Correctional Officer
Company: Washington State Penitentiary (WADOC)
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
*Please Note: COVID Vaccine requirement for DOC employment NO
LONGER REQUIRED * Corrections and Custody Officer 1 (CO1)
Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) FULL TIME- Permanent
Positions Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) Full-Time CO1 Salary
Range $5490.00 - $5913.00 Monthly Full-Time CO2 Salary Range $5913
- $6368.00 Monthly SAVE THE DATE: All Qualified Candidates will be
invited to a interview/hiring event September 25, 2023 Successful
candidates will attend the next available academy. To qualify at
the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level you must have: *
One year of experience as a Department of Corrections (DOC)
Corrections and Custody Officer, which includes successful
completion of the CORE (Academy) and the Correctional Officer Field
Training Program. * One year of experience as a Correctional
Officer in adult or juvenile corrections where security functions
equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were
performed. The Washington State Department of Corrections is
seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for the positions
of Full-Time Correctional Officer 1 (CO1) and Full-Time
Correctional Officer 2 (CO2) at the Washington State Penitentiary
(WSP) in Walla Walla, WA. WSP is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. The Washington State Penitentiary is comprised of 3 Close
Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management
Units, 2 Medium Units, 2 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In
all, WSP houses approximately 2,000 offenders and employees
approximately 1,000 staff. Whether the work is inside a prison, in
community corrections, or in an administrative office, the
Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff
experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are
creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can
learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. Click
here to learn more about the Correctional Officer hiring process.
Duties This job class is designated as in-training. The employee
will advance to CO2 after satisfactory completion of the CO1
training requirements. In an adult correctional facility,
Correctional Officers provide safety and security, and assist in
controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement
of incarcerated individuals. This includes maintaining security of
the institution and controlling movement into, out of and within
the institution in accordance with established department methods
and procedures. Correctional Officers are expected to be a positive
role model and work with the incarcerated individuals to help them
become productive members of society from the day they arrive under
supervision. Correctional Officers use interpersonal skills and
good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal
thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for the
individuals to pursue a successful re-entry into communities. The
successful candidates for Correctional Officer 1 will possess
creative thinking, self-confidence, strong role-modeling and good
physical and mental conditioning. Overtime is an essential function
of this position. Correctional Officers must successfully complete
Correctional Worker Core (CWC), a six-week academy for all
correctional workers employed in DOC prison facilities. We know
that managing difficult people takes more than force. It takes
observation, knowledge, skills, and continual practice. Every DOC
employee is provided with initial training designed to help assure
safe working conditions. In addition, officers participate in the
Correctional Officer Achievement Program (COACH), a unique in the
nation, comprehensive, year-long, structured on-the-job training
program for new correctional officers. In COACH, new officers
continue to build on the skills and knowledge they learned in the
CWC. With the supervision and coaching of Correctional Sergeants
and Job Coaches, new officers gain competency and fluency in the
core skills needed to perform duties of a correctional officer. We
are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service,
committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and
inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and
safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population,
our agency, and our community. Click here to learn more about
Training & Development at DOC! Qualifications Graduation from high
school or GED Valid Driver's license Note: The legal
(Constitutional) right to carry a firearm is required. The
pre-employment process includes drug testing and psychological
evaluation. 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. For additional information
about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov. IMPORTANT NOTES: The
work of a Correctional Officer, and the required training, can be
physically demanding at times. Click here (Download PDF reader)
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of the training you'll receive, and the associated requirements.
Please include a minimum of three 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. Phone number AND email address are required for all
professional references. Prior to a new hire, a background check
including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 in close proximity to 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
will 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 will 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
may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test
results. This position is included in a Union Shop. Salary is based
on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of
employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting
includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically
gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent
salary range. Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire,
fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as
required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC
296-842 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF
reader) to learn more. We are committed to hiring individuals who
possess core diversity competencies: Foster a positive attitude and
openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the
workplace. Work effectively with people 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. 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: Up to 25 paid vacations days a year 8
hours of paid sick leave per month 12 paid holidays a year Generous
retirement plan Flex Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more! 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. Many DOC
jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System
(PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they retire
under two different systems/plans. If you have interest in
Correctional Officer jobs in other locations, you may wish to
search in all the following counties: Spokane County, Thurston
County, Clallam County, Franklin County, Clark County, Mason
County, Snohomish County, Grays Harbor County, Pierce County, Walla
Walla County, Yakima County, Cowlitz County, King County, and
Benton County. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $65,880 - $76,416
Annual Bonus/Commission: No
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