Office Assistant 3 Spokane Special Assault Unit

Spokane County, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3630 - 4833

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Office Assistant 3 (OA3)
Community Corrections Division

DOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 39: $3630.00 to $4833.00

If you are viewing this posting from an external job site(such as Indeed) copy/paste and search via the following link to apply directly to this and other positions within our agency: mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our agency is looking to fill a full-time permanent Office Assistant (OA3) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division.This position works for the Spokane Special Assault Unit (SAU)located at 1717 West Broadway Spokane WA 99201.

Under general supervision from the Administrative Assistant 3 (AA3)this position performs duties involved with working at the reception desk and provides advanced clerical support for the unit. Work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Spokane SAUsupervises a caseload of registered individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense by the Superior Court. During supervision they will be under one or more jurisdictions to include the Indeterminate Sentence Review (Parole) Board the Court and DOC. This position requires interfacing with stakeholders as well as therapists and polygraph addition to supervision you may be required to conduct pre-sentence investigations and make recommendations to the Court for an appropriate sentence within the sentencing guidelines. Exposure to sensitive material is common.

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation engagement and safety leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service - review decide and apply!

HOW TO APPLY
Select the Apply button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet will include the following:

Online application.You must complete the online application including the Work Experience section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement.
Cover letter. Regarding your interest in this position.
Resume. Detailed and chronological.
Three professional-level references. Current and recent supervisors are preferred with a valid phone number and email for each. Review the Supplement Information section for the requirements and definition of. References are contacted after the interview process.

Applicants wishing to claimVeterans preferenceshould attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Do not includepersonally identifiable information orpersonal photos within your application packet.

Incomplete application packages or see resume in lieu of the requested information may disqualify you from the process.

Duties

Provide front desk reception clerical support and data entry.

Greet and direct clients general public and/or stakeholders tothe appropriate staff.
Manage a multi-line phone system.
Provide clerical support to the SAU and the Special Needs Unit (SNU) as needed.
Manage and maintain electronic and physical files.
Database entry and retrieval from various systems such as OMNI (Offender Management Network Information) and OnBase.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six months of clerical experience with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Word Outlook and Excel.
And must possess and maintain an unrestricted drivers license valid in the State of Washington.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to assist individuals with various criminal backgrounds.
Ability to navigate internal and external databases and a variety of computer platforms and applications.
Ability to proofread written material and identify and correct errors grammar and punctuation.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with coworkers the public and criminal justice agencies/stakeholders.

Supplemental Information

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.

For more information about our agency visit ourMission & Vision.

The WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position.If this position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions up to sixty days after all listed positions have been filled.
References:A minimum of three professional references with a valid email and phone number for each is required. Although current and recent supervisors are preferred 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 include non-related professionals such as educators or other professional associates. If you are entering your references in the online application (preferred) complete the following fields:
- First and Last name
- Title (include their relationship to you for example: Field Administrator former supervisor)
- Phone
- Email
- Address Line 1 (list the name of the references organization)
Salaryis based on skills and abilities that apply to the primary functions of the role and/or years of experience and is decided at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes steps A-M. Within a permanent salary range step M is a longevity step it is typically gained six years after being assigned to step L.
Work with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals:This position may work directly with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Take this into account before applying.
Background and criminal record history checkswill be conducted prior to employment. Information gathered may not preclude employment but it will be considered in determining your suitability for the position.
Pre-employment drug test:A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment process. Applicants who test positive for a controlled substance may be disqualified from consideration.
Oleoresin Capsicum(OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure you could expect in this position.
Verification Form I-9:The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of Form I-9s list of acceptable documents. Note: DOC does not use E-Verify. We are not able to partake in STEM Optional Practice Training (OPT).
Foreign equivalent degrees: If your degree was awarded outside the United States youmay be required to provide a credential evaluation report if your education is used to meet the minimum requirements. Request a report from and .
Represented position:This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

What We Offer
Your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides a generous retirement plan and comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision additional perks might include:

Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year (depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position)
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday)
One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Deferred CompensationProgram (DCP)
And more! Visit our benefits page for more information.

Retirement Options
State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer-contributed retirement programs within PERS. For additional information refer to theDepartment of Retirement Systems or call .

For questions about this recruitmentor to request reasonable accommodation in the application process contact (Talent Acquisition Recruiter/HRC4) or . Make sure you reference the recruitment/job # listed above it begins with 2026-.

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DescriptionOffice Assistant 3 (OA3)Community Corrections DivisionDOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 39: $3630.00 to $4833.00If you are viewing this posting from an external job site(such as Indeed) copy/paste and search via the following link to apply directly to this and other positions within our agenc...