Corrections Custody Officer 2 - Transportation WFSE Everett

1. Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
2. Detailed chronological resume. Your resume will not substitute for the Work Experience section of the online application.
3. Include at leastthree professionallevel references with valid phone number and email for each.

This position contributes to the Department of Corrections (DOC) mission to improve public safety by securely safely and humanely transporting incarcerated and/or supervised male and female individuals to and from prison facilities work release facilities field offices jails and other secure holding facilities (including outofstate locations) as directed by the Department and/or other criminal justice partners.

Conduct transports monitor individuals behavior and assist in controlling and directing individuals (up to and including use of appropriate force options) during transportation activities.

• Transport of male and female offenders in custody and out of custody both restrained and unrestrained.
• Verify offender identity and destination prior to beginning transports and releases.
• Securely pat search and restrain incustody offenders prior to transporting to secure environments (i.e. jails or prison facilities).
• Securely pat search offenders not in custody prior to transporting.
• Follow universal precautions when conducting offender searches/transports.
• Document and secure inventory of offender personal property when applicable.
• Seize dangerous items evidence contraband and controlled or unauthorized substances.
• Search transport vehicles for contraband prior to transporting offenders.
• Monitor offender activities and movement during entire transport process.
• Complete necessary documentation prior to during and after each transport.
• Monitor transport vehicles for routine maintenance needs and mechanical defects.
• Arrange and facilitate repairs with vehicle maintenance shops.
• Drive in a safe manner to and from each location obeying all traffic laws.

• Effectively and professionally communicate with offenders and staff in all types of situations.
• Use appropriate deescalation skills during stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
• Advise offenders concerning rules and regulations and provide clear direction.
• Work collaboratively with jail and prison staff.
• Follow individual facility rules and directives regarding booking/release processes.

• Brief Supervisor/Duty Officer on pertinent information to make aware of current and potential situations that may require action.
• Track/log all transports of offenders per local practice.
• Write incident reports or disciplinary reports detailing individuals behavior and violations of rules and regulations.

Required:

• At least one 1 year experience as a DOC Corrections and Custody Officer which included successful completion of the Correctional Officer training plan.
• Valid unrestricted drivers license.
• Carry a firearm Taser OCand other related equipment and wear a protective vest while on duty.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a respirator. Incumbent must remain clean shaven in the area of the respirator fit and have medical clearance to wear arespirator.
• Must have and maintain firearms qualifications and use of force equipmentcertifications.
• Must be lawfully able to possess a firearm.
• Use control and impedance tactics as needed to control a resistive individual

For additional information about the agency please visitdoc.wa.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. *A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.Phone numberAND email address are required for all professional references.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

This position may be represented by a Union Shop.