Class Series Concept
Definition
Performs senior-level work and is responsible for corrections programs or activities across an assigned division or region in one or more of the following areas:
- Audits correctional programs for compliance with policy;
- Managing a specialized caseload of incarcerated individuals such as those under Least Restrictive Alternative or Family Offender Sentencing Alternative;
- Oversight, coordination and implementation of correctional programs or activities such as the Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility (ReFORM) and the Substance Abuse Recovery Unit (SARU) treatment programs;
OR
Within a major security facility or correctional complex that includes multiple levels of confinement, has overall administration of institutional hearings or a multi-million dollar roster management program.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
nterprets RCWs, WACs, Federal Regulation and/or Case Law;
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
AND
Four years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field.
Note: Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for up to two years of the desired education. A Master's degree will substitute for one year of experience.
Class Specification History
Added class series concept and revised definition; adopted August 13, 2015; effective August 14, 2015.
Revised definition and typical work; adopted June 30, 2017, effective July 1, 2017.
Revised class series concept, definition, typical work and desirable qualifications; added distinguishing characteristics; adopted June 13, 2019; effective July 1, 2019.