Description

The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision any time after the first initial review. We encourage applicants to apply early. The first review date will be January 9th, 2022.

In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement and attach the following items to your application:

• A current resume (Indicating your related experience);
• A 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; and
• Three professional references.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

Correctional Industries (CI) is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to provide a public service. Operations within the state correctional facilities are supported by sales to state agencies, county and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations.

AGENCY PROFILE:
For information about the Correctional Industries, please visit the Washington CI webpage.

Our mission at the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset, and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition! Whether the work is inside a prison, out in the field, or an administrative office, DOC staff experience a high degree of personal reward knowing their efforts are creating an environment in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to safer communities.

DOC OFFERS:

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities
• The fulfillment of public service

Duties

Correctional Industries is committed to maintain and expand incarcerated work training programs which develop marketable skills, instill and promote positive work ethics, and reduce the tax burden of corrections. This position supports that objective by assisting in training and supervising incarcerated individuals in the day-to-day operations of the Correctional Industries Centralized Commissary operation. This position assists with maintaining security and control over incarcerated individuals working in the operation and assists in providing skills training to incarcerated workers in accordance with CI Legislative mandate.

Supervises incarcerated individuals and participates in the warehousing operations of a large volume warehouse in the functions of loading and unloading vehicles

• Opens, packs, unpacks and inspects incoming and outgoing shipments and relocates warehouse commodities as needed. Practices good inventory control procedures, record maintenance, receiving, storing and distributing goods and services.
• Enter merchandise into TAS inventory system, fills incarcerated individuals Commissary orders, investigates reported errors with the incarcerated individuals orders and make corrections when warranted. Provides timely delivery of orders to each living unit. Charge and/or credit incarcerated individuals accounts in TAS for their Commissary orders.
• Ensures shipments received are correct and in good condition. Ensure outgoing shipments are properly packaged

Follow established procedures for facility, equipment maintenance, sanitation and product inventory.

• Participates in the maintenance, arrangements and cleanliness of the warehouse facility and equipment. Assists in the planning and effective use of space and equipment. Conducts required inventories.

Trains incarcerated individuals in all aspects of warehouse commissary operations.

• Follow established policies and procedures while training incarcerated in warehouse commissary operations as well as safe operation of equipment and safe storage practices.
• Plans and assigns the work for the incarcerated.
• Maintains custody and control over assigned incarcerated workers as required by policy.

Procurement of Product:

• Initiates procurement documents and submits to supervisor for review and final approval. Performs other tasks as required.
• Other duties as assigned.*

Qualifications

Required:

• High school Graduation or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of warehouse experience.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• One year of experience in training warehouse workers in process or inventory.
• Experience working with incarcerated or in a correctional facility.
• Knowledge of commissary/warehouse systems.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training.
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all DOC policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with CBA and agency policy.
• This position is included in a Union Shop.
• Must successfully complete CORE training program.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Supplemental Information

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.

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.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• 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

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email paige.walker@doc1.wa.gov or call 564-669-0230. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.