Correctional Officer , Washington Corrections Center

Correctional Officer 1 (CO2) – Washington Corrections Center

Washington Corrections Center (WCC) is located in Shelton, WA. The facility houses approximately 1,500 offenders and processes, tests, and classifies adult male felons sentenced to prison in Washington State.

• Full‑time: $6,046 – $6,512 (TEAMSTERS Range 45 Step J‑M)
• On‑call/Hourly: $34.75 – $37.43 (TEAMSTERS Range 45 Step J‑M)
• Full‑time: $6,200 – $7,013 (TEAMSTERS Range 48 Step H‑M)
• On‑call/Hourly: $35.63 – $40.30 (TEAMSTERS Range 48 Step H‑M)

• One year of experience as a Department of Corrections (DOC) Corrections and Custody Officer, including completion of the CORE Academy and the Correctional Officer Field Training Program.
• One year of experience as a Correctional Officer in adult or juvenile corrections with equivalent security functions to a DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2.
• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legal right to carry a firearm.

Correctional Officers provide safety and security, control, direct, and monitor activities and movement of incarcerated individuals.

Duties include:

• Maintaining security of the institution and controlling movement within the facility in accordance with established department methods and procedures.
• Serving as a positive role model and working with inmates to help them become productive members of society.
• Using interpersonal and communication skills to counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments.
• Completing required training, including Correctional Worker Core Academy and ongoing on‑job training.
• Providing overtime as required.

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Paid sick leave, holiday pay, and paid vacation for those working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Deferred Compensation.

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, 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.

• Applicants must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with I‑9 requirements.
• Applicants must provide at least three professional references with contact information.
• Pre‑employment drug test and background check required.
• Employees may work in close proximity to incarcerated individuals.
• Occupational hazards and conditions such as pepper spray exposure, animal care projects, and tuberculosis screening may apply.
• Overtime is an essential function of the position.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by WA Industrial Safety & Act standards.
• This position is covered by a union shop.