Corrections Specialist 3 - Graduated Reentry - Tacoma

Corrections Specialist 3 - Graduated Reentry - Tacoma

Salary: $6,407.00 - $8,612.00 Monthly

Location: Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Job Number: 2026-09072

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: CCD - Section 4

Opening Date: 10/29/2026

Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

• Corrections Specialist 3 GRE

• Community Corrections Division - Section 4

• Tacoma, WA

• Salary Range: $6,407.00 to $8,612.00

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• Our agency offers a free ORCA card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

• Interviews for this recruitment are expected to take place on or around 12/1/2026.

• DOC's mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

• Our agency is recruiting to fill a full-time, permanent Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at 1016 S 28th St, Tacoma, WA 98409.

• This position will monitor incarcerated individuals (I/I) transferred to Extraordinary Medical Placement (EMP) as determined by DOC policy 350.270 Extraordinary Medical Placement, I/Is approved to participate in the GRE Alternative as part of the Graduated Reentry Law ESSB 5121, and DUI-DOSA cases (Senate Bill 5032). This includes working with families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders from a case management and strengths perspective so that these individuals can better integrate 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!

Duties

• Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes.
• Conduct investigations and searches.
• Manage a specialized caseload of individuals that may or may not release to community supervision.
• Monitor compliance with imposed electronic home monitoring systems (EHM) for incarcerated individuals (I/Is).
• Complete and manage a variety of plans and reports.
• Complete intake and administer a variety of assessments.
• Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change.
• Enforce GRE/EMP/DUI DOSA conditions and the law.
• Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry.
• Lead other Corrections Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL CASES LISTED BELOW

• 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 vehicle 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.

• OR

• Bachelor’s degree 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

• OR

• Equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or experience equaling seven years.

• 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 (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.); maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter.

• DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.

In addition to the above, this position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):

• Community Relationships: Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
• Observation: Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• Stress Tolerance: Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.
• Professional Standards: Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Adaptability: Incorporates latest information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.
• Integrity: Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Leadership: Promotes organizational mission and goals and demonstrates how to achieve them.
• Problem Solving: Rapid problem-solving ability. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately when providing and receiving constructive feedback/criticism.
• Initiative: Ability to work and accomplish goals ind