Corrections Specialist 3 - Disciplinary Hearings Officer

About the role

The Corrections Specialist 3 - Disciplinary Hearings Officer (CS3) position is open at Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC), a 2000+ bed male facility in Spokane. This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Prison Disciplinary Hearings using evidentiary rules, due process requirements, state laws and applicable court decisions.
• Independently render decisions on the alleged facts, confidential information, evidence and witness testimony to determine if misconduct by an inmate of an adult correctional institution has occurred.
• Imposes sanctions and serves as the final appeal authority for General Infractions.
• Administers disciplinary hearings and determines appropriate sanctions based on thorough knowledge of WACs, DOC Policies, and local operational memorandums.
• Interprets RCW’s, WAC’s, Federal Regulation and/or Case Law.
• Provides first-line supervision to one (1) Corrections Specialist Assistant (CSA) and (1) Correctional Officer 2 (C/O 2).
• Conducts timely performance evaluations as required and provides ongoing direction, coaching and guidance to staff.
• Reviews drafts and updates of policies and procedures for the incarcerated individual hearing process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND Four (4) years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field.
• Preferred/Desired: Bachelor's degree; AND One (1) year of administrative experience in a hearings unit to include processing incarcerated individuals for hearings, scheduling hearings, and disposition of documents post hearings. OR Four (4) years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field.

Benefits

The Department of Corrections offers a comprehensive benefits package including remote/telework/flexible schedules, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement plans, and various insurance options. Employees are also eligible for the Washington State Employee Assistance Program and the Deferred Compensation Program.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $6,777 - $9,106.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is permanent/full time.