Description

• Washngton State Employment Application
• letter of Interest
• resume
• professional writing sample
• list of professional references
• completed supplemental questions

Duties

• Identify and request additional information as needed to complete the case review.
• Create a written summary (draft file review) incorporating court documents, criminal history, treatment reports, psychological reports, offender information, community concerns, potential threats, and other relevant materials to present to the ESRC
• Complete complex actuarial risk assessments, when appropriate, to include but not limited to the Static-99R
• Monitor assigned offenders after ESRC review. Update the file review document and packet as needed. When new or concerning information is discovered or becomes available that may. affect the assigned risk level or previous ESRC decision, bring the case back before the ESRC for re-review
• When an offender has been referred for civil commitment under RCW 71.09, review additional information to include the institution file, field file, and the Forensic Psychological Evaluation.
• Incorporate information into the draft file review/release bulletin as needed
• Notify the ESRC/Civil Commitment Program when an Offender Release Plan (ORP) is prematurely approved in the field
• Ensure inter-rater reliability of the actuarial risk assessments through discussion with peers, supervisor, and monitoring for scoring rule changes, clarifications, and frequently asked questions via Static99.org website

• Convert the draft file review into a sex offender notification bulletin or Law Enforcement Alert (LEA) prior to offender's release
• Review electronic DOC records from the last time the case has been reviewed by the ESRC. Update notification bulletin with new information (i.e. infractions, treatment status, etc.).
• Review and update actuarial risk assessments where appropriate
• If new/updated information would change the original ESRC level or create a concern that would cause the ESRC to reconsider their original decision, immediately staff case with the LEN Program Manager to determine if the case needs to be re-reviewed by the ESRC.
• Determine if there are any concerns with a proposed residence location or household members based on the offender's risk. If applicable, ensure the assigned case manager is aware of noted concerns and follows DOC policy 350.550 (Reporting Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporting) and makes the proposed sponsor aware of RCW 9A.42.110 (Leaving a Child in the Care of a Sex Offender)
• Distribute the sex offender bulletin or law enforcement alert to include supporting documentation and letters of identified threats or concerns to designated corrections staff, law enforcement, and other stakeholders identified by the ESRC or as deemed appropriate after consultation with the LEN Program Manager. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to Child Protective Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Victim Services, and/or Adult Protective Services
• Serve as a department liaison with agencies regarding the release/notification process

• After compiling the ESRC file review packet and completing the draft ESRC file review, ensure a COPY of the ESRC file review packet is provided to support staff to be redacted per "In re Sinka" exceptions
• Monitor and review the .420 hearing dockets from the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB)
• Request and review the most current treatment records and the offender's electronic file. Update the actuarial risk assessments and draft ESRC file review as needed. Bring the case back to the ESRC for a re-review as soon as possible if new/updated information would change the original ESRC level or create a concern that would cause the ESRC to reconsider their original decision
• Prepare a letter to the ISRB that articulates the offender's risk level review process, associated sexual recidivism rate, risk assessment changes since the original ESRC review, and recommended crime related community custody conditions if released
• Submit letter, file review packet, and file to the LEN Program Manager for review and signature
• Ensure the hearing packet is processed and delivered to the ISRB and institution staff in a timely manner to allow for the offender's review of the hearing packet prior to the scheduled hearing
• Upon completion of the hearing and receipt of the ISRB .420 hearing Decision and Reasons (D&R), document the outcome of the hearing in OMNI
• Repeat the above noted process as needed for each subsequent hearing until the ISRB finds the offender releasable or the offender reteaches his statutory maximum sentence date

• Provide expertise and input when requested with development of policies, procedures, and training on issues related to offender registration and community notification
• Represents the program on statewide regional taskforces and/or on committees concerning offender registration and community notification
• Serves on interdivisional projects as needed
• Acts as an administrative liaison on cooperative projects related to the program with cities and counties
• Aid in the coordination and management of programs jointly sponsored by the agency and the community on notification issues. Conducts presentations/trainings at the request of the LEN Program Manager
• As required, maintain and analyze a database of information regarding offenders who have a requirement to register. Collects and/or analyzes statistical data to prepare reports for the Legislature concerning community protection and notification
• As scheduled or in the absence of the program manager, serve as a voting member on the ESRC and/or Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) ESRC
• Ensure that potentially sensitive issues and community concerns are brought to the attention of the LEN (Law Enforcement Notification) Program Manager/designee in a timely manner.
• Respond to emails, letters, or telephone calls from law enforcement, Child Protective Services, agency staff, and offender families regarding notification issues, risk levels, and scoring rationale on releasing sex offenders
• Be available to the ESRC and respond to questions/concerns regarding the scoring of actuarial risk assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Making field visits
• Writing reports
• Assessing cases and making recommendations
• Referring people to appropriate resources
• Presenting cases in court or hearings

Supplemental Information

• 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.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• Generous retirement plan. This position is covered by PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System) 2 and PERS 3 retirement plans. It is not covered by PSERS (Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System).
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!