license in the State of Washington.
One of the following qualification pathways: four years of experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections; or a bachelor’s degree from a CHEA- or U.S. Department of Education-recognized institution and three years of professional case-management experience in adult or juvenile corrections or a closely related field, including at least three specified case-management activities; or an equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or experience totaling seven years.
If using education earned outside the United States to meet minimum requirements, a credential evaluation report may be required.
If selected, complete a felony disclosure form and criminal background check.
If selected, pass psychological screening, including a battery exam and psychological interview/evaluation.
If selected, submit to drug testing as required by the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
If selected, complete orientation and required annual, in-service, and other training within mandated timeframes.
If selected, comply with department policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
If selected, successfully complete Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics training within prescribed timeframes; maintain firearm and intermediate-force qualifications, CIT qualifications, and required clearances and requalification training.
Selected candidate must provide proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility under Form I-9 requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or a closely related field.
Competency in community relationships, including maintaining relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
Competency in observation and adapting actions to environmental conditions and human behavior.
Stress tolerance and ability to respond effectively to volatile, threatening, crisis, or emergency situations.
Knowledge and application of relevant law, policy, procedures, and practices; ability to meet productivity standards and timelines and seek training proactively.
Adaptability to new information and changes in law, policy, and procedure.
Integrity and professionalism in interactions.
Leadership that promotes organizational mission and goals.
Rapid problem-solving skills, including assessing information and evaluating alternatives.
Effective and appropriate communication, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Initiative, independence, accountability, and ownership of performance.

Responsibilities

Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community in accordance with Washington State law, regulations, and agency policy and timeframes.
Conduct investigations and searches.
Manage a specialized caseload, including individuals who may or may not be released to community supervision.
Monitor compliance with electronic home monitoring systems.
Complete and manage plans and reports.
Complete intake and administer assessments.
Engage individuals to encourage and support positive change.
Enforce Graduated Reentry, Extraordinary Medical Placement, and DUI-DOSA conditions and applicable law.
Facilitate the requirements of ESSB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
Lead other Corrections Specialists.
Perform other assigned and necessary duties.

Benefits

Free ORCA card for employees whose permanent duty station is in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County.
Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); eligible positions may be covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on years of service and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
Twelve paid holidays per year, including one personal holiday.
One personal leave day per year, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).