Corrections and Custody Officer 2 - Transport

Corrections and Custody Officer 2 - Position #NX43. Comprehensive Case Management Unit (CCM). Capacity & Transportation (Statewide Transportation). Everett, WA.

• Conduct transports, monitor individuals' behavior, and assist in controlling and directing individuals (up to and including use of appropriate force options) during transportation activities.
• Transport of male and female offenders, in custody and out of custody, both restrained and unrestrained.
• Verify offender identity and destination prior to beginning transports and releases.
• Securely pat search and restrain in-custody offenders prior to transporting to secure environments (i.e. jails or prison facilities).
• Securely pat search offenders not in custody prior to transporting.
• Follow universal precautions when conducting offender searches/transports.
• Document and secure inventory of offender personal property when applicable.
• Seize dangerous items, evidence, contraband and controlled or unauthorized substances.
• Search transport vehicles for contraband prior to transporting offenders.
• Monitor offender activities and movement during entire transport process.
• Complete necessary documentation prior to, during, and after each transport.
• Monitor transport vehicles for routine maintenance needs and mechanical defects.
• Arrange and facilitate repairs with vehicle maintenance shops.
• Drive in a safe manner to and from each location obeying all traffic laws.
• Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with offenders and staff in all types of situations.
• Use appropriate de-escalation skills during stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
• Advise offenders concerning rules and regulations and provide clear direction.
• Work collaboratively with jail and prison staff.
• Follow individual facility rules and directives regarding booking/release processes.
• Administrative duties
• Brief Supervisor/Duty Officer on pertinent information to make aware of current and potential situations that may require action.
• Track/log all transports of offenders per local practice.
• Write incident reports or disciplinary reports detailing individuals' behavior and violations of rules and regulations.

• At least one (1) year experience as a DOC Corrections and Custody Officer, which included successful completion of the Correctional Officer training plan.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Carry a firearm, Taser, OC, and other related equipment and wear a protective vest while on duty.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a respirator. Incumbent must remain clean shaven in the area of the respirator fit and have medical clearance to wear a respirator.
• Must have and maintain firearms qualifications and use of force equipment certifications.
• Must be lawfully able to possess a firearm.
• Use control and impedance tactics as needed to control a resistive individual

• Comprehensive Case Management Unit (CCM)
• Capacity & Transportation (Statewide Transportation)
• Benefits
• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision
• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has a permanent, full time Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) opening available in the Transportation Unit. Position NX43 is located in Everett, WA.