Community Corrections Supervisor (WMS02) - INTERNAL - Spokane Gang Unit

Community Corrections Supervisor (WMS02) - INTERNAL - Spokane Gang Unit at State of Washington summary :

The Community Corrections Supervisor supervises staff and manages the Spokane Gang Unit field office within the Department of Corrections, ensuring compliance with policies and overseeing specialized community programs. This role involves leadership in crisis situations, collaboration with governmental and social service entities, and implementation of offender management and reentry initiatives. The supervisor promotes safety, equity, and professionalism to support successful community supervision and public safety outcomes.

Salary : $8,950.00 Monthly

Location : Spokane County - Spokane, WA

Job Type : Agency Internal - Non-Permanent

Job Number :

Department : Dept. of Corrections

Division : CCD - Section 1

Opening Date : 08 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 25 / : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Community Corrections Supervisor (WMS02)

Community Corrections Division

Spokane Gang Unit - Section 1

(Monthly Salary : $8,950.00)

This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Dept of Corrections employees only.

"Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety."

Our agency is looking to INTERNALLY fill a full-time, non-permanent WMS02 Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS) acting position within the Community Corrections Division (CCD). T his position works for the Spokane Gang Unit located at 1821 N Maple St, Spokane, WA 99205. This non-permanent, acting appointment is expected to last about four months.

The Community Corrections Supervisor is an integral part of the Community Corrections Division management team. You will be responsible for :

• The overall management of the Field Office.
• Supervising individuals as it relates to RCWs, WACs, policy directives, and risk.
• Supervising Community Corrections Officers and other corrections staff.
• Developing, coordinating, and supervising various specialized DOC initiatives and programs for staff and supervised individuals (S / Is).

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service - review, decide, and apply!

HOW TO APPLY

Select the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet will include the following :

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans' preference should attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Do not include any personal photos or personally identifiable data within your application packet, such as a driver's license or social security number.

Incomplete application packages or 'see resume' in lieu of the requested information may disqualify you from the process.

Duties

You may request a copy of the detailed position description from the assigned Recruiter listed at the end of this posting. Refer to the recruitment / job # listed above, it begins with 2025-.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

OR

The successful candidate will also possess the following REQUIRED knowledge, skills and abilities :

Remain calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include volatile, threatening, or other crisis and emergency situations.

Desired Qualifications

Note for Internal Candidates : Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.

If selected for hire, you may be required to meet the following SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws.

Supplemental Information

Vision : Working together for safer communities.

Mission : Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

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

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

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What We Offer

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides a generous retirement plan and a comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include :

Retirement Options

For questions about this recruitment , or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Recruiter at or . Make sure you refer to the 2025- recruitment / job number located at the top of this posting.

For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or .

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC .

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated

01

This is an INTERNAL recruitment open to current, permanent WA State Dept of Corrections (DOC) employees only. Are you a current, permanent DOC employee?

02

Do you have an unrestricted vehicle operator's license (driver's license) valid in the state of Washington?NOTE : An unrestricted driver's license issued from any state within the U.S. is the most common type of driver's license that is NOT under suspension or inactivation - or subject to the terms of a consent order or other disciplinary action imposed by the jurisdiction that issued the license - or limited by supervision or location requirements.

03

List your highest level of education. Note : College-level coursework must be from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent.

04

How many years of experience do you have in the Community Corrections or related field?

05

Do you have at least two years of supervisory or lead experience?

06

Do you have the demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership in times of stress, conflict, and unforeseen events? As well as remain calm and rational while handling difficult situations AND expertly intervene in response to threats?

07

Do you have an understanding and working knowledge of supervised individual (S / I) management, including behavior management, security and safety, and S / I programs which includes preparation of individuals for successful supervision in the community?

08

Do you have experience working with other governmental and / or social service entities in the development or implementation of a program, project, or other joint venture?

09

Do you have knowledge of DOC policies & procedures and / or RCWs and WACs?

10

Do you have experience applying Sentencing Reform Act, particularly as it pertains to Community Placement, the Offender Accountability Act, and Sentencing Alternatives?

11

Do you have experience in the effective applications of Human Resource practices to maintain a trained and diverse workforce?

12

List and describe the three most important traits you believe are needed in order to be successful as a CCS. Be specific regarding how these traits relate to your skills, abilities, and work experience.

13

Did you attach a current resume and cover letter to your online application?

14

If you did not include current or recent supervisors, OR if you did not include at least three professional-level references with a valid email and phone number for each, explain why. If this does not apply, type in N / A.

15

3100 - How did you hear about this opportunity?

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If you selected 'Other' or 'Referral' in the previous question, feel free to elaborate.

Required Question

Keywords :

community corrections, offender supervision, program management, staff supervision, risk management, public safety, behavior management, gang unit, policy compliance, reentry programs