Correctional Records Technician | Criminal Conviction Records Unit

Correctional Records Technician
- Permanent Employee and Organizational Support Division
- Criminal Conviction Records Unit DOC Headquarters Tumwater, WA

This position may be eligible to telework after initial onboarding and training and additional, occasional in office attendance will be required.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a full-time permanent Correctional Records Technician (CRT) position with the Criminal Conviction Records (CCR) Unit. This position's duty station is located in Tumwater, WA.

The Correctional Records Technician (CRT) completes the Criminal Conviction Records (CCR) process for sentenced individuals who are currently under DOC supervision or in prison. The CRT position will review, analyze, and research a variety of official sources to obtain criminal conviction data prior to entering the information into the Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) system. In addition, the CCR Unit applies Revised Codes of Washington (RCW's) and department Policies to determine community supervision eligibility and if applicable, an Offender Release Plan (ORP) determination for individuals sentenced under the jurisdiction of DOC.

This position also supports agency staff/administration by providing recommendations involving data input, research to determine comparable crimes, CCR reviews/updates/corrections, Supervision Eligibility Screening Tools, and quality review audits.

Agency Profile:

Our mission at the Department of Corrections (DOC) is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. With a vast number of innovative sustainability programs, and evidence-based practices used to reduce recidivism, Washington State is highly regarded as a strong leader in the field of Corrections. For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the public and/or criminal justice agencies orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems under highly stressful or adverse situation.

Preferred/Desired

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience maintaining or processing offender records in a government or law enforcement office, court setting, or an adult or juvenile correctional agency. (College-level course work in criminal justice, business administration, accounting, social science, or a related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.)
• Knowledge of criminal history document processing.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Be certified or obtain certification in ACCESS within 6 months of hire.
• Must successfully complete a skills assessment as part of the recruitment process.

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 partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

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