Correctional Unit Supervisor (Cus)

Washington Management Service (WMS)
Airway Heights Corrections Center

NOTE: This recruitment is open to Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) permanent employees only.

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Correctional Unit Supervisor (CUS) at Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) located in Airway Heights, Washington.

Airway Heights Corrections Center is a 2000+ bed adult facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a main facility that houses medium- and long-term minimum-custody incarcerated individuals (I/I). A separate perimeter adjacent to the main facility accommodates a minimum-security unit for I/I's with minimum-custody or lower.

The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.

Position Objective:
This position is responsible for supervising incarcerated individuals (I/I), staff, and daily operations management of an I/I living unit in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW's), Washington Administrative Code (WAC's), DOC policies, and facility Operational Memoranda (OM).

The management of an I/I living unit includes:

- Providing direct supervision and leadership to Classification Counselors, Office Assistant support staff, and Correctional Sergeants who supervise Correctional Officers.
- Continuous inspection and review of correctional and security procedures to ensure proper application of directives; analyzing operations and recommending solutions to problems and improvements for efficiency and economy; ensuring all sanitation and security requirements are met.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of new or updated DOC policies, Operational Memoranda, and facility rules and procedures relating to facility functions and assigned tasks.

Primary Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, monitor and direct the operations of an I/I living unit to include security practices, offender program assignments, sanitation of the units, and compliance with DOC custody policies and operational memoranda.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of living unit staff, which includes support staff, Classification Counselors, Correctional Officers, and Correctional Sergeants.
• Plan, direct, and monitor I/I evidenced based DOC programs within the living unit.
• Oversee, conduct, and/or participate in hearings, investigations, and meetings.

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies::

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience.

• Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 credits or 90 quarter credits) and five years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience

OR

• HS Diploma/GED Equivalent and six years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience; AND
• Two (2) years of experience as a supervisor. (This experience may be gained concurrently with the required experience above.)

*Note: Corrections experience is defined as the focus of the work is supervising or counseling incarcerated individuals (I/I) a majority of the time.

**Note: All college degrees must be from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• A working knowledge of DOC Policies, Revised Code of Washington (RCW's), Washington Administrative Code (WAC's), and facility Operational Memoranda (OM).
• A working knowledge of I/I management and supervision, including behavior management, classification process, sanitation, and security and safety.
• Understanding of evidence based I/I programs including the preparation of I/I for transition back into society.
• A demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership in times of stress, conflict, and unforeseen events; 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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.

• 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.

• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Telework Details

This position is not eligible for telework.

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

•12 paid holidays a year

•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 terri.pepperd@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.