State of Washington Classified Job Specification
CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3 - WFSE
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
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.