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State of Washington

CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3 - Graduated Reentry Section 3 (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)

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A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.

$75,854 / year median in Washington

+8% projected growth

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WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) - Position W324 Graduated Reentry Section 3 Lacey, WA The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) opening available. This position, W324, is within Graduated Reentry Section 3, which is located in Lacey, WA. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office. In accordance with WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply: You are requesting a transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 of the
WFSE CBA.
You are a permanent DOC employee. You currently hold permanent status in the job class being recruited for in this job posting. You are currently in a position represented by WFSE. In addition to the above requirements for
WFSE CBA
Article 4.7 transfer requests, this position has the following requirements: Four years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections. OR Bachelor's degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education. AND Three years of professional case management•experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three of the following: Making field visits Preparing written correspondence, reports, and/or documents. Assessing cases and making recommendations Referring people to appropriate resources Presenting cases in court or hearings. Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices Experience determining classification levels and/or requirements OR Equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education equaling seven (7) years. •Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.); maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter. How to
Apply:
If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to: docswtransferrequest@doc1.wa.gov . Please reference the position number and include the following information in your request: Full name Personnel number Current job title and work unit Note, per the
CBA:
If you requested transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months. If you have accepted a transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months. For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email docswtransferrequest@doc1.wa.gov .