Correctional Officer 1 (CO2)

Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Cedar Creek Corrections Center

On-call positions available

Recruitment may be used to fill vacancies as they occur

Cedar Creek Correction Center/ CCCC / Littlerock, WA

SAVE THE DATE!

Qualified candidates will be invited to in-person interviews

Date: TBD

Successful candidates for this recruitment would attend the earliest Training Academy available.

About Prison Facilities:

The Washington legislature has established a comprehensive system of corrections for convicted law violators within the state of Washington to accomplish a primary objective of ensuring public safety. The system is designed and managed to provide the maximum feasible safety for the persons and property of the general public, the staff, and the inmates (RCW 72.09.010).

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has 11 prison facilities with custody levels ranging from minimum to maximum security.

Salary Information: Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (TEAMSTERS Range 46 Step J-M)

• Full-time - $6,452 - $6,945
• On-call/Hourly - $37.08 - $39.91

Corrections & Custody Officer 2: (TEAMSTERS Range 49 Step H-M)

• Full-time - $6,615- $7,477
• On-call/Hourly - $38.02 - $42.97

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, which includes successful completion of the 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 equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

On-Call Positions

On-call staff may have the opportunity to work an average of 32-40 hours per week, although the positions have no minimum hour guarantee. Incumbents will be required to attend 6 weeks of full-time paid training immediately upon hire and will be considered for full time permanent and/or temporary vacancies as they occur. All correctional officers, including those in on-call positions, are provided with a benefits package including 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 each week.

Please note: if you recently applied to this location within the last 90 days, no need to reapply.

Facility information:

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals for the positions of Correctional Officer 1 and/or 2, at the Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) in Littlerock, WA. CCCC is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The on call/intermittent positions have no minimum hour guarantee.

Custody Level: Minimum

Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) opened in 1954. The facility has a 479-bed capacity. The staff at CCCC recognize that the culture and success of the community begins with them. These correctional professionals work with a dedication to continuous improvement and a safe environment for the public, the incarcerated population and themselves. CCCC partners with local schools, businesses and churches to collaborate on several community projects each year. Through their own fundraising events and with the assistance of staff, incarcerated individuals have donated to “Roof Community Service,” St. Jude’s Hospital, Littlerock Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Club. Additionally, staff have held food drives for local food banks, supported local non-profits such as the Rochester “ROOF” program and adopt-a-family during the holidays.

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.

Click here to learn more about the Correctional Officer hiring process.

Duties

• This job class is designated as in-training. The employee will advance to CO2 after satisfactory completion of the CO1 training requirements.

• 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. This includes maintaining security of the institution and controlling movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures.

• Correctional Officers are expected to be a positive role model and work with the incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society from the day they arrive under supervision. Correctional Officers use interpersonal skills and good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for the individuals to pursue a successful re-entry into communities. The successful candidates for Correctional Officer 1 will possess creative thinking, self-confidence, strong role-modeling and good physical and mental conditioning.

• Overtime is an essential function of this position.

• Correctional Officers must successfully complete Correctional Worker Core (CWC), a six-week academy for all correctional workers employed in DOC prison facilities. We know that managing difficult people takes more than force. It takes observation, knowledge, skills, and continual practice. Every DOC employee is provided with initial training designed to help assure safe working conditions and will continue to get on-the-job training throughout their employment.

• Click here to learn more about Training & Development at DOC.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED

• Valid Driver's license

• The legal (Constitutional) right to carry a firearm

• Note: Pre-employment process includes drug testing and psychological evaluation.

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, which includes successful completion of the CORE (Academy) and the Correctional Officer Field Training Program.

• One year of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult or juvenile corrections where security functions equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

• 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.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.

• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.

• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

• 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