Correctional Officer , Stafford Creek Corrections Center

Correctional Officer 1 (CO2), Stafford Creek Correction Center

On-call positions available. Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) in Aberdeen, WA.

SAVE THE DATE! Qualified candidates will be invited to in-person or virtual interviews on March 5, 2025. Successful candidates would attend the earliest Training Academy available.

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) seeks highly motivated individuals for the positions of Correctional Officer 1 and/or 2 at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC). SCCC operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On-call/intermittent positions have no minimum hour guarantee.

Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility on a 210-acre site. Custody levels range from Maximum to Medium and Long-Term Minimum. SCCC emphasizes programs and practices that reduce recidivism while maintaining security and community safety.

In an adult correctional facility, Correctional Officers provide safety and security, control and monitor movements of incarcerated individuals, and ensure the institution operates in accordance with department methods and procedures. Officers are expected to be positive role models and support rehabilitation as part of preparing individuals for successful re-entry into communities. Overtime is an essential function of this position. Officers will complete required training, including the Correctional Worker Core (CWC) six-week academy, and ongoing on-the-job training.

Required (CO1/CO2):

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• The legal (Constitutional) right to carry a firearm

To qualify at the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level:

• One year of experience as a Department of Corrections (DOC) Corrections and Custody Officer, including 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 with security functions equivalent to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2.

Pre-employment process includes drug testing and psychological evaluation.

On-call staff may work an average of 32-40 hours per week with no minimum hour guarantee. All correctional officers receive a benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid sick leave, holiday pay, paid vacation) if they work at least 20 hours per week. Training and onboarding details apply.

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 transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions about the recruitment or need reasonable accommodation, please email lisa.phillips.gov.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation
• Benefits page for more details

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on many bases including race, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Legal and regulatory notes: employment eligibility verification, background checks, mandatory pre-employment drug testing, and health/safety requirements. Some positions may be covered by retirement systems and may require respirator medical evaluations, fit testing, and use of respiratory protection where applicable. For more information, visit doc.wa.gov.

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation, please email: lisa.phillips.gov or call . TTY: 7-1-1 or