Office Assistant - OCC

Office Assistant 3 Full time | Permanent Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)

The department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Office Assistant 3 at the Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) in Forks, Washington. If you are excited to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that works towards a meaningful purpose, apply to be an Office Assistant 3 at OCC.

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381-bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers treatment, work and vocational programs to help ready incarcerated individuals to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

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

• Receive and direct public: give information to visitors or callers pertaining to procedures and/or non-campus activities.
• Provide notification to designated staff or official visitors.
• Serve as the back-up hearings clerk and Incident Report entries.
• Receive, record and process incoming and outgoing incarcerated individual property.
• Provide support and coordination for the facility callouts.
• Read (by scanning) all incoming and outgoing incarcerated mail.
• Log and track incarcerated individual legal mail and money receipts.
• Maintain the institution’s Master Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Update Safety Bulletin board and the Safety Program Manual.
• Compile quarterly “Accumulative Accident Report Summary” information.
• Type, scan and file all resolution requests.
• Distribute and track resolution investigations and responses.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver's license

• Two (2) years’ experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs:
  Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Ability to write clearly, factually and concisely.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to identify, address, and document rule violations.

Working together for safer communities.

Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital…