Reentry Center Manager

About the Department

Reentry Center Manager

Full Time | Permanent | WMS Band 2

Location: Brownstone Reentry Center | Spokane, WA

Salary: $117,048 Annually

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

This recruitment is open to current DOC employees only.

The Washington State Department of Corrections Reentry division is building safe and strong communities through successful reentry. The agency is committed to being reentry-focused and providing resources for individuals currently in and leaving the system. At the helm of each Reentry center providing a safe and successful transition to the community is a Reentry Center Manager whose goal is to provide leadership to their assigned residential Reentry Center.

Acting as the facility’s Chief of Security, Programs, and Operations, this role creates and maintains a safe, structured, and supportive environment where individuals are treated with dignity, accountability, and respect while working toward stability, employment, and long-term success.

The Reentry Center Manager oversees custody and non-custody staff as well as contracted services to ensure daily operations, safety, and programming align with departmental policy and legal standards. Through thoughtful supervision, problem-solving, and clear communication, this position promotes a culture of safety, consistency, and fairness while also supporting individualized case planning, behavior interventions, and evidence-based programming that addresses each person’s risks, needs, and strengths.

This role plays a key part in building meaningful pathways for reentry by partnering with community and state agencies such as Victim Services, DSHS, DOL, Veteran’s Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and community colleges. By fostering strong relationships and coordinating resources, the Reentry Center Manager helps individuals access housing, employment, treatment, education, and support systems that reduce barriers to reentry and increase opportunities for lasting change.

If you are a collaborative, compassionate leader who believes in providing people with focused opportunities for success, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Apply today to help shape safer communities and reduce recidivism. 

A completed application packet will include:

Position Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, 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 Reentry Center Manager, some of your duties will include: 

• Supervising and managing staff, facilities and work performed in assigned Reentry Center which could look like: 
  • Directing and managing employee work performance to ensure it meets accepted standards for quality and timeliness
  • Maintaining the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the state's goals for a diverse workforce. 
  • Conducting timely employee performance evaluations and ensure proper coaching and training is provided
  • Assessing staff individually for career development, personal/professional goals, and provide them with training and/or rotational experiences
  • Recognizing good performance and address performance deficiencies to help the employee become successful and appropriately document in the employee records
  • Managing staff schedules, including leave, overtime/compensatory time according to departmental guidelines and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Implementing, directing and evaluating statewide programs/policies (e.g., risk management, client programs, community involvement) to include: 
  • Approving and oversight of arrests, searches, and management of evidence in accordance with policy and current legal mandates
  • Mitigating individual's risk to the community by working with staff to accurately assess and identify risk factors
  • Utilizing client needs for program referrals to mitigate risk
  • Developing and implementing Facility Emergency Response, Covid 19 procedures and Pandemic plans
  • Acting as the Incident Commander during emergency situations
    • Opening and assuming command of the Facility Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of a major emergency or disaster
    • Serving as the Incident Commander during emergencies with responsibilities to manage the facilities response and recovery from critical incidents and significant events
    • Determining the allocation of resources and personnel, management of the incident based on emergency protocols, and coordination of activities with the facilities/offices and other federal, state and local agencies while communicating through the Headquarters Duty Offer and EOC
• Developing and supervising participant classification standards which could include:
  • Making the final decisions regarding screening committees/boards and participating in committees within the community for the effective transition of individuals and the management of the Reentry Center in the community
  • Overseeing the final approval of the custody and facility plan
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities for individuals to be recognized for positive change, to include, acknowledgements and incentives
  • Administering and facilitating the review and implementation of classification discussion and recommendations

Minimum Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• A 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

• A minimum of five (5) years experience in Reentry, Community Corrections or related field with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience*

OR

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university who accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

          AND

• A minimum of seven (7) years experience in Reentry, Community Corrections or related field with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience* 

OR

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent

           AND

• A minimum of nine (9) years’ experience in Reentry, Community Corrections or related field with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience*

In addition to the above education/experience, the required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are required:

• Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership in times of stress, conflict, and unforeseen events
• Remain 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
• Working knowledge of incarcerated individual management and supervision, including behavior management, classification process, sanitation, security and safety
• Understanding of individual program
• Experience working with other governmental and/or social service entities in the development or implementation of a program, project, or other joint venture
• Experience in the effective application of Human Resource practices to maintain a trained and diverse workforce
• Staff who do not qualify for legacy status are required to be armed and must be: willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws, maintain firearm qualifications, and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force

* Experience and education may be gained concurrently with other required experience

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

• Knowledge of Department of Corrections policies/procedures/Operational Memorandums, RCWs, WACs, PREA standards and ACA standards
• Experience applying the Sentencing Reform Act, particularly as it pertains to Community Placement, the Offender Accountability Act, and Sentencing Alternatives

If selected for this role, you may be required to meet the following special requirements and conditions of employment:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable
• Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Washington
• Armed staff must:
  • Be able to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm
  • Maintain eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws
  • Successful completion the firearms academy
  • Successful completion psychological screening
  • Maintain qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearm
  • Complete all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed
• Successful complete Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training, psychological screening, and criminal history clearance
• Must complete all agency qualifications in firearms academy and requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed, when applicable
• Maintain Qualifications per department training standards with Department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g., OC ‘pepper’ spray or electronic immobilization devices), when applicable
• Maintain CIT qualifications
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through job performance as protected by agency policy or state or federal law

Other Qualifications

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:

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
• 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. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

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!

*Teamsters 117 represented positions receive 3 days of bereavement leave.

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 Department of Retirement Systems' 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.

Benefits

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 than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. 

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.  

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave 
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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