Correctional Records Technician Job at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections
State of Washington Dept. of Corrections Airway Heights, WA
$48,684 - $65,328 a year
Description
Correctional Records Technician 1
Full Time -
Non-
Permanent
Airway Heights Corrections Center
Note: this posting has been revised. The Covid 19 vaccine requirement is no longer in effect.
The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for the non-permanent position of Correctional Records Technician 1 at Airway Heights Corrections Center.
Airway Heights Corrections Center is a 2000+ bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a main facility that houses medium- and long-term minimum-custody incarcerated individuals (I/I). A separate perimeter adjacent to the main facility accommodates a minimum-security unit for offenders with minimum-custody or lower.
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 offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
Duties
As a custodian of incarcerated individual (I/I) records, the Correctional Records Technician 1 (CRT1) enters, verifies, and ensures I/I sentence structure information is in compliance with appropriate laws and agency policy. The CRT1 processes, verifies and maintains I/I sentence structure and criminal history record information provided by criminal justice agencies within the offender management database system (OMNI) in a collaborative effort to improve public safety.
Ensures the contents of I/I records are legal, accurate, and maintained in a secure setting.- Utilize, update, and maintain data bases and programs pertinent to information that is relative to I/I sentence.
- Establish and validate agency jurisdiction of offenders.
- Review and verify accuracy of legal documents relating to convictions and sentencing.
- Verify electronic database information against source documents and resolve problems that relate to the I/I sentencing.
- Verify identification of I/I to law enforcement through pictures, fingerprints, and other physical data.
- Respond to requests for public disclosure in compliance with federal and state public disclosure laws.
- Testify in court as an expert witness regarding the validity of I/I records and identity.
- Provide direct support to the Correctional Records Supervisor and caseload carrying staff.
- Correspond with appropriate court or other legal staff to resolve sentence discrepancies or other issues related to the structure of the offender sentence.
- Complete appropriate I/I records paperwork affecting custody and release as required and within established timeframes.
- Enter information into the Department's electronic offender database.
- Archive I/I records according to established procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of information protected by agency policy or federal or state laws.
- Fingerprints I/I when they receive a new sentence or as needed. Fingerprints new staff.
- Back up for taking offender photos and creating offender signature ID's.
- Pursue apprehension and prosecutions of escapes on unexpired felony warrants.
- Requires independent decision making to interpret laws.
- Demonstrate skills to write clearly, factually, and concisely.
- Investigates and responds to level 1 & 2 grievances.
- Back up for CRS as needed.
Qualifications
Required
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the public, and/or criminal justice agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems under highly stressful or adverse situations.
- Utilizes computer based applications in the performance of job duties.
- Obtain certification in ACCESS within six (6) months of appointment to position and maintain current certification.
Preferred/Desired
Qualifications:
- Two (2) years' experience maintaining or processing offender files such as legal files, property files, grievance files, administrative files, medical files, parole files, or counselor or custody files in a governmental law enforcement office, court setting, or an adult or juvenile correctional agency.
- College-level course work in criminal justice, business administration, accounting, social science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of criminal history document processing.
- At least one (1) year of general office or clerical experience including keyboarding/typing, data entry, and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, OBTS/OMNI.
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.
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.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
Telework Details
This position is not allocated for remote telework.
This position is not allocated for remote telework.
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 (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email jrriley@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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