Corrections Specialist 4 - INTERNAL East CRU - Richland

Corrections Specialist 4 - Section 2

The Washington State Department of Corrections is looking to fill a full-time, non-permanent Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4) - CRU Specialist position within the Community Corrections Division (CCD). This position works for the Community Response Unit (CRU) located at 825 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352. This position works as an East Region Community Response Unit (CRU) Specialist assigned to the USMS Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, working under Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an official law enforcement capacity. You will have the opportunity to employ a variety of specialized training and tactics to investigate, locate, and apprehend criminals, including fugitives and supervised individuals posing the greatest risk and concern to the community.

The criminal / fugitives that garner priority for apprehension and / or criminal investigations are typically those that have a history of violence, sex offenses, are dangerously mentally ill, and / or are an imminent threat to the safety of the community. Shift hours will be worked out with the supervisor, but 5 / 8s or 4 / 10s are available. 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 :

• Online application. You must complete the online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement.
• Cover letter. Regarding your interest in this position.
• Resume. Detailed and chronological.
• Three professional-level references. Current and recent supervisors are preferred with a valid phone number and email for each. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for the requirements and definition of references.

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 to your online application. 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.

Act as a criminal investigator responsible for performing a variety of investigative duties.

Provide Field Offices, Reentry Centers, and Prisons with investigational services and tactical assistance in fugitive apprehension and complex criminal investigations.

Assist DOC in developing, implementing, and educating staff in Arrest Planning and Implementation; Use for Force; Arrest techniques; collection and processing of evidence; most current court cases; and laws.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must be willing and able to :

Applicants assigned to a Task Force will be required to :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

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