Corrections Specialist Assistant | PREA

Corrections Specialist Assistant | Resolutions

Full Time | Permanent

Location:
Washington Corrections Center for Women | Gig Harbor, WA

Salary Range: $4,213 - $5,611 Monthly

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The candidate of choice must be comfortable working in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in facility daily.

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corrections Specialist Assistant to join the Resolutions team at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW)! Under the supervision of the Resolution Specialist, the goal of this position is to provide primary, confidential support to the Resolutions team.

At DOC, our staff take pride in knowing their work has a lasting impact. Whether serving inside a correctional facility, supporting community supervision, or working in an administrative capacity, each employee plays a vital role in fostering safe environments where incarcerated individuals are encouraged to make positive choices. Together, we enhance public safety, uphold fair and lawful practices, and provide leadership that shapes the future of corrections across Washington State.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in addressing Incarcerated Individual (I/I) concerns and resolution requests in accordance with the Department of Corrections (DOC) Resolution Program Manual (RPM). The candidate of choice will assist in the resolution process by compiling records, assisting with paperwork, and conducting the weekly Resolution Program Orientation for incarcerated individuals and new staff. This position supports the department's mission by filling an important role in the Resolutions Program which is a critical correctional program.

At DOC, we value diversity and respect the unique strengths each team member brings. We are committed to fostering a safe, professional, and inclusive environment where every employee can contribute and thrive.

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

• Coordinating administrative function duties within WCCW’s Resolution Program which could look like:
  • Assigning investigations to appropriate staff
  • Reviewing documents for compliance
  • Ensuring timely interviews are conducted
  • Encouraging and modeling informal remedies options
  • Ensuring that incarcerated individuals are interviewed at least once before a resolution is submitted at Level III
  • Providing directions to incarcerated individuals in writing, including directing them to the appropriate administrative process
  • Correcting administrative suggested responses provided by investigators when appropriate with the exception of medical responses
  • Tracking all assigned investigations ensuring administrative responses are timely
  • Conducting thorough investigations
  • Confirming research, and fact finding is accomplished at all levels for appropriate and accurate administrative response
• Complete administrative tasks for the WCCW Resolution Department including:
  • Assuming responsibility for the office management for the Resolution Department
  • Using independent judgment to accomplish the administrative duties
  • Coordinating timely submission of reports and completion of work for the Resolution Coordinator
  • Researching and submitting information and documentation in response to public disclosures or any other additional information required by the WCCW/Public Information Officer (PIO)
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible office/clerical work experience

OR

• Four (4) years experience in a correctional field office or institution with Two (2) years being at the senior clerical level or higher.

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Suite products (i.e. Outlook, WORD, and Excel)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to keep confidential information confidential
• Ability to build employee relationships

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited college and/or university whose accreditations are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
• 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…