Corrections Specialist 3 - INTERNAL GRE - Lacey

State of Washington • Thurston County – Lacey, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Department of Corrections employees only. DOC's mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. Our agency is looking to INTERNALLY fill two full-time, non-permanent Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) positions within the Community Corrections Division. Both positions work for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at the Lacey Field Office, 6135 Martin Way E, Lacey, Washington 98516. These non-permanent appointments are expected to last at least six months. This position will monitor incarcerated individuals (I/I) transferred to Extraordinary Medical Placement (EMP) as determined by DOC policy 350.270 Extraordinary Medical Placement and will monitor I/Is approved to participate in the GRE Alternative as part of the Graduated Reentry Law ESSB 5121. This includes working with families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders from a case management and strengths perspective so that these individuals can better integrate and be productive members of their community. Shift hours are Monday-Friday, 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

• Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicles operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.
• Four years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections.
• OR Bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education, And three years of professional case management experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three of the following: Making field visits Writing reports Assessing cases and making recommendations Referring people to appropriate resources Presenting cases in court/hearings
• OR Equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or experience equaling seven years.
• Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.); maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.
• Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws.
• Maintaining qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g., OC ‘pepper’ spray or electronic immobilization devices).
• Maintaining CIT qualifications.
• Completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of Form I-9’s list of acceptable documents.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.
• Community Relationships: Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
• Observation: Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• 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 latest information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.
• Integrity: Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Leadership: Promotes organizational mission and goals and demonstrates how to achieve them.
• Problem Solving: Rapid problem-solving ability. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately when providing and receiving constructive feedback/criticism.
• Initiative: Ability to work and accomplish goals independently; takes ownership and accountability for own performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes.
• Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change.
• Enforce GRE/EMP program conditions and the law.
• Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
• Lead other Corrections Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

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)
• PERS: State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer-contributed retirement programs within PERS.
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS-eligible position to a PSERS-eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level