Sergeant | Corrections and Custody Officer 3

State of Washington•Pierce County - Gig Harbor, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sergeant (Corrections & Custody Officer 3) position aims to ensure safe, consistent daily operations that support accountability and incarcerated individual successes, while leading a team in maintaining a secure environment and supporting positive change. This role supports the Department’s mission to improve public safety by supervising Corrections and Custody Officers while actively participating in custody operations at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. The Sergeant maintains custody and control of residents while ensuring daily operations run smoothly, safely, and in alignment with established policies and procedures. This position plays a key leadership role by directing and supporting staff in managing the movement, activities, and behavior of adult residents. The work contributes to a structured, secure, and respectful environment where safety is the top priority for residents, staff, and the surrounding community. The role also helps bring the Reentry Division’s mission to life by fostering opportunities for residents to build skills, access resources, and prepare for successful reintegration into society. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values accountability and teamwork, and is passionate about promoting safety while helping individuals create positive, lasting change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent AND Three years’ experience as a correctional officer in adult corrections.
OR Two years’ experience as a correctional officer in adult corrections AND Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of accredited college-level course work
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
Embracing Diversity and Cultural Differences - Foster a positive attitude and openness towards the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace. Work effectively with men and women of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable. Promote inclusiveness. Be culturally sensitive and appropriate. Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
Treating Others with Respect and Courtesy - Consistently treats everyone with respect and courtesy, even when the other person is discourteous or unreasonable. Actively seeks feedback from customers and others s/he interacts with on the quality of services provided. Demonstrates an ability to place him/herself in the position of the customer. Listens fully to, is respectful of, and understands others' needs, concerns, and opinions.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising staff in a correctional environment

Responsibilities

Supervising Corrections and Custody Officers (COs)
Planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, adjusting assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and responding to fluctuating workloads
Providing on-the-job training and monitoring completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training Corrections and Custody Officers
Serving as a positive role model for other officers
Evaluating employee performance and preparing performance appraisals
Ensuring the security of the facility and control movement into, out of, and within the facility in accordance with established department methods and procedures
Working with all staff within area of control to enhance staff safety and security
Providing staff with the tools and skills needed to perform duties in a safe and secure manner
Monitoring resident activities and movement by observing resident activity at close range or at a distance and visually monitoring all security areas
Supervising and assisting COs in these tasks for quality control
Providing oversight of the operation of gates, cameras, turnstiles, sally ports and other movement control systems
Applying appropriate, constructive, and professional authority working with a diverse population of residents
Strictly adhering to established staff safety practices and maintain personal accountability for the safety of self and others
Cultivating a culture of safety and accountability within work unit
Actively supporting and participating in safety and security exercises and drills, including conducting tabletop safety exercises during all-staff meetings on a quarterly basis
Establishing and enforcing an expectation of active participation by staff
Advising residents concerning rules, regulations, procedures, facility programs, policies, and behavior standards
Investigating and responding to resident complaints
Effectively communicating with residents, staff and visitors in routine and emergent situations
Ensuring searches and inspections are carried out in accordance with established department methods and procedures
Communicating information to supervisors and staff regarding issues and areas of concern
Other duties as assigned