Corrections And Custody Officer - Extradition Lt

Extradition Lieutenant – Headquarters, Tumwater, WA

Full Time – Permanent • $7,013–$9,432 Monthly
• Teamsters
• Prisons/Comprehensive Case Management •
* Internal Appointment Only*

Do you have a heart for public service, experience in corrections, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment? If you answered yes, the Washington State Department of Corrections may have the next a career opportunity for you! The Transportation Unit is searching for a dynamic and professional Corrections and Custody Officer 4 (CO4) – Extradition Lieutenant (LT) to join their team.

As the Extradition LT, you would be an essential addition to the Transportation unit and to the Department. This is the perfect opportunity to utilize your strong conversation and relationship skills as you communicate with diverse stakeholders, build, and maintain professional relationships. The incumbent must have the ability to think quickly and pivot to urgent matters while providing consistent, accurate information to inquiring stakeholders.

They would also utilize a fair amount of patience and calmness in this role while communicating with stakeholders.

Complete the online application accessible via the “Apply” button located at the top right corner of this posting and attach the following required documents:

• Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
• Detailed chronological resume
  . Your resume will not substitute for the “Work Experience” section of the online application.
• Include at least three professional‑level references with valid phone number and email for each.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email Alaina Olson on.

GOV or call 360‑974‑9706.

Our mission at the Department of Corrections (DOC) is to “improve public safety by positively changing lives.” With a vast number of innovative sustainability programs and evidence‑based practices used to reduce recidivism, Washington State is highly regarded as a strong leader in the field of Corrections. For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

• Conduct Nationwide Armed Transports
• Conduct armed transports of male and female prisoners to and from county jails and correctional facilities throughout the 50 United States.
• Navigate through the federal “Flying While Armed” procedures by producing your unique number for each separate segment of travel.
• Coordinate offender custody transfer with holding agencies and courts while managing travel times and coordinating routes.
• Conduct searches of Incarcerated Individuals, their property, vehicles, and areas in accordance with department policy and chain of evidence procedures.
• Direct compliant and uncooperative or hostile Incarcerated Individuals, to maintain discipline and order which may require the application of physical restraints and physical force in accordance with departmental policy.
• Direct and manage special team’s personnel during high‑risk transports.
• Be able to use physical and/or deadly force to prevent an Incarcerated Individual escape, to capture an escapee, and/or to protect human life.
• Be able to provide flight deck and cabin security on a commercial airline during emergent circumstances. Understand the ramifications of shoot or no shoot decisions on an aircraft in flight.
• While traveling out of state, at all hours, handle stressful situations and make unsupervised decisions for numerous Incarcerated Individual custody and travel situations. Some situations that involve abuse/hostility, may require the use of de‑escalation skills. While traveling, there are few areas that provide physical containment and there may be no support or supervision to rely on.
• Always serve as a positive role model for others. Keep current on Federal Aviation Administrative regulations and each airlines tariff regulations regarding transport of prisoners and firearms.

• Investigate Incarcerated Individual’s past and present behaviors by obtaining arrest information, reviewing DOC’s and nationwide law enforcement databases.
• Confer with the holding agencies personnel whether it be jails…