CORRECTIONS AND CUSTODY OFFICER 2
Location: Wenatchee Washington
Description: State of Washington is looking of CORRECTIONS AND CUSTODY OFFICER 2 right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Wenatchee Field Office
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Corrections a! nd Custody Officer 2 at the Wenatchee Field Office. The hours of work are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The Wenatchee WORKCREW program is a DOC restorative justice program that is funded by outside contracts for the purpose of providing general offender labor to the community as restitution for their criminal behavior. While the primary labor purpose is for the cleaning of litter and illegal dumping, these crews also provide general project assistance in areas such as brush cutting, invasive weed removal, Community and Chambers of Commerce needs, and various other general labor tasks on public properties.
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 offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society .
Duties:
Be a positive role model for offenders and w! ork to help them become productive members of society from the day they arrive under your supervision. Use psychology and good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking of offenders while maintaining safe confinement environments for offenders to pursue a successful re-entry into communities. The successful candidate will posses creative thinking, self-confidence, strong role-modeling and good conditioning. The Wenatchee Workcrew Correctional Officer is responsible for facilitating the work crew for offenders and, occasionally, non-DOC offenders from Chelan County Superior Courts who perform various Community Restitution projects such as litter pick up, illegal dump removal, grounds maintenance, land restoration, habitat improvement, and encampment removal. This position provides safety and rules orientation to work crew participants and ensure compliance. This position instructs, directs, and oversees movement of work crew participants. This position! maintains daily crew vehicle inventories, and maintains records of work crew participant hours completed, locations worked, safety and injury reports, and violations. This position transports work crew participants to and from work sites. This position coordinates with local law enforcement, contract vendors and other agencies as needed to facilitate work crew activities. This position instructs work crew participants on proper and safe use of all equipment. This position issues and maintains daily responsibility for tools, supplies, and safety equipment as needed. This position maintains ongoing work site safety, the integrity of work crew vehicle and report/document all damage of work crew property. This position is responsible to communicate and coordinate with stakeholders and/or contractors to ensure the scope of work for a specific project is completed as requested.
This position may require assisting field CCOs with field contacts and transports.
C! orrectional Officers must successfully complete Correctional Worker Cor! e (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.
Qualifications:
One year of experience as a Correctional Officer, which included successful completion of the Correctional Officer training plan; or Graduation from high school and one year of experience as a correctional officer in adult or juvenile corrections where security functions equivalent to a Level 2 Correctional Officer were performed. Possess a valid driver's license. Demonstrated ability to write clearly, factually and concisely. Ability to be coached, to accept supervision and to receive instructions and constructive criticism. Ability to recall detailed instructions and to maintain attention and concentration for extended per! iods of time. Effective oral communication skills in routine and emergent situations. Develop and promote positive and professional interpersonal relationship skills.
Supplemental Information:
'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.' For additional information about the agency, please visit www.doc.wa.gov . IMPORTANT NOTES : From July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most state positions. The salary range noted in this recruitment announcement reflects this temporary reduction. For specific information see: Temporary Salary Reduction Info . · 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 any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, su! ch as educators or other professional associates. · All DOC employees ! are fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. · Employees work with offenders 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, including marijuana, will be disqualified from consideration. · 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 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 posi! tive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results. · If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment. We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: · Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace. · Work effectively with men and women of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. · Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable. · Promote inclusiveness. · Be culturally sensitive and appropriate. · Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national ori! gin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity! , 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. For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email deborah.leach@doc.wa.gov or call us at (509) 324-8341. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:42:31 GMT