Correctional Unit Supervisor | CCCC

Correctional Unit Supervisor Full Time | Permanent Location: Cedar Creek Corrections Center | Littlerock, WA Salary Range: $113,040 Annually Are you a leader who thrives in a dynamic correctional environment and believes accountability, safety, and professionalism go hand in hand? If so, the Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a skilled and motivated Correctional Unit Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of an offender living unit while fostering a culture of safety, consistency, and operational excellence! The Correctional Unit Supervisor is responsible for supervising incarcerated individuals, staff, and the overall day-to-day functions of a living unit in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Department of Corrections policies, and facility Operational Memoranda. You will provide direct leadership and guidance to Classification Counselors, support staff, and Correctional Sergeants who oversee Correctional Officers, ensuring clear expectations, professional conduct, and effective team performance. Your leadership will directly influence unit safety, staff development, and the successful management of incarcerated individuals. The candidate of choice will continuously inspect and evaluate correctional and security procedures to ensure proper application of directives and compliance with established standards. By analyzing operations, identifying challenges, and recommending practical solutions, you will promote efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and continuous improvement. Maintaining sanitation and security requirements will remain a critical priority, ensuring the living unit operates safely and in alignment with agency expectations. If you are ready to lead with integrity, strengthen operational performance, and make a meaningful impact in a correctional setting, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to professionalism and public safety. Responsibilities Supervise, monitor, and direct the operations of an incarcerated individual living unit, including security practices, program assignments, sanitation, and compliance with DOC custody policies and operational memoranda. Direct the security and accountability of incarcerated individuals assigned to the unit. Ensure the living unit sanitation level and safety standards meet local, state, county, and federal guidelines. Oversee inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, property, and the living unit. Plan, direct, and supervise the work of living unit staff, including support staff, counselors, correctional officers, and correctional sergeants. Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, provide training, and support career development for staff. Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to staff, and investigate and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary action as needed. Ensure all supervised personnel read and comply with Department policies, operational memoranda, and post orders/manuals. Plan, direct, and monitor unit programs. Oversight, conduct, and participate in hearings, investigations, and meetings. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED and seven years corrections experience (juvenile or adult) in treatment, custody, community corrections, professional counseling, or casework. OR satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) and five years corrections experience in the same areas. OR bachelor’s degree with three years corrections experience in the same areas. Two years of experience as a supervisor (may be gained concurrently with the required experience). Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership during stressful, conflict or crisis situations, remaining calm and rational when responding to threats. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of DOC policies, RCW’s, WAC’s, and operational memoranda. Knowledge of offender management and supervision, including behavior management, classification, sanitation, security, and safety, and understanding of offender programs preparing them for transition back into society. Telework Details This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties safely, care for state‑issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information while working offsite. Employees may be required to commute to a DOC facility or field office for onboarding and other business needs. Benefits Remote, telework, or flexible schedules (depending on position). Up to 25 paid vacation days a year. 8 hours of paid sick leave per month. 12 paid holidays a year. Generous retirement plan. Flexible spending accounts. Dependent care assistance. Deferred compensation. Important Notes This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position. Please include a minimum of three 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 sufficient professional references, you may include non‑related professionals such as educators or other professional associates. 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. Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol‑free work environment. Applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray used for self‑defense. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about expected exposure. Animal care projects are common in Washington State prisons. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about expected exposure. Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue. The successful candidate may be required to provide proof of a TB skin test within 60 days of hire. Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached. 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 I‑9 form. DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, it is not eligible to extend STEM‑Optional Practice Training (OPT). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Washington