Correctional Sergeant - Occ

Corrections & Custody Officer 3 (Correctional Sergeant)

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)

Full Time - Permanent

*** This recruitment may be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent vacancies***

• Perform custody work including controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of adult incarcerated individuals.
• Provide on-the-job training and monitor completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training Corrections and Custody Officers.
• Resolve staff issues, recognize employees, and counsel employees in work-related activities and career development.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff. Adjust assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Ensure security of institution and control movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards.
• Evaluate employee performance and document performance appraisals.
• Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority working with a diverse population of incarcerated individuals.
• Direct or conduct inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, their property, and the facility.
• Use physical and/or deadly force to prevent an incarcerated individual escape, to capture an incarcerated individual escapee, and to protect human life.
• Write incident or disciplinary reports detailing incorrect incarcerated individual behavior and violations of rules and regulations.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license.
• Three or more years of 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.

• Write clearly, factually, and concisely.
• Recall detailed instruction.
• Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Use oral and written communication effectively in routine and emergency situations.
• Committed to develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationship skills.

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

• 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.
• 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
• 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.

• 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!