Corrections Specialist 3 - Graduated Reentry - Tacoma

Corrections Specialist 3 Community Corrections Division - Section 4, Tacoma, WA DOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 60: $6,407.00 to $8,612.00 This position works for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at 1016 South 28th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409. Shift hours are Monday-Friday, 0800-1700. Responsibilities Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes. Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change. Enforce GRE/AMP program conditions and the law. Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry. Lead other Corrections Specialists. Other duties as assigned and necessary. Minimum Required Qualifications 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. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. 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 Equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or experience equaling seven years. Desirable Qualifications Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field. Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check. Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation). Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy. Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training. Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable. Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes. This requirement includes: Maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws. Maintaining qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g., OC pepper spray or electronic immobilization devices). Maintaining CIT qualifications. Completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer The WA State Department of Corrections (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. Telework Details This position may be allocated for telework up to one day each week. Employees must use a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at an authorized location within the state of Washington. Employees with an approved telework agreement in place are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, take proper care of all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality. You will be required to commute to a DOC facility or field office as business requires. Benefits Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides a generous retirement plan and comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, additional perks include: Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year (depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement if a represented position) Eight hours of paid sick leave per month Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday) One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) Retirement Options PERS: State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer‑contributed retirement programs within PERS. For additional information, refer to the Department of Retirement Systems or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS‑eligible position to a PSERS‑eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans. Contact DRS for more information. Contact For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Christine Salvador (Talent Acquisition Recruiter/HRC4) or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Make sure you reference the recruitment/job # listed above, it begins with 2026-. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington State Department of Correction