Description

CORRECTIONS AND CUSTODY OFFICER 3 (CO3)
CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT
MISSION CREEK CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN-MCCCW
Agency Internal, Full-Time Permanent

Please carefully read this posting in its entirety, as it contains important information for candidates

Duties

• Supervise Corrections & Custody Officers.

• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff.
• 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 performance appraisals.
• Resolve staff issues.
• Supervise all aspects of Shift Operations and/or Unit Operations.

• Ensure security of institution and control movement into, out of, and within the institution.

• Provide subordinate staff with the tools and skills needed to perform duties in a safe and secure manner.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals activities and movement.
• Oversee the operation of gates, cameras, turnstiles, sally ports, and other movement control systems.
• Read, understand, and follow Post Orders. Review regularly with staff and monitor compliance.
• Ensure formal and informal counts.
• Operate communication devices such as two-way radio. Convey information among personnel.
• Maintain proper use, control, and accountability of keys, tools, and equipment.

• Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority working with a diverse population of incarcerated individuals.

• Strictly adhere to established staff safety practices. Cultivate a culture of safety and accountability within work unit.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards.
• Effectively communicate with incarcerated individuals, staff and visitors in routine and emergent situations.
• Use appropriate de-escalation skills.
• Utilize electronic security devices such as radios and body alarms as appropriate and as necessary to mitigate the risk of danger or harm to self or others.
• Direct resistive and non-resistive incarcerated individuals to maintain the orderly operation of the facility.
• Use physical and/or deadly force.
• Assist in providing on-the-job training. Monitor completion of the on-the-job training requirements.

• Ensure searches and inspections are carried out in accordance with established department methods and procedures.

• Direct or conduct inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, incarcerated individuals' property, incarcerated individuals' living and program areas, and other areas of the facility.
• Direct or conduct inspections and searches of staff and visitors, including personal belonging and vehicles.
• Seize or direct seizure of dangerous items, evidence, contraband, and controlled or unauthorized substances.

• Communicate information to supervisors and staff regarding issues and areas of concern.

• Brief appropriate personnel on pertinent information.
• Recall detailed observations and write reports.
• Write incident or disciplinary reports.
• Direct officers in the preparation of infractions, logs, and other reports and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor daily activity logs for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections.

OR

Two (2) years experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections AND successful completion of thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) hours of accredited college-level course work from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent.

In addition to at least one of the above, this position requires:

• Ability to observe and strategize personal actions based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer-based applications in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to remain calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervene in response to threats.
• Ability to know and apply relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adhere to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Ability to incorporate new information into an existing framework of understanding and accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.
• 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.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience supervising employees in a correctional environment.
Experience with a therapeutic community setting and community mission.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement

Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email isaac.sanchez@doc1.wa.gov or call (360)277-2405. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.