Job Description

Description

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Corrections Specialist Assistant

Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)

Full-time - Permanent

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Corrections Specialist Assistant position at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.



Clallam Bay Corrections Center is a 900-bed male correctional facility located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island. This facility houses medium and close custody incarcerated individuals. CBCC also operates a Restricted Housing Unit.



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.

Duties

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The Hearings department helps to improve public safety by guiding the incarcerated population to adhere to State, DOC, and Facility rules. This helps the incarcerated population to adjust to and adhere to standard social rules, helping to prevent recidivation and future incarceration. Those under DOC jurisdiction who act in a way that endangers the prison population, staff, or the public are subject to proportionate disincentives.



Duties will include but are not limited to:

Retrieve infractions from depositories daily. Enter the infraction into the electronic record. Build the hearing packet for service to the accused. Assign the hearing to an appropriate Disciplinary Hearing Officer. Independently review for incarcerated individual receipt of service and post-service requests. Independently determine whether to obtain witness statements. independently monitor and file continuances for due/overdue hearings. Schedule hearing and create a callout. Review the Hearings Packet ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared. Create the serious Infraction Report and route to the Superintendent/Designee for final review. Receive and process appeals, from receipt to filing Redact reports in accordance with policy requirements.

Qualifications

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Requirements:

High school diploma OR Equivalent,

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Ability to type 50 words per minute,

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Working knowledge of computer systems and data entry programs. Able to take and pass the Disciplinary Hearing Officer Training.

Desired Qualifications:

Two years experiences working with or around incarcerated individuals. Knowledgeable with Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the Revised Code of Washington (RCWs), and policies relating to prison discipline.

Supplemental Information

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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

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

In order to be considered for this position, please attach the following items with your application: Resume 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 ofhire. 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.

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 tammy.williams2@doc1.wa.gov or call (360) 203-1219. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.