Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Eleanor Chase House Reentry Center Full Time NEW

Description

About Reentry Centers:

Reentry Centers serve as a bridge between life in prison and life in the community. Incarcerated people at Reentry Centers focus on transition, to include finding and retaining employment, education, treatment, reconnecting with family members, and develop life skills. They learn and refine social and living skills to create a smoother transition from prison confinement. Reentry Centers provide people with focused opportunities for success. To learn more, click on this link

Salary Information:
Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (DOC WFSE Range 45 Step J-M)

• Full-time – $5,209 – $5,610
• On-call/Hourly – $29.94 – $32.24

Corrections & Custody Officer 2: (DOC WFSE Range 53 Step H-M)

• Full-time – $6,043 – $6,832
• On-call/Hourly – $34.73 – $39.26

To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level you must meet the following qualifications:

• 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.

OR

• 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.

On-Call Positions

On-call staff may have the opportunity to work an average of 32-40 hours per week, although the positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Incumbents will be required to attend 6 weeks of full-time paid training immediately upon hire and will be considered for full time permanent and/or temporary vacancies as they occur. All correctional officers, including those in on-call positions, are provided with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision and retirement as well as paid sick leave, holiday pay and paid vacation; provided they work at least 20 hours or more each week.

Please note: if you recently applied to this location within the last 90 days, no need to reapply.

Facility information:

Eleanor Chase House Reentry Center (ECHRC)
ECHRC is located on the eastern side of Washington state in Spokane. It is centrally located and provides access to public transportation, local businesses and medical facilities. The primary goal is to improve public safety by positively changing lives, reconnecting families and providing residents with the knowledge and skills necessary for success as they transition into the community. Residents who meet the screening criteria may be transferred to ECHRC 12 months before their earliest release date. The facility is operated in partnership with a contract agency, The Transition House, that provides 24/7 safety, security and food services. The Department of Corrections owns the building.

Custody Level: Minimum Security Classification Facility

learn more, click on the link: Reentry Centers | Washington State Department of Corrections

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

Eleanor Chase House Reentry Center is an adult correctional facility in a minimum custody setting. This position provides safety and security, and assists in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities of the adult incarcerated individuals within the facility in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
This position performs the following work:

• Maintain security of ECHRC and control movement into, out of, and within ECHRC in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Monitor incarcerated individual activities and movement by observing incarcerated individual activity at close range or at a distance and visually monitoring all security areas.
• Drive incarcerated individuals to employment, medical appointments/etc.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals, visitor, and staff movement by using facility cameras.
• Conduct formal and informal counts to account for incarcerated individuals.
• Operate communication devices such as two-way radio, telephone, etc., to convey information among personnel and to refer callers to appropriate areas.
• Read, understand, and follow Post Orders.
• Maintain proper use, control, and accountability of keys, tools, and equipment.
• Strictly adhere to established staff safety practices and maintain personal accountability for the safety of self and others. Actively support and participate in safety and security exercises and drills.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards; investigate and respond to incarcerated individuals complaints.
• Effectively communicate with incarcerated individuals, staff and visitors in routine and emergent situations.
• Utilize electronic security devices such as radios and body alarms as appropriate and as necessary to ensure the safety of self or others.
• Direct resistive and non-resistive incarcerated individuals to maintain the orderly operation of the facility
• Conduct orientation for all new reentry center incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, incarcerated individual’s property, incarcerated individual living and program areas, and other areas of the facility.
• Conduct inspections and searches of staff and visitors, including personal belongings and vehicles.
• Seize dangerous items, evidence, contraband, and controlled or unauthorized substances.
• Write incident or disciplinary reports detailing incarcerated individual behavior and violations of rules and regulations.
• Maintain daily activity logs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 1 (CO1) level

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid Driver’s license

To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO 2) 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. OR
• Graduation from high school or GED and 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.
• Valid Driver’s License

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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  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.
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  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.
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  Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  This position may be included in a Union Shop.
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  DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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  DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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 [email protected] For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.