CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT  WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER Full Time - Permanent This recruitment may be utilized to fill permanent and non-permanent vacancies as they become available.    The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and talented individual for the position of a permanent Correctional Lieutenant  - Washington Management Service (WMS) at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, Washington.    The Washington Corrections Center is a Reception and Diagnostic Center. The facility is a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male felons sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has eight living units and houses 1,700 incarcerated individuals (I/I's). There are about 500 I/I's screened and assessed each month. WCC is also the major hub for transfer of I/I's to and from facilities throughout the state.     Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all I/I's can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society. Under the supervision of the Correctional Captain, this position is responsible for the daily operation of the facility in accordance with DOC policies and WCC Operational Memorandums. The daily operation of the facility include but not limited to:     * Managing the incarcerated population and accounting for incarcerated individuals' institution wide * Providing supervision and direction to Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and non-uniformed staff in their area of control * Acting as the Superintendent designee for the institution during non-business hours * Other duties as assigned.   The Correctional Lieutenant provides concrete direction and a professional example to all the Correctional Sergeants, Correctional Officers, and other non-uniform staff.    If required to wear a respirator, must be clean shaven in the area of the respirator fit and have medical clearance to wear a respirator. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Two years of correctional experience in adult or juvenile corrections with progressing levels of responsibility. * Two years of supervisory experience in corrections. * Demonstrated skills to communicate clearly, factually, and concisely both orally and in writing, in routine and emergent situations. * Demonstrate ability to recall detailed information and maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. * Ability to remain calm and act professionally during all emergent conditions. * Ability to use de-escalation skills to manage stressful situations that involve abuse or hostility. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: * Demonstrated working knowledge of DOC Policies, RCWs. WACs, and WCC Operational Memorandums. * Thorough understanding of Emergency Procedures, National Incident Management Systems, Grievance Procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Merit System Rules, Performance Monitoring, and Supervisory Techniques. * Three years' experience as a Correctional Sergeant in adult corrections -or- One year experience as a correctional sergeant with successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of accredited college level course work. 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.   The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.     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:  Please include the following: * Letter of Interest; (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position. * Minimum of three professional references with your application. Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.       * A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. * Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.  * We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.  * Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. * Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. * Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.   When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results. * DOC does not use E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. * DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email christopher.daniel@doc1.wa.gov or call us at (360) 427-4616.  For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.