Salary : $83,340.00 - $112,092.00 Annually
Location : Spokane County - Airway Heights, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - AHCC
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Corrections Specialist 3 - Disciplinary Hearings Officer

Permanent / Full Time

Location: Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC)

Salary Range: $6,945 - $9,106

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Corrections Specialist 3 - Disciplinary Hearings Officer (CS3) at Airway Heights Corrections Center. AHCC is a 2000 + bed male facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a facility that houses medium and minimum incarcerated individuals (I/I).

A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency.
• A detailed resume.
• 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.

Duties

The Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) conducts Prison Disciplinary Hearings using evidentiary rules, due process requirements, state laws and applicable court decisions. The CS3 independently renders decisions on the alleged facts, confidential information, evidence and witness testimony to determine if misconduct by an inmate of an adult correctional institution has occurred. The CS3 is also responsible for imposing sanctions and serves as the final appeal authority for General Infractions.

As the Corrections Specialist 3 - Disciplinary Hearings Officer, some of your duties will include:

• Responsible for the overall administration of the incarcerated individual's disciplinary hearings at AHCC.
• Conducts administrative segregation and disciplinary hearings in compliance with WAC Chapter 137-28 in a timely frame.
• Makes independent decisions on facts presented in Hearings; determines guilt and sanctions, including the loss of liberty interests, such as good conduct or earned time in restitution amounts for losses suffered by the State.
• Prepare Hearing, Findings, and Dispositions, clearly articulating the basis and supportive rationale for fact findings, decisions and the use of sanctions to support Public Safety and Restorative Justice Concepts. Reviews DOC hearing policies monthly and keeps familiar with all changes.
• Apply thorough knowledge of WACs, DOC Policies, and local operational memorandums to administer hearings and determine the appropriate sanctions.
• Interprets RCW's, WAC's, Federal Regulation and/or Case Law.
• Provide first-line supervision to one (1) Corrections Specialist Assistant (CSA) and (1) Correctional Officer 2 (C/O 2).
• Conduct timely performance evaluations as required and provide ongoing direction, coaching and guidance to staff.
• Review drafts and updates of policies and procedures for the incarcerated individual hearing process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Equivalent;

AND

• Four (4) years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree;

AND

• One (1) year of administrative experience in a hearings unit to include processing incarcerated individuals for hearings, scheduling hearings, and disposition of documents post hearings.

OR

• Four (4) years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field.

NOTE: Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for up to two (2) years of the desired education. A master's degree will substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Supplemental Information

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
• 3 days of bereavement leave
• 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]. 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.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
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 Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less th