CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 2 Job at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections
Description
Corrections Specialist 2 (Administrative Segregation Specialist
)
Permanent, Full-time
Monroe Correctional Complex
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Corrections Specialist 2 (CS2) at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA.
The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 2400-bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff, the complex consists of five major units: the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Special Offender Unit (SOU), large mental health in-patient treatment unit, Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum-Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at the Monroe Correctional Complex include custody and security, classification, education, offender work programs, health care (both patient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offender treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, offender records, visiting and extended family visits.
This position is assigned to the Monroe Correctional Complex under the supervision and direction of the· Associate Superintendent for the Special Offender Unit and the Intensive Management Unit. This position serves as the Administrative Hearings Officer. At the Monroe Correctional Complex, an adult male facility, this position carries out the Administrative Segregation portion of the 100 bed Intensive Managment Unit (IMU) and the 72 bed Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) located at the Special Offender Unit. A.
Reports directly to the Superintendent/designee at the level of Associate Superintendent on actions that need to be taken relative to the offenders on Administrative Segregation. Review all Administrative Segregation and IMU referrals for content and accuracy. Thorough knowledge, understanding, and application of statue and DOC policy as they relate to the segregation placement and ensure the integrity and legal operation of the placement.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
The Administrative Segregation (Ad Seg) Hearings Officer is responsible for the operation of the Administrative Segregation procedure and for its compliance with WAC 137-32, and DOC Policies 320.200, 320.250, 320.255, and 300.380 and Operational Memorandums. The Administrative Segregation process provides a mechanism whereby a record of the Department and the offender's placement in Administrative Segregation is followed. The documented process which includes the gathering of investigative information, is essential in cases that progress to a judicial or other administrative review
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducts Administrative Segregation formal and informal reviews within the appropriate timeframes.
- Act as the chairperson on the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for the intermediate and final reviews which are responsible for making recommendations for appropriate action to the Superintendent/designee regarding an offender's custody status, referrals for IMS
- Manage Segregation placement for the Violator Unit
- Works Closely with IMU Correctional Unit Supervisor (CUS) in regard to Unit concerns and bed space availability.
- Responsible for screening Incarcerated on Ad-Seg Pending Transfer for placement on the Transfer Pod and presenting them to Facility Team Risk Management.
- Participate on the Level Review Committee meetings.
- Responsible for coordinating and presenting over the Weekly Facility Ad-Seg meeting.
- Work closely with all the Unit Disciplines to include Custody, Health Services and Support staff.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with staff on numerous job disciplines, with excellent listening, communication, writing and mediation skills.
- Directly supervise an Officer Assistant (OA3) position.
- Works closely with IIU Unit in regard to Individuals pending IIU investigations.
- Collaborate work with Case Managers, CUS’s, CPM within facility and HQ Classification in regard placement and timely transfers to individual placed on Administrative Segregation.
Ensure appropriate recommendations are made to determine whether an offender should be retained on Administrative Segregation.- Follows up with staff to ensure investigations are completed within appropriate timelines.
- Makes final recommendation for offenders assigned to Administrative Segregation status.
- Ensures that all requested witnesses receive DOC 05-094 Witness Statement and that those statements are returned to the segregated offender no less than 24 hours prior to the Intermediate Multidisciplinary Team.
- Tracking and requesting segregation extensions through the OMNI Segregation Management when an offender's placement is approaching the 47-day mark.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with staff on numerous job disciplines, with excellent listening, communication, writing and mediation skills.
- Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct and support the State's goals for a diverse workplace.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Three years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services
or
closely related field. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for up to two years of the desired education.
A Masters degree will substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED and three years of professional experience working with incarcerated individuals.
- Understanding of DOC policy and strategic plan, as well as legislative documentation.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting- Possess rapid problem-solving skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
Supplemental Information
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 based on 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.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement – Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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To be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement and attach the following items to your application:- A current resume (indicating your related experience);
- A Letter of Interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
- Three professional references.
- A professional reference 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 that all professional references require phone numbers and email addresses.
- 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.
- 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 hire date. Further information, testing, and treatment will also be required when positive tests result. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- A Union Shop may represent this position.
- 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, genders, sexual orientations, 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.
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodations in the application process, please email evarlyn.kariuki@doc1.wa.gov For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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