• Paid vacations days (up to 25 in a year).
• Accrue 8 hours of paid sick leave per month.
• Paid Family Medical Leave plan (Washington Sate).
• 12 paid holidays a year.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

This position supports the Departments mission to improve public safety by providing upper level administrative support functions under the general direction of the Corrections Specialist - Administrative Program Manager (APM), by coordinating and facilitating timely processing of attorney visits and phone calls; following DOC policies and AHCC security practices with regards to visitors and tour groups; provides support to the APM office and to the Assistant Attorney General’s Office and Torts Division to ensure timely and accurate processing of lawsuits, tort claims, and other legal criminal matters.

Duties include but not limited to the following;

• Set up teleconferences, telephonic hearings, virtual hearings, professional visits, Civil Commitment Evaluations, ISRB virtual violation hearings received by DOC Headquarters and Depositions received from the Attorney General’s Office (AGs), officers of the court, attorneys, Child Protective Services (CPS), Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Division of Child Support (DCS), Labor and Industries (LNI)/(Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals), SSA/SSI Disability Benefits and Governor Ombuds with incarcerated individuals and/or DOC staff. Provide backup to facilitate virtual hearings.

• Process Civil Rights Complaints, Habeas Corpus, Personal Restraint Petition (PRP) and Tort Lawsuits, Discovery/Request for Production, and Declarations received from the Attorney General’s Office (AGs).

• Process Superintendent and Regional Correspondence in accordance with DOC Policy.

• Coordinate Legal Service on incarcerated individuals, provide E-Filing services.

• Set up tours requested by local Universities and colleges, provide backup for Legal Liaison Officer (LLO)/Administrative Program Manager (APM).

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative work.
  Note: Formal education may substitute year-for-year for experience.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
• Computer proficient/knowledge to include, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to accurately type 50 words per minute.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Skilled in English grammar, punctuation, and use of vocabulary.
• Effectively work in a team environment.
• Professional and ethical conduct.
• Must be willing to work in an adult, male correctional environment
• This position requires use of good judgment and independent work style.
• Must be able to manage complex data bases and keep data up-to-date.
• Must be able to interact professionally with members of the public, Assistant Attorney Generals & staff, attorneys, state workers from other agencies and elected officials; i.e., legislators, judges and their staff.

• Knowledge of DOC OMNI and CePrison electronic data systems.

• 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.

• 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!