Correctional Records Technician | Record Unit

Correctional Records Technician | Record Unit Full Time | Permanent Location: Washington Correction Center | Shelton, WA Salary Range: $4,472 - $6,002 Monthly This recruitment will be used to fill two positions represented by the Teamsters 117 Bargaining Unit. The Washington Corrections Center (WCC) within the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a detail oriented and committed individual to join the Records Unit as a Correctional Records Technician (CRT) ! The goal of a Corrections Records Technician is to be a custodian of incarcerated individuals records while supporting the Records Unit. As a Correctional Records Technician (CRT), you will independently perform correctional records technical tasks and sentencing structure duties within a correctional records office. Daily tasks could include calculating the length of incarceration, community supervision time, and/or determining release dates. You will ensure incarcerated individuals sentence structure information is in compliance with appropriate laws and agency policy in a collaborative effort to improve public safety. This position will primarily assist incarcerated individuals in clearing up open warrants/detainers upon arrival, however, you will also provide back-up support to all other CRT positions within the Records office. If you are searching for a rewarding career where you are tasked with improving public safety by positively changing lives, we encourage you to apply! A completed application packet will include: A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency A detailed resume Three professional references As a Correctional Records Technician , some of your duties will include: Processing Warrants and Detainers for all admissions and readmissions to the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) which could look like:Checking the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Washington Crime Information Center (WACIC) for State and Federal warrants via A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System (ACCESS) daily on new admissions and readmissions to prison Entering and updating felony and misdemeanor warrants/detainers status into the Department of Corrections (DOC) electronic system Serving warrant/detainer notice on incarcerated individuals of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), federal, state and county warrant/detainers placed on them and process requests for speedy disposition for all untried charges Completing, responding, submitting and tracking appropriate Interstate Agreement on Detainers (IAD) paperwork process on qualifying untried IAD requests, ensuring timelines are met Entering sentence structure in accordance with court documentsAudit judgment & sentences and other court documents to verify the court's accuracy in sentencing incarcerated individuals per applicable RCWs and legislative changes. Correspond with appropriate court or other legal staff to resolve sentence discrepancies or other issues related to the structure of the incarcerated individuals' sentence. Audit sentence structure for accuracy to verify earliest release date Interpret and explain applicable RCWs, WACs, agency policies and records processes. Interpret Supreme, Appellant, and Superior Court decisions, RCWs and Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board redeterminations to properly compute/re-compute release dates for individuals. Preparing incarcerated individuals file for transfer to Training Center/Parent Facility or release Processing all incoming individuals sentenced to incarceration to Department of Corrections (DOC) Serving as Records Public Disclosure Officer Performing other duties and assignments as required What we need (required qualifications): High school diploma or equivalent. What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): Two (2) years' experience maintaining or processing incarcerated individual files such as legal files, property files, grievance files, administrative files, medical files, parole files, or counselor or custody files in governmental law enforcement office, court setting, or an adult or juvenile correctional agency College level coursework in criminal justice, business administration, accounting, social science, or a related field Knowledge of criminal history document processing IMPORTANT NOTES: This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position. 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. Telework Details This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-10