CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3

Summary

Corrections Specialist 3 - LRA

The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full-time, Corrections Specialist 3 - LRA opening available in Northwest Region - Civil Commitment Unit in Tacoma, Washington. The work schedules for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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 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 Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the 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:

• Three (3) years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.
• Two (2) years of experience with sex offender case management.
• Two (2) years of experience providing testimony a minimum of the five (5) annually in Supreme Court specific to sex offender convictions and mental health commitments. Testimony must have included writing a comprehensive violation, status or progress report, or special reports; and being cross examined by defense attorneys, questions by prosecuting attorneys and being able to support your recommendations based on facts presented, and/or providing depositions related to supervision.
• One (1) year of experience with Static 99-R or other actual risk assessment, mental disorders/psychiatric diagnosis, state/federal laws, civil proceedings, I/Is transitioning, treatment and related policies regarding sex offenders I/Is with Axis 1 mental health disorders.
• Two (2) years of experience working collaboratively with other agencies, providers, forensic evaluators (psychologist and psychiatrists), attorneys, and sexual deviancy and mental health treatment providers.
• OR Three (3) years of professional case management* experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three (3) 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.

To apply, please submit a request to doc-nwtransferrequest@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 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 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 doc-nwtransferrequest@doc1.wa.gov or call 206-305-7717.

Job Description

Corrections Specialist 3 - LRA

The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full-time, Corrections Specialist 3 - LRA opening available in Northwest Region - Civil Commitment Unit in Tacoma, Washington. The work schedules for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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 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 Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the 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:

• Three (3) years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.
• Two (2) years of experience with sex offender case management.
• Two (2) years of experience providing testimony a minimum of the five (5) annually in Supreme Court specific to sex offender convictions and mental health commitments. Testimony must have included writing a comprehensive violation, status or progress report, or special reports; and being cross examined by defense attorneys, questions by prosecuting attorneys and being able to support your recommendations based on facts presented, and/or providing depositions related to supervision.
• One (1) year of experience with Static 99-R or other actual risk assessment, mental disorders/psychiatric diagnosis, state/federal laws, civil proceedings, I/Is transitioning, treatment and related policies regarding sex offenders I/Is with Axis 1 mental health disorders.
• Two (2) years of experience working collaboratively with other agencies, providers, forensic evaluators (psychologist and psychiatrists), attorneys, and sexual deviancy and mental health treatment providers.
• OR Three (3) years of professional case management* experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three (3) 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.

To apply, please submit a request to doc-nwtransferrequest@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 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 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 doc-nwtransferrequest@doc1.wa.gov or call 206-305-7717.