CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3 - FOSA/CPA Program (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)

Posting number: NX80-WFSE-082026

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: CCD - Other

Job classification: CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3

Posting type: Transfer

Categories: Corrections, Probation

WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 Internal Transfer OpportunityCorrections Specialist 3 (CS3) - Position NX80Family Offender Sentencing Alternative (FOSA) / Community Parenting Alternative (CPA) ProgramBellingham, WA

The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) opening available. This position, NX80, is within the Family Offender Sentencing Alternative (FOSA) / Community Parenting Alternative (CPA) program, which is located in Bellingham, WA.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY.Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:

• You are requesting a transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the job class being recruited for in this job posting.
• You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.

In addition to the above requirements for WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 transfer requests, this position has the following requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education

Three (3) years of professional case management* experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three (3) of the following:

•Making field visits

•Writing reports

•Assessing cases and making recommendations

•Referring people to appropriate resources

•Presenting cases in court/hearings

One (1) year experience working collaboratively with other agencies, providers, or local city governments in providing case management that includes direct family re-unification services or family-based treatment/counseling. This experience may have been acquired concurrently with the above experience.

An associate degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education

Five (5) years’ experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Seven (7) years’ experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.

A Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for one (1) year of the required professional case management experience.

*Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.); maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter.

How to Apply:If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to:. Please reference the position number and include the following information in your request:

Full name

Personnel number

Current job title and work unit

• If you requested transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
• If you have accepted a transfer under Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email .