Correctional Officer , Airway Heights Corrections Center

Correctional Officer 1 (CO2) – Airway Heights Correctional Center

On‑call positions available.

Location:

Airway Heights, WA.

Interview:
Qualified candidates will be invited to in‑person or virtual interviews on June 3, 2026. Successful candidates will attend the earliest available Training Academy.

The Washington legislature has established a comprehensive system of corrections to ensure public safety. The Department of Corrections (DOC) operates 11 facilities ranging from minimum to maximum security.

Corrections & Custody Officer 1 (TEAMSTERS Range 45 Step J‑M)

• Full‑time – $6,046–$6,512 Monthly
• On‑call/Hourly – $34.75–$37.43

Corrections & Custody Officer 2 (TEAMSTERS Range 48 Step H‑M)

• Full‑time – $6,200–$7,013 Monthly
• On‑call/Hourly – $35.63–$40.30

• One year of experience as a 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 where security functions equivalent to DOC Corrections and Security Officer 2 were performed.

On‑call staff may work 32–40 hours per week on average, with no minimum hour guarantee. Incumbents must attend six weeks of full‑time paid training immediately upon hire and may be considered for full‑time permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid sick leave, holiday pay, and paid vacation are provided for all correctional officers who work at least 20 hours per week.

Correctional Officers provide safety and security, control, direct, and monitor the activities and movement of inmates, maintain security of the institution, and control movement into, out of, and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures. Officers act as positive role models, use interpersonal skills and good communication to correct criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments, and help inmates become productive members of society.

Overtime is an essential function of this position. Officers must successfully complete the Correctional Worker Core (CWC) academy and receive ongoing on‑the‑job training throughout their employment.

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legal right to carry a firearm.
• Pre‑employment drug testing and psychological evaluation.

• Provide valid proof of a baseline tuberculosis skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.
• Undergo respirator medical evaluation, fit testing, and training as required by WA Industrial Safety and Act standards.
• Understand use of Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray) and animal care projects, and be aware of potential exposures.
• Commit to a drug and alcohol‑free work environment and comply with all state and federal laws.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year.
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month.
• 12 paid holidays a 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 or expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. For more information, visit doc.wa.gov.

• Applicants must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. DOC complies with I‑9 form requirements.
• Applicants must include at least three professional references with email address and phone number.
• DOC does not use E‑Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM‑OPT.

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Lisa Phillips llips.gov or 564‑669‑0674.

For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6388.