Correctional Sergeant — Lead Officer; Remote

Correctional Sergeant | CBCC

Location:
Clallam Bay, WA

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple permanent and non-permanent positions.

The Department of Corrections is a seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Correctional Sergeant at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.

Clallam Bay Corrections Center is a 900-bed male facility located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island. This facility houses medium and close custody incarcerated individuals. CBCC also operates a Restricted Housing Unit.

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 incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

We are looking for clear evidence in your materials that you possess the leadership experience, skills, and abilities
required for this position.

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position
• Three professional references

The Correctional Sergeant (Corrections and Custody Officer
3) position promotes safety and security by directing lower-level staff in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of adult incarcerated individuals. By maintaining security of the institution and controlling movement into, out of, and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures, the Corrections and Custody Officer 3 ensures the safety of incarcerated individuals, staff and the public.

Key duties of the correctional sergeant include:

• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff, adjusting assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Provide on-the-job training and monitor completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training Corrections and Custody Officers. Serve as a positive role model for other officers.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
• Resolve staff issues, recognize employees, and counsel employees in work-related activities and career development.
• Ensure security of institution and control movement into, out of, and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Use appropriate de-escalation skills.
• Advise incarcerated individuals concerning rules, regulations, procedures, institution programs, policies, and behavior standards.
• Effectively communicate with incarcerated individuals, staff and visitors in routine and emergent situations.
• Read, understand, and follow Post Orders. Review regularly with staff and monitor compliance.
• Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority working with a diverse population of incarcerated individuals.
• Direct resistive and non-resistive incarcerated individuals to maintain the orderly operation of the facility.
• Direct or conduct inspections and searches of incarcerated individuals, incarcerated individual property, incarcerated individual living and program areas, and other areas of the facility.
• Serve as a positive role model for other Corrections and Custody Officers and assist in providing on-the-job training.
• Monitor the completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training Corrections and Custody Officers.
• Communicate information to supervisors and staff regarding issues and areas of concern.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalentANDthree (3) or more years of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections.

OR

• Two…