Correctional Sergeant

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Correctional Sergeant at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) located in Monroe, WA.

• Supervising and assisting correctional officers as they perform custody work to ensure the safety and security of an adult correctional facility, unit, incarcerated individuals, staff, and the public
• Assigning posts and duties to correctional officers, giving instruction and training, maintaining discipline, and making inspections to maintain proper safety and security
• Performing custody work including controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of adult incarcerated individuals
• Supervising and assisting in the transport of incarcerated individuals, providing custody to incarcerated individuals on authorized leave for medical appointments, court orders, or other transport
• Providing on-the-job training and monitoring completion of the on-the-job training requirements of in-training corrections and custody officers
• Recording and evaluating officer performance
• Assessing training needs of staff and arranging for or providing instructions
• Taking emergency actions and intervening in/controlling acts of negative behavior and violence by incarcerated individuals by following prescribed procedures and guidelines
• Using verbal de-escalation, physical and lethal uses of force
• Completing written reports, keeping logs and other records
• Ensuring incarcerated individuals, staff, and public safety by restricting mail, inspecting packages for contraband, admitting authorized visitors, and enforcing visitor regulations

• Must possess and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Washington
• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years' experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections
• Two (2) years' experience as a Correctional Officer in adult corrections AND successful completion of thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) hours of accredited college-level course work from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent

• Salary
• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account for health care expenses
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Bereavement Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Leave Without Pay

The Department of Corrections is a partner in the criminal justice system, enhancing public safety, administering criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and providing leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.