Laundry Attendant Job at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections

State of Washington Dept. of Corrections Clallam Bay, WA

$3,219 - $4,257 a month
Description

Laundry Worker 3 (LW3) Permanent
Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)
Full Time – Permanent

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Laundry Worker 3 position at Clallam Bay Corrections Center.

Clallam Bay Corrections Center is a 900 bed male facility located on the point of the Olympic Peninsula. It is 50 miles west of Port Angeles and looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Vancouver Island. This facility houses medium and close custody incarcerated individuals. CBCC also operates a Restricted Housing Unit.

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 incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Duties

Maintain an adequate stock of incarcerated individuals (I/I) clothing and bedding.

  • Order I/I supplies
  • Track I/I supply inventories
Supervise, train, and oversee incarcerated individual workers in all clothing and bedding processes; to include the issuing of clothing and bedding for new arrivals.
  • Provide a security presence for the clothing issuing areas.
  • Ensure I/I are following the appropriate processes and procedures in the issuing and exchanging of clothing and bedding.
  • Supervise and train I/I workers in stocking, issuing, record keeping, and maintaining I/I clothing.
  • Oversee the washing of I/I personal clothing as required, to include training I/I on laundry equipment.
Complete administrative duties, to include supervisory duties.
  • Schedule I/I for clothing exchange, ensuring they are placed on the daily callout.
  • Hire I/I workers.
  • Process I/I hours and submit for offender pay.
  • Prepare evaluations for I/I workers.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED


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.

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 kjcoburn@doc1.wa.gov or call (360) 640-0593. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.




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