CORRECTIONS AND CUSTODY OFFICER 3 (CO3) Agency Internal- Permanent CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT MISSION CREEK CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN-MCCCWPlease carefully read this posting in its entirety, as it contains important information for candidates This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next 6 months. NOTE: This vacancy is for INTERNAL, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES ONLY. The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Full time Permanent Correctional Sergeant at MCCCW, located in Belfair, WA. If you are interested in applying and would like to be considered, please apply online, attach a current Letter of Interest (preferably no more than two (2) pages) indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for the position, and a current Resume. MISSION CREEK CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN is a minimum-custody facility for adult women. MCCCW's focus is to prepare female offenders for their transition back into our communities. To do this, DOC provides opportunity for pre-screened offenders to work on supervised work crews which include sustainable projects, fish hatchery projects, salmon habitat preservation, and other community and park maintenance. The offenders learn to develop good work ethics, expand their work skills and abilities, and provide a service to the community. In addition the facility provides other programs to enhance successful reentry. The facility is located Tahuya State Forest outside Belfair, Washington about 30 minutes south of Bremerton. Some staff choose to live close by; others commute from surrounding areas of Bremerton, Gig Harbor, or Tacoma. Close to the Olympic Mountains, Hood Canal, and Case Inlet, the area affords opportunity for many kinds of outdoor activities and water sports. For more information on the area, go to http://www.explorehoodcanal.com. 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 offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. • 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. • Ensue 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 offender 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 offenders. • Strictly adhere to established staff safety practices. Cultivate a culture of safety and accountability within work unit. • Advise offenders concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards. • Effectively communicate with offenders, 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 offenders 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 offenders, offender property, offender 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.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. 'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.' For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov. IMPORTANT NOTES: IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO: Include a Letter of Interest, outlining your experience and why you feel you are best fit for this position. IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO: Provide a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference 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. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being considered for this position. Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. AND Your answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience section in your application, or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the "Work Experience" section of your online application. You may be disqualified if your work experience does not include information used to: 1) Meet the minimum qualifications of the job, and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. Only complete applications will be considered. Please ensure the application is complete, with employer and supervisor addresses and telephone numbers; and that all other blocks of information are complete, to include salary and the reason for leaving prior employment. Incomplete applications may eliminate the candidate from further consideration. • 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 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results. • This position may be represented by a Union Shop. 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. 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 diversity, 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 questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email chardae.gillespie@doc.wa.gov or call us at 253-858-4691. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388
Correctional Sergeant- CO3 (MCCCW)
CORRECTIONS AND CUSTODY OFFICER 3 (CO3) Agency Internal- Permanent CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT MISSION CREEK CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN-MCCCWPlease carefully read this posting in its entirety, as it contains important information for candidates This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next 6 months. NOTE: This vacancy is for INTERNAL, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES ONLY. The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Full time Permanent Correctional Sergeant at MCCCW, located in Belfair, WA. If you are interested in applying and would like to be considered, please apply online, attach a current Letter of Interest (preferably no more than two (2) pages) indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for the position, and a current Resume. MISSION CREEK CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN is a minimum-custody facility for adult women. MCCCW's focus is to prepare female offenders for their transition back into our communities. To do this, DOC provides opportunity for pre-screened offenders to work on supervised work crews which include sustainable projects, fish hatchery projects, salmon habitat preservation, and other community and park maintenance. The offenders learn to develop good work ethics, expand their work skills and abilities, and provide a service to the community. In addition the facility provides other programs to enhance successful reentry. The facility is located Tahuya State Forest outside Belfair, Washington about 30 minutes south of Bremerton. Some staff choose to live close by; others commute from surrounding areas of Bremerton, Gig Harbor, or Tacoma. Close to the Olympic Mountains, Hood Canal, and Case Inlet, the area affords opportunity for many kinds of outdoor activities and water sports. For more information on the area, go to http://www.explorehoodcanal.com. 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 offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. • 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. • Ensue 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 offender 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 offenders. • Strictly adhere to established staff safety practices. Cultivate a culture of safety and accountability within work unit. • Advise offenders concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards. • Effectively communicate with offenders, 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 offenders 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 offenders, offender property, offender 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.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. 'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.' For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov. IMPORTANT NOTES: IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO: Include a Letter of Interest, outlining your experience and why you feel you are best fit for this position. IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO: Provide a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference 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. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being considered for this position. Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. AND Your answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience section in your application, or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the "Work Experience" section of your online application. You may be disqualified if your work experience does not include information used to: 1) Meet the minimum qualifications of the job, and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. Only complete applications will be considered. Please ensure the application is complete, with employer and supervisor addresses and telephone numbers; and that all other blocks of information are complete, to include salary and the reason for leaving prior employment. Incomplete applications may eliminate the candidate from further consideration. • 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 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results. • This position may be represented by a Union Shop. 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. 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 diversity, 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 questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email chardae.gillespie@doc.wa.gov or call us at 253-858-4691. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388
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