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

State of Washington

Thurston County – Lacey, WAFull-time$6,407–8,612/moPosted 3 days agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
$6,407–8,612/mo
Location
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The State of Washington Department of Corrections seeks a permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 3 for the Graduated Reentry Section 3 in Lacey, WA. The role follows a Monday‑through‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm schedule and is open only to internal transfer candidates meeting specific experience or education criteria.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Field VisitsWritten CorrespondenceCase AssessmentResource ReferralsCourt PresentationElectronic Monitoring KnowledgeClassification Level Determination

Qualifications

Four Years Experience as Community Corrections Officer or Bachelor’s DegreeThree Years Professional Case Management ExperienceEquivalent Combination of Qualifying Experience and Education Equalling Seven Years

Full job description

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: [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

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