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Salary: $3,897.00 - $5,209.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-04402
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: CCD - Section 3
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Administrative Assistant 3 (AA3)
Community Corrections Division
Lacey, WA
(DOC WFSE Monthly Salary Range 42: $3,897.00 to $5,209.00)

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DOC's Mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
We are looking to fill a full-time, permanent Administrative Assistant 3 (AA3) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division (CCD). This position reports to and provides a high level of administrative support to the Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS) for the Thurston County Field Unit located at 6135 Martin Way East, Lacey, WA 98516. Work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
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 community and our agency. If you have a passion for service, review, decide, and apply!
HOW TO APPLY
Select the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet will include the following:

1. Online application. You must complete the online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement.
2. Cover letter. Regarding your interest in this position.
3. Resume. Detailed and chronological.
4. Three professional-level references. Current and recent supervisors are preferred with a valid phone number and email for each. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for the requirements and definition of. References are contacted after the interview process.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans' preference should attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Do not include any personally identifiable information within your application packet, such as personal photos, driver's license, or social security number.
Incomplete application packages or statements such as 'see resume' in lieu of the requested information may disqualify you from the process.
Duties
Supervise the support staff assigned to the unit.

• Maintain a supervisory file, set expectations and performance goals, and conduct probationary, trial service, and annual performance assessments for direct reports.
• Update position descriptions and develop performance development plans (PDPs).
• Identify training needs and train, cross-train, and coach appropriately.
• Perform corrective action and approve or deny requested leave.

Enter and retrieve information from various database systems (OMNI, Odyssey, OnBase, WATCH, SharePoint, JABS).

• Process court orders, close causes, transfer files in OMNI.
• Request batch reports and troubleshoot errors.
• Log court reports, copy, assemble, route, and distribute.

Monitor, audit, and assign offender caseloads for the unit.

• Receive new judgement and sentences from courts.
• Act as the Thurston County liaison for cause related correspondence from courts and local law enforcement agencies.
• Compile, assign, issue deadlines, and monitor the status/completion of projects assigned to unit staff.

Manage office budget and related business.

• Order, receive, and distribute office supplies, duty supplies/equipment, cell phones, business cards, janitorial, UA supplies, bus tickets and forms following established procedures while staying within budget guidelines via TRACKS or other ordering systems.
• Prepare A-19s, email scans, and other documents for monthly payments.

Provide administrative support to the Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS).

• Submit system access requests, personnel alert emails, and employee, vendor, and pre-employment criminal history requests.
• Verify office inventory via the Consolidated Assess Management System (CAMS) and process the movement of equipment and supplies to surplus.
• Act as liaison for repairs/service needs for office machines, building maintenance, IT needs, phone lines, utility accounts, and document destruction.

Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in office/clerical, secretarial, or administrative work requiring keyboarding and/or typing.
• Professional experience directing, leading, and training others.
• Computer knowledge.
• And strong written and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate will also meet the following skills and abilities of the position:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to file, use appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds and personalities.
• Ability to assist individuals with various criminal backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

• Database experience and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Supervisory experience (paid experience evaluating, training, and correcting the work of others).
• Experience using court, law enforcement, and Washington Department of Corrections electronic databases such as OMNI, OnBase, JABS, Odyssey, NCIC/WACIC or similar.

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.
For more information about our agency, visit our
The Washington State Department of Corrections (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

• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position. If this position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions up to sixty days after all listed positions have been filled.
• References.: A minimum of three professional references with a valid email and phone number for each is required. Although current and recent supervisors are preferred, 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, include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. If you are entering your references in the online application (preferred), complete the following fields:
  • First and Last name
  • Title (include their relationship to you, for example: Field Administrator, former supervisor)
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Address Line 1 (list the name of the reference's organization)
• Salary is based on skills and abilities that apply to the primary functions of the role and/or years of experience and is decided at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes steps A-M. Within a permanent salary range, step M is a longevity step, it is typically gained six years after being assigned to step L.
• Work with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals: This position may work directly with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Take this into account before applying.
• Background and criminal record history checks will be conducted prior to employment. Information gathered may not preclude employment, but it will be considered in determining your suitability for the position.
• Pre-employment drug test: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment process. Applicants who test positive for a controlled substance may 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 you could expect in this position.
• 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 Note: DOC does not use E-Verify. We are not able to partake in STEM Optional Practice Training (OPT).
• Foreign equivalent degrees: If your degree was awarded outside the United States, you may be required to provide a credential evaluation report if your education is used to meet the minimum requirements. Reports can be requested from and
• Represented Position: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

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 a generous retirement plan and 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, in accordance with the CBA
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays each year (includes a personal holiday)
• Personal leave day
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation
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For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Recruiter at or (360) 522-6304. Make sure you refer to the 2026- job number located at the top of this posting.
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 par...