CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER - EXEMPT BAND 2
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Aberdeen, WA 98520
Description:
Salary: $9,332.00 Monthly
Location : Grays Harbor County - Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2025-01773
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - SCCC
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Correctional Program Manager (CPM) - Exempt Management Services (EMS) Band 2
*DOC Agency Internal Staff Only*
Full-Time Interim Position
Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)
Aberdeen, Washington
This recruitment may be used to fill current and future CPM opportunities.
We are seeking a team member that is motivated to work together with Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) staff and executive leadership team. As Correctional Program Manager (CPM) you will play a crucial role in our facility by partnering in the development of solutions that bring success and unity in our efforts to support our staff, safely operate our facility and improve public safety by positively changing lives. In this position you will provide leadership to program and unit staff and also partner with staff throughout the facility in combined efforts to successfully and safely operate living units as well as new and ongoing programs at SCCC.
Stafford Creek Corrections Center is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and a restrictive housing unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals. You will be one of 2 Correctional Program Managers that cover similar duties over different facility areas and programs. In the role of this Correctional Program Manager, you will work cohesively with unit and program staff to support four living units and multiple program areas. In this role you will also play a significant role in SCCC's Solitary Confinement Transformation Project (SCTP) as the liaison for this program, with the goal of reducing solitary confinement.
You will work under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Programs. Your position will be integral to shaping and molding of facility culture as well as enhancing safety and operational practices to allow effective programming. The culture of our institution and how all staff respond to the entire operation and to each other is as important as the written policies and procedures.
As one of SCCC's Correctional Program Managers you will be a member of the executive leadership team for the facility. You will directly supervise 4 Correctional Unit Supervisors, a Corrections Specialist 2 and a Secretary Senior, additional you will serve as a second- or third-line supervisor for 60+ staff both custody and non-custody. In your position you will support the Department of Correction's (DOC) mission through by completing job screening processes, providing for safe housing, and implementing programs that better the lives of those we serve to "improve public safety" Your responsibilities will require the continuous inspection and review of operational and programming procedures and involve the interpretation of management policy in the daily operations of the facility to ensure the orderly operation of the living units and programs, as well as the safety, health and welfare of staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors, volunteers, and the general public.
We are searching for an adaptable and dependable team member who has strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication, to assume the critical role of Correctional Program Manager and ensure SCCC is operating in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the agency.
For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
Complete your application online atwww.careers.wa.gov:
- A professional reference is identified 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.
Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process.
We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.
Duties
This Correctional Program Manager position is responsible for four living units of various custody levels, is a liaison for multiple programs, oversees and participates in the classification processes for our population and is a member of our management team. The duties of the Correctional Program Manager (CPM) are in alignment and in support of the agency's mission: To improve public safety by positively changing lives; and the agency's vision: Working together for safer communities. This position is critical to the Agency commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. This position contributes to these by completing a job screening process, provides for safe housing, and implementing programs that better the lives of those we serve.
As a Correctional Program Manager, some of your duties will include:
Promote respectful and professional interactions
Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the state's goals for a diverse workforce.
Supervise and be a resource for the unit supervisors and staff. This position directly supervises four (4) Correctional Unit Supervisors, one (1) Secretary Senior, and one (1) Correction Specialist 2; and serves as a second/third line supervisor for 60+ staff.
Identifies employees' development needs and provides meaningful developmental opportunities.
Ensures timely completion of investigations.
Completes timely and quality performance plans and evaluations for staff supervised.
Development and monitoring of the incarcerated individual classification process for four living units, one maximum custody, one medium custody, and two minimum custody.
Oversees the Restricted Housing Unit (RHU). The primary function in overseeing the Restricted Housing Unit is to monitor placements and length of time spent there in order to continue to reduce the use of solitary confinement.
Serves as the Washington Way liaison, Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) liaison, Incoming Transport/Job Screening (ITJS) liaison, and the facility Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.
Participates in the rotation for facility duty officer and as a member of the facility Executive Management team.
May assist and/or provide urgent or emergent decisions needed in the absence of the Associate Superintendent.
Work involves responsibility for the interpretation of management policy in the daily operations of a level 3, 4, or 5 correctional facility and in the administration of essential staff and support services. While this position oversees 4 units and 60+ staff, the areas of operation have facility wide impact to staff and incarcerated individuals.
Responsibilities require the continuous inspection and review of corrections and security procedures and involves the interpretation of management policy in the daily operations of the facility to ensure the orderly operation of the facility and the safety, health and welfare of staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors, volunteers, and the public.
Monitors staff use of equipment and supplies of all supervised programs, living units, and other areas of control. This position is not assigned an annual budget but is responsible to ensure all living units adhere to an assigned monthly budget.
Performs other budget responsibilities as directed by chain of command.
Makes recommendations and presents justification for budgetary scope of operations for assigned living units, ADA, and other program areas under direct supervision.
Develops draft appropriation requests for the Associate Superintendent/Superintendent.
Monitors routine and unanticipated expenditures to develop strategies for funding inequities and to implement a plan to counter and/or minimize funding shortfalls.
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- OR -
Seven (7) years or more of broad based progressive managerial experience or administrative experience within an adult or juvenile corrections environment. (Broad based experience should include experience in one or more of the following job classes: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Correctional Unit Supervisor, Corrections Specialist 3 or 4, or similar job classes)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
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 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
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:
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email roxann.bennett@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-537-2203. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
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Are you a current Washington State Department of Corrections employee?
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Please select from the following options how you meet the required education and experience qualifications for this position:
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Please explain where you gained your experience identified in question number 2 (please include employer(s) and dates of employment), the work that you performed and the positions you held. If you do not have this experience, please answer N/A.
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Do you have one (1) year experience in unit management, this includes case management, budget management, safety and security management, and sanitation management?
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Please explain where you gained your experience in unit management, (please include employer(s) and dates of employment) and the work that you performed. Please include specific details regarding your work in case management, budget management, safety and security management, and sanitation management. If you do not have this experience, please answer N/A.
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Please select the knowledge, skills and abilities that you possess (select all that apply):
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or foreign equivalent?
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Do you have three (3) years professional experience in working with mentally ill incarcerated individuals?
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Please explain where you gained your experience working with mentally ill incarcerated individuals, (please include employer(s) and dates of employment) and the work that you performed.
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Do you have three (3) years professional experience working in a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU)?
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Please explain where you gained your experience working in a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU), (please include employer(s) and dates of employment) and the work that you performed.
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If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?
Required Question
Location : Grays Harbor County - Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2025-01773
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - SCCC
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Correctional Program Manager (CPM) - Exempt Management Services (EMS) Band 2
*DOC Agency Internal Staff Only*
Full-Time Interim Position
Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)
Aberdeen, Washington
This recruitment may be used to fill current and future CPM opportunities.
We are seeking a team member that is motivated to work together with Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) staff and executive leadership team. As Correctional Program Manager (CPM) you will play a crucial role in our facility by partnering in the development of solutions that bring success and unity in our efforts to support our staff, safely operate our facility and improve public safety by positively changing lives. In this position you will provide leadership to program and unit staff and also partner with staff throughout the facility in combined efforts to successfully and safely operate living units as well as new and ongoing programs at SCCC.
Stafford Creek Corrections Center is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and a restrictive housing unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals. You will be one of 2 Correctional Program Managers that cover similar duties over different facility areas and programs. In the role of this Correctional Program Manager, you will work cohesively with unit and program staff to support four living units and multiple program areas. In this role you will also play a significant role in SCCC's Solitary Confinement Transformation Project (SCTP) as the liaison for this program, with the goal of reducing solitary confinement.
You will work under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Programs. Your position will be integral to shaping and molding of facility culture as well as enhancing safety and operational practices to allow effective programming. The culture of our institution and how all staff respond to the entire operation and to each other is as important as the written policies and procedures.
As one of SCCC's Correctional Program Managers you will be a member of the executive leadership team for the facility. You will directly supervise 4 Correctional Unit Supervisors, a Corrections Specialist 2 and a Secretary Senior, additional you will serve as a second- or third-line supervisor for 60+ staff both custody and non-custody. In your position you will support the Department of Correction's (DOC) mission through by completing job screening processes, providing for safe housing, and implementing programs that better the lives of those we serve to "improve public safety" Your responsibilities will require the continuous inspection and review of operational and programming procedures and involve the interpretation of management policy in the daily operations of the facility to ensure the orderly operation of the living units and programs, as well as the safety, health and welfare of staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors, volunteers, and the general public.
We are searching for an adaptable and dependable team member who has strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication, to assume the critical role of Correctional Program Manager and ensure SCCC is operating in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the agency.
For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
Complete your application online atwww.careers.wa.gov:
- A completed application packet will include:
- A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position,
- A detailed chronological resume,
- At least (3) three professional references
- A professional reference is identified 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.
Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process.
We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.
Duties
This Correctional Program Manager position is responsible for four living units of various custody levels, is a liaison for multiple programs, oversees and participates in the classification processes for our population and is a member of our management team. The duties of the Correctional Program Manager (CPM) are in alignment and in support of the agency's mission: To improve public safety by positively changing lives; and the agency's vision: Working together for safer communities. This position is critical to the Agency commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. This position contributes to these by completing a job screening process, provides for safe housing, and implementing programs that better the lives of those we serve.
As a Correctional Program Manager, some of your duties will include:
Promote respectful and professional interactions
Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the state's goals for a diverse workforce.
Supervise and be a resource for the unit supervisors and staff. This position directly supervises four (4) Correctional Unit Supervisors, one (1) Secretary Senior, and one (1) Correction Specialist 2; and serves as a second/third line supervisor for 60+ staff.
Identifies employees' development needs and provides meaningful developmental opportunities.
Ensures timely completion of investigations.
Completes timely and quality performance plans and evaluations for staff supervised.
Development and monitoring of the incarcerated individual classification process for four living units, one maximum custody, one medium custody, and two minimum custody.
Oversees the Restricted Housing Unit (RHU). The primary function in overseeing the Restricted Housing Unit is to monitor placements and length of time spent there in order to continue to reduce the use of solitary confinement.
Serves as the Washington Way liaison, Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) liaison, Incoming Transport/Job Screening (ITJS) liaison, and the facility Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.
Participates in the rotation for facility duty officer and as a member of the facility Executive Management team.
May assist and/or provide urgent or emergent decisions needed in the absence of the Associate Superintendent.
Work involves responsibility for the interpretation of management policy in the daily operations of a level 3, 4, or 5 correctional facility and in the administration of essential staff and support services. While this position oversees 4 units and 60+ staff, the areas of operation have facility wide impact to staff and incarcerated individuals.
Responsibilities require the continuous inspection and review of corrections and security procedures and involves the interpretation of management policy in the daily operations of the facility to ensure the orderly operation of the facility and the safety, health and welfare of staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors, volunteers, and the public.
Monitors staff use of equipment and supplies of all supervised programs, living units, and other areas of control. This position is not assigned an annual budget but is responsible to ensure all living units adhere to an assigned monthly budget.
Performs other budget responsibilities as directed by chain of command.
Makes recommendations and presents justification for budgetary scope of operations for assigned living units, ADA, and other program areas under direct supervision.
Develops draft appropriation requests for the Associate Superintendent/Superintendent.
Monitors routine and unanticipated expenditures to develop strategies for funding inequities and to implement a plan to counter and/or minimize funding shortfalls.
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- Two (2) years of college or equivalent credits from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or foreign equivalent; and five (5) years of experience in adult or juvenile corrections providing case management services to incarcerated individuals, classification, and supervision of incarcerated individuals with one of those years being experience as a supervisor
- OR -
Seven (7) years or more of broad based progressive managerial experience or administrative experience within an adult or juvenile corrections environment. (Broad based experience should include experience in one or more of the following job classes: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Correctional Unit Supervisor, Corrections Specialist 3 or 4, or similar job classes)
- One (1) year experience in unit management, this includes case management, budget management, safety and security management, and sanitation management
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Multi-disciplinary team processes as it relates to incarcerated individual classification, job assignments, and movement
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of correctional administration to include, rehabilitation, attitudes, problems and behaviors, work requirements, institution sanitation, health and safety standards, roster management, and record keeping
- Working knowledge of the Incident Command System, the Department of Corrections Emergency Response Plan, facility Emergency Response Plan, personnel practices, policy directives, operational memorandums, RCWs, WACs, and collective bargaining agreements
- Must have ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff
- Encouragement and development of a work atmosphere dedicated to the agency's vision of quality, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability
- Management principles, leadership, and public relations skills
- Fostering community partnerships and possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Coaching, mentoring, counseling, and conflict resolution skills
- Highest standard of professional and ethical conduct in support of a diverse workforce and budget management
- Ability to effectively direct staff, be skilled in organizational development, and team building to resolve complex issues
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or foreign equivalent
- Three (3) years professional experience in working with mentally ill incarcerated individuals
- Three (3) years professional experience working in a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU)
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- This position is exempt from Washington's civil service rules. Exempt employment is considered "at will," and there are no contractual employment rights. Exempt employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check
- Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training
- Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections
- Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable
- Complete investigator training
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 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- 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 of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- 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.
- 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.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
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
- 12 paid holidays a year
- 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 roxann.bennett@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-537-2203. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Are you a current Washington State Department of Corrections employee?
- Yes
- No
02
Please select from the following options how you meet the required education and experience qualifications for this position:
- I have two (2) years of college or equivalent credits from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or foreign equivalent; AND five (5) years of experience in adult or juvenile corrections providing case management services to incarcerated individuals, classification, and supervision of incarcerated individuals with one of those years being experience as a supervisor
- I have seven (7) years or more of broad based progressive managerial experience or administrative experience within an adult or juvenile corrections environment. (Broad based experience should include experience in one or more of the following job classes: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Correctional Unit Supervisor, Corrections Specialist 3 or 4, or similar job classes)
- I do not have any of the combinations of education and/or experience listed above.
03
Please explain where you gained your experience identified in question number 2 (please include employer(s) and dates of employment), the work that you performed and the positions you held. If you do not have this experience, please answer N/A.
04
Do you have one (1) year experience in unit management, this includes case management, budget management, safety and security management, and sanitation management?
- Yes
- No
05
Please explain where you gained your experience in unit management, (please include employer(s) and dates of employment) and the work that you performed. Please include specific details regarding your work in case management, budget management, safety and security management, and sanitation management. If you do not have this experience, please answer N/A.
06
Please select the knowledge, skills and abilities that you possess (select all that apply):
- Multi-disciplinary team processes as it relates to incarcerated individual classification, job assignments, and movement
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of correctional administration to include, rehabilitation, attitudes, problems and behaviors, work requirements, institution sanitation, health and safety standards, roster management, and record keeping
- Working knowledge of the Incident Command System, the Department of Corrections Emergency Response Plan, facility Emergency Response Plan, personnel practices, policy directives, operational memorandums, RCWs, WACs, and collective bargaining agreements
- Must have ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff
- Encouragement and development of a work atmosphere dedicated to the agency's vision of quality, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability
- Management principles, leadership, and public relations skills
- Fostering community partnerships and possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Coaching, mentoring, counseling, and conflict resolution skills
- Highest standard of professional and ethical conduct in support of a diverse workforce and budget management
- Ability to effectively direct staff, be skilled in organizational development, and team building to resolve complex issues
07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or foreign equivalent?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have three (3) years professional experience in working with mentally ill incarcerated individuals?
- Yes
- No
09
Please explain where you gained your experience working with mentally ill incarcerated individuals, (please include employer(s) and dates of employment) and the work that you performed.
10
Do you have three (3) years professional experience working in a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU)?
- Yes
- No
11
Please explain where you gained your experience working in a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU), (please include employer(s) and dates of employment) and the work that you performed.
12
If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- Yes
- No
13
If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?
- Yes
- No
Required Question