Washington State ESD
Correctional Officer 1, (CO2) Bellingham Reentry Center
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Bellingham Reentry Center – on-call positions available. Location: Bellingham Reentry Center/ BRC / Bellingham, WA. Save the Date!
Qualified candidates will be invited to in-person interviews on November 14th and November 18th. Successful candidates for this recruitment would attend the earliest training academy available. 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, including finding and retaining employment, education, treatment, reconnecting with family members, and developing life skills. They learn and refine social and living skills to create a smoother transition from prison confinement. Reentry Centers provide focused opportunities for success. To learn more, click on this link. Salary Information
Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (DOC WFSE Range 45 Step J-M) and Corrections & Custody Officer 2 (DOC WFSE Range 53 Step H-M). CO1 Full-time - $5,209 - $5,610 CO1 On-call/Hourly - $29.94 - $32.24 CO2 Full-time - $6,043 - $6,832 CO2 On-call/Hourly - $34.73 - $39.26 Qualifications
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, including successful completion of 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 were performed equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2. Note:
This job class is designated as in-training. The employee will advance to CO2 after satisfactory completion of the CO1 training requirements. On-Call Positions
On-call staff may have the opportunity to work an average of 32-40 hours per week, with no minimum hour guarantee. Training: 6 weeks of full-time paid training immediately upon hire. Benefits: 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 per week. If you recently applied to this location within the last 90 days, you do not need to reapply. Facility Information
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals for the positions of Correctional Officer 1 and/or 2 at the Bellingham Reentry Center (BRC) in Bellingham, WA. BRC is staffed 24/7. The on-call/intermittent positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Custody Level: Minimum security. Residents: Male and female facility. BRC is located in the northwest corner of Washington state, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in a two-building campus in a downtown college area of Bellingham. BRC has operated since 1976 and in its current location since 1981. The primary goal is to improve public safety by positively changing lives, supporting residents’ reestablishment of positive family ties, access to employment and education, and other services aiding transition back to the community. Residents who meet screening criteria may be transferred to BRC 12 months before their earliest release date. Learn more: Bellingham Reentry Center | Washington State Department of Corrections. Whether work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, DOC professional staff contribute to safer communities. Responsibilities and Training
In an adult correctional facility, Correctional Officers provide safety and security and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals in accordance with established department methods and procedures. Officers are expected to be role models, use interpersonal and communication skills to support positive change, and maintain safe confinement environments to facilitate re-entry. Overtime is an essential function of this position. Officers must complete Correctional Worker Core (CWC), a six-week academy for all correctional workers employed in DOC prison facilities. Additional information about training and development is available. Basic Requirements
Graduation from high school or GED Valid Driver's license The legal right to carry a firearm Note: Pre-employment processes include drug testing and psychological evaluation. Additional Qualifications
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. Equal Opportunity: DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on many protected bases. For details, visit doc.wa.gov. Important Notes
DOC complies with I-9 verification; candidate must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. DOC does not use E-Verify; STEM OPT not provided. See www.uscis.gov for details. Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application, including contact information. For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation, please email jasmina.asadeleons@doc1.wa.gov. Supplemental Information
The work can be physically demanding. Review the training description and requirements. A background check will be conducted prior to hire. Employees may work with incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Pre-employment drug test required; positive results will disqualify. OCs, animal sensitivities, and TB testing considerations are noted where applicable. This position is included in a union shop. Salary is based on experience and determined at offer. Steps A-M explained in posting. Requires respirator medical evaluation, fit testing, and use of respiratory protection as per WA safety standards. See WAC 296-842. What We Offer
Washington DOC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more. Highlights: Up to 25 paid vacation days per year 8 hours of paid sick leave per month 12 paid holidays per year Flexible retirement plan Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Deferred Compensation Visit our benefits page for more information Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to hiring individuals with core diversity competencies: fostering openness, inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse backgrounds. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on bases including race, creed, color, national origin, sex, etc. Questions about retirement options: PSERS/PERS information available through the Department of Retirement Systems. Contact and Additional Information
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation, please email: jasmina.asadeleons@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY, call Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Bellingham Reentry Center – on-call positions available. Location: Bellingham Reentry Center/ BRC / Bellingham, WA. Save the Date!
Qualified candidates will be invited to in-person interviews on November 14th and November 18th. Successful candidates for this recruitment would attend the earliest training academy available. 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, including finding and retaining employment, education, treatment, reconnecting with family members, and developing life skills. They learn and refine social and living skills to create a smoother transition from prison confinement. Reentry Centers provide focused opportunities for success. To learn more, click on this link. Salary Information
Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (DOC WFSE Range 45 Step J-M) and Corrections & Custody Officer 2 (DOC WFSE Range 53 Step H-M). CO1 Full-time - $5,209 - $5,610 CO1 On-call/Hourly - $29.94 - $32.24 CO2 Full-time - $6,043 - $6,832 CO2 On-call/Hourly - $34.73 - $39.26 Qualifications
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, including successful completion of 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 were performed equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2. Note:
This job class is designated as in-training. The employee will advance to CO2 after satisfactory completion of the CO1 training requirements. On-Call Positions
On-call staff may have the opportunity to work an average of 32-40 hours per week, with no minimum hour guarantee. Training: 6 weeks of full-time paid training immediately upon hire. Benefits: 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 per week. If you recently applied to this location within the last 90 days, you do not need to reapply. Facility Information
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking motivated individuals for the positions of Correctional Officer 1 and/or 2 at the Bellingham Reentry Center (BRC) in Bellingham, WA. BRC is staffed 24/7. The on-call/intermittent positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Custody Level: Minimum security. Residents: Male and female facility. BRC is located in the northwest corner of Washington state, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in a two-building campus in a downtown college area of Bellingham. BRC has operated since 1976 and in its current location since 1981. The primary goal is to improve public safety by positively changing lives, supporting residents’ reestablishment of positive family ties, access to employment and education, and other services aiding transition back to the community. Residents who meet screening criteria may be transferred to BRC 12 months before their earliest release date. Learn more: Bellingham Reentry Center | Washington State Department of Corrections. Whether work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, DOC professional staff contribute to safer communities. Responsibilities and Training
In an adult correctional facility, Correctional Officers provide safety and security and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals in accordance with established department methods and procedures. Officers are expected to be role models, use interpersonal and communication skills to support positive change, and maintain safe confinement environments to facilitate re-entry. Overtime is an essential function of this position. Officers must complete Correctional Worker Core (CWC), a six-week academy for all correctional workers employed in DOC prison facilities. Additional information about training and development is available. Basic Requirements
Graduation from high school or GED Valid Driver's license The legal right to carry a firearm Note: Pre-employment processes include drug testing and psychological evaluation. Additional Qualifications
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. Equal Opportunity: DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on many protected bases. For details, visit doc.wa.gov. Important Notes
DOC complies with I-9 verification; candidate must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. DOC does not use E-Verify; STEM OPT not provided. See www.uscis.gov for details. Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application, including contact information. For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation, please email jasmina.asadeleons@doc1.wa.gov. Supplemental Information
The work can be physically demanding. Review the training description and requirements. A background check will be conducted prior to hire. Employees may work with incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Pre-employment drug test required; positive results will disqualify. OCs, animal sensitivities, and TB testing considerations are noted where applicable. This position is included in a union shop. Salary is based on experience and determined at offer. Steps A-M explained in posting. Requires respirator medical evaluation, fit testing, and use of respiratory protection as per WA safety standards. See WAC 296-842. What We Offer
Washington DOC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more. Highlights: Up to 25 paid vacation days per year 8 hours of paid sick leave per month 12 paid holidays per year Flexible retirement plan Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Deferred Compensation Visit our benefits page for more information Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to hiring individuals with core diversity competencies: fostering openness, inclusiveness, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse backgrounds. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on bases including race, creed, color, national origin, sex, etc. Questions about retirement options: PSERS/PERS information available through the Department of Retirement Systems. Contact and Additional Information
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation, please email: jasmina.asadeleons@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY, call Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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