Salary: $79,380.00 - $106,704.00 Annually
Location : Clallam County - Clallam Bay, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - CBCC
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 10:00 AM Pacific
DescriptionClassification Counselor 2 | CBCC Full Time | PermanentLocation: Clallam Bay Corrections Center | Clallam Bay, WASalary Range: $79,380 - $106,704 AnnuallyThis position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.The candidate of choice must be comfortable working in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in facility daily. A completed application packet will include:
- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
- A detailed resume
- Three professional references
DutiesWe are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a
Classification Counselor 2, some of your duties will include:
- Managing a caseload of adult criminal incarcerated individuals which could include:
- Investigating all information available for each arriving incarcerated individual and determining the incarcerated individual's documentation and programming needs
- Administering Risk Assessment Tools
- Collecting information to complete facility plans, criminal history and risk management tools to determine needs
- Preparing and submitting Offender Release Plans
- Counseling and informing incarcerated individuals regarding community resources and problems they might encounter in their transition to work release, parole, or release
- Working with internal and external entities to facilitate incarcerated individuals re-entry into the community
- Enforcing court ordered conditions and imposing DOC conditions
- Participating in Risk Management/multi-disciplinary teams
- Maintaining communication with incarcerated individuals to assist with attorney calls, child custody/support hearings with DSHS and courts, and family contact through crisis/emergency situations
- Providing effective communication and documentation
- Navigating and maintaining multiple electronic technologies and hard copy files
- Participating in Offender Change Programming Facilitator training when made available
- Facilitating offender change programs as directed by the facility
QualificationsWhat we need (required qualifications):- Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA))
AND- One year of social service or corrections experience***
OR- Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)
AND- Three years of experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, rehabilitation or social casework
OR- One year as a Classification Counselor 1 in Washington State service to include, at a minimum, satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits).
*Note: Corrections experience means the focus of the work is dealing directly with inmates a majority of the time.
**Relative experience may substitute year for year for the required education
***A Master degree in in sociology, psychology, social work, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for the year of required experience.
In addition to at least one of the above, this position requires:
- Ability to -
- Write clearly, factually, and concisely.
- Analyze and interpret data, weigh the risks, and make decisions or recommendations to address staff and incarcerated individual needs.
- Identify and address incarcerated individual behavior/needs.
- Organize and prioritize work.
- Apply conflict resolution skills.
- Observation - Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior
- Technology - Learns and utilizes computer-based applications in the performance of job duties
- Stress Tolerance - Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats
- Professional Standards - Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to established productivity standards and timelines. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities
- Adaptability - Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy and procedure
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): - Rapid problem-solving ability
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback/criticism
- Ability to work independently
Supplemental InformationTelework DetailsThis position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, 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. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
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 vacation 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!
*Teamsters 117 represented positions receive 3 days of bereavement leave.
Retirement Options- PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, visit the (DRS) or call 800-547-6657.
- PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS-eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans. Contact DRS for more information.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
