Correctional Officer , Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA

Correctional Officer 1 (CO1) / 2 (CO2) – Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA

Full‑time and on‑call positions available. Candidates will be invited to an in‑person hiring event on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and, if selected, will attend the earliest training academy.

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

• Full‑time: $6,046 – $6,512 per month
• On‑call/Hourly: $34.75 – $37.43 per hour

Corrections & Custody Officer 2 (TEAMSTERS Range 48, Step J‑M):

• Full‑time: $6,512 – $7,013 per month
• On‑call/Hourly: $37.43 – $40.30 per hour

In an adult correctional facility, Correctional Officers provide safety and security, and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals. This includes maintaining the security of the institution and controlling movement into, out of, and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures. Officers are expected to be positive role models, work with incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society, and use interpersonal and communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for successful re‑entry into communities.

Key duties include:

• Monitoring inmate behavior and enforcing rules.
• Maintaining order and security within the facility.
• Conducting routine searches and inspections.
• Responding to emergencies, including medical and safety incidents.
• Assisting with transfers and evacuations.
• Providing first‑aid and emergency care as needed.
• Serving as the official liaison between inmates and staff.

To qualify for the Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) level, candidates must meet one of the following:

• One year of experience as a Department of Corrections Corrections and Custody Officer, including successful completion of 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.

Additional requirements for all positions include:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The legal right to carry a firearm.
• Physical and mental conditioning suitable for the duties.
• Pre‑employment drug testing and psychological evaluation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation (up to 25 days).
• Paid holidays (12 per year).
• Flexible work schedule options (depending on position).
• Health and wellness programs.
• Access to training and professional development.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

• Drug and alcohol‑free work environment is required.
• Background check, including criminal history, will be conducted.
• Pre‑employment drug test required; positive result will disqualify applicant.
• Employee may be exposed to oleoresin capsicum (pepper spray). Applicants with sensitivities may ask about exposure levels.
• Employees may work with animals; applicants with animal sensitivities may ask about exposure.
• Baseline tuberculosis skin test required within 60 days of hire.
• International foreign degrees require credential evaluation; incomplete documentation may lead to removal from hiring process.

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, email mackenzie.conley.gov or call 509‑630‑9160.

For additional or alternate contact, email johanna.willard.gov or call 360‑485‑1891.