WFSE 4.7 TRANSFER | Corrections Specialist 4 - Reentry CBI

State of Washington • $84K — $114K *

Port Orchard, WA 98366In-Person

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Qualifications

Must be a current permanent employee of the Department of Corrections (DOC)
Must have permanent status in the Corrections Specialist class
Must be represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)
Experience in corrections or related field preferred
Ability to adhere to agency policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Assist in the reintegration of offenders into the community
Facilitate and coordinate reentry programs and services
Evaluate offender needs and develop appropriate plans
Monitor compliance with parole or probation conditions
Maintain accurate records and documentation

Benefits

Internal transfer opportunity for DOC employees
Consistent working hours from Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chance for career advancement within the Reentry Division
Job stability as a permanent, full-time position
Work within the supportive environment of the Kitsap Field Office

Full Job Description

Salary: $7,066.00 - $9,506.00 Monthly
Location : Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Reentry
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Description
WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity

Corrections Specialist 4 - Position #2068
Reentry Division - CBI Unit

Port Orchard, WA
The Department of Corrections (DOC) has a permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 4 opening available within the Reentry Division - CBI Unit. Position #2068 performs work out of the Kitsap Field Office in Port Orchard, Washington. Hours of work for this position are 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:

You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
You are a permanent DOC employee.
You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.

How to Apply:
If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to Please reference the position number(s) and include the following information in your request:

Full name
Personnel number
Current job title and work unit

Note, per the CBA:
If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.
For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email [email protected] or give us a call at 360-515-2470.
Updated 01-07-2026

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