Salary: $113,040.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Littlerock, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - CCCC
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Correctional Unit Supervisor

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Cedar Creek Corrections Center | Littlerock, WA

Salary Range: $113,040 Annually
Are you a leader who thrives in a dynamic correctional environment and believes accountability, safety, and professionalism go hand in hand? If so, the Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a skilled and motivated Correctional Unit Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of an offender living unit while fostering a culture of safety, consistency, and operational excellence!
The Correctional Unit Supervisor is responsible for supervising incarcerated individuals, staff, and the overall day-to-day functions of a living unit in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Department of Corrections policies, and facility Operational Memoranda. You will provide direct leadership and guidance to Classification Counselors, support staff, and Correctional Sergeants who oversee Correctional Officers, ensuring clear expectations, professional conduct, and effective team performance. Your leadership will directly influence unit safety, staff development, and the successful management of incarcerated individuals.
The candidate of choice will continuously inspect and evaluate correctional and security procedures to ensure proper application of directives and compliance with established standards. By analyzing operations, identifying challenges, and recommending practical solutions, you will promote efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and continuous improvement. Maintaining sanitation and security requirements will remain a critical priority, ensuring the living unit operates safely and in alignment with agency expectations.
If you are ready to lead with integrity, strengthen operational performance, and make a meaningful impact in a correctional setting, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to professionalism and public safety.
A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

Duties
We 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 Correctional Unit Supervisor, some of your duties will include:

• Supervising, monitoring, and directing the operations of an incarcerated individual living unit to include security practices, incarcerated individual program assignments, sanitation of the units, and compliance with DOC custody policies and operational memoranda which could look like:
  • Directing the security and accountability of incarcerated individuals assigned to the unit
  • Ensuring the living unit sanitation level is consistent with expectations that are mandated by local, State, County and Federal guidelines and local facility standards
  • Ensuring all safety standards associated with the living unit are consistent with expectations that are mandated by local, State, County and Federal guidelines and local facility standards
  • Ensuring inspections/searches of incarcerated individual, incarcerated individual property, and living unit
• Planning, directing and supervising the work of living unit staff, which includes support staff, Counselors, Correctional Officers and Correctional Sergeants which could include:
  • Establishing and prioritizing performance expectations for staff utilizing core correctional practices
  • Conducting timely employee performance evaluations and ensure proper training is provided
  • Assessing staff individually for career development, personal/professional goals, and provide them with training and/or rotational experiences
  • Providing coaching and mentoring to staff and lead by example
  • Monitoring work performance; investigating and taking appropriate corrective or recommend disciplinary action
  • Ensuring all persons supervised by this position read and comply with Department policies, Operational Memoranda and Post Orders/manuals
• Planning, directing and monitoring unit programs
• Oversight, conducting and/or participating in hearings, investigations, and meetings

Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):

• High school diploma or GED

AND

• Seven years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience.

OR

• Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)

AND

• five years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience

OR

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

AND

• Three years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment, custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience.

AND

• Two years of experience as a supervisor. (This experience may be gained concurrently with the required experience above)
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership in times of stress, conflict, and unforeseen events, remaining calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervene in response to threats

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Working knowledge of DOC Policies, RCW's, WAC's, and Operational Memoranda
• Working knowledge of offender management and supervision, including behavior management, classification process, sanitation, security and safety. Understanding of offender programs including preparation of offenders for transition back into society

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.

Our Core Values:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community - understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

Telework Details

This 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!

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, check out the ' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] 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.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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