Washington State ESD
Corrections Specialist 3 - Graduated Reentry - Lacey
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Corrections Specialist 3 – Community Corrections Division, Section 3
Lacey, WA. DOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 60: $6,043.00 to $8,123.00
Mission of Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
We are looking to fill three full-time, permanent Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) vacancies within the Community Corrections Division. All positions work for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at 6135 Martin Way E, Lacey WA. Upon completion of the probationary period, successful candidates may work from the Chehalis, Grays Harbor, or Kitsap County office.
Position monitors incarcerated individuals approved to participate in the GRE Alternative as part of the Graduated Reentry Law ESSB 5121. Includes working with families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders from a case management and strengths perspective so these individuals can better integrate into and be productive members of their community. Shift hours are Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service – review, decide, and apply!
How to Apply Select the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet will include the following:
Online application.
Must complete online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement.
Cover letter.
Regarding your interest in this position.
Resume.
Detailed and chronological.
Three professional-level references.
Current and recent supervisors preferred with valid phone number and email.
Unofficial transcripts (if applicable).
Attach copy of unofficial transcripts if qualifying experience
Credential evaluation report (if applicable).
Attach if degree awarded outside U.S.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans’ preference should attach copy of DD-214, NGB22, or verification letter.
Do not include personal photos or personally identifiable data within your application packet, such as driver’s license or social security number.
Incomplete application packages or statements such as ‘see resume’ in lieu may disqualify you from the process.
Responsibilities
Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes.
Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change.
Enforce GRE program conditions and the law.
Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
Lead other Corrections Specialists.
Other duties as assigned and necessary.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm. Note: Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
Must possess and maintain a vehicles operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.
AND MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CASES
Four years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education, and three years of professional case management experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three of the following: making field visits, writing reports, assessing cases and making recommendations, referring people to appropriate resources, presenting cases in court/hearings.
Equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or professional case management experience in corrections or a related field equaling seven years. Note: at least three of the seven years must be in professional case management.
Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate; maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources.
Desirable Qualifications
Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment
Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.
Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes. This requirement includes maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws; maintaining qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options; maintaining CIT qualifications; completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.
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 Employer Statement 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.
Contact For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Recruiter at christine.salvador@doc1.wa.gov or (360) 522-6304. Make sure you refer to the 2025- requisition/job number located at the top of this posting.
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Mission of Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
We are looking to fill three full-time, permanent Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) vacancies within the Community Corrections Division. All positions work for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at 6135 Martin Way E, Lacey WA. Upon completion of the probationary period, successful candidates may work from the Chehalis, Grays Harbor, or Kitsap County office.
Position monitors incarcerated individuals approved to participate in the GRE Alternative as part of the Graduated Reentry Law ESSB 5121. Includes working with families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders from a case management and strengths perspective so these individuals can better integrate into and be productive members of their community. Shift hours are Monday-Friday, 0800-1700.
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service – review, decide, and apply!
How to Apply Select the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet will include the following:
Online application.
Must complete online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement.
Cover letter.
Regarding your interest in this position.
Resume.
Detailed and chronological.
Three professional-level references.
Current and recent supervisors preferred with valid phone number and email.
Unofficial transcripts (if applicable).
Attach copy of unofficial transcripts if qualifying experience
Credential evaluation report (if applicable).
Attach if degree awarded outside U.S.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans’ preference should attach copy of DD-214, NGB22, or verification letter.
Do not include personal photos or personally identifiable data within your application packet, such as driver’s license or social security number.
Incomplete application packages or statements such as ‘see resume’ in lieu may disqualify you from the process.
Responsibilities
Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes.
Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change.
Enforce GRE program conditions and the law.
Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
Lead other Corrections Specialists.
Other duties as assigned and necessary.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm. Note: Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
Must possess and maintain a vehicles operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.
AND MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CASES
Four years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education, and three years of professional case management experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three of the following: making field visits, writing reports, assessing cases and making recommendations, referring people to appropriate resources, presenting cases in court/hearings.
Equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or professional case management experience in corrections or a related field equaling seven years. Note: at least three of the seven years must be in professional case management.
Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate; maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources.
Desirable Qualifications
Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment
Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.
Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes. This requirement includes maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws; maintaining qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options; maintaining CIT qualifications; completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.
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 Employer Statement 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.
Contact For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Recruiter at christine.salvador@doc1.wa.gov or (360) 522-6304. Make sure you refer to the 2025- requisition/job number located at the top of this posting.
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