Job Summary

The mission of Clark County Jail Services is to promote and maintain public safety through effective correctional and reentry practices. The purpose of the Clark County Jail Reentry Program is to connect incarcerated people releasing or who are likely to release to the local Clark County community with resources to increase desistance behaviors and reduce recidivism.

The Reentry Support Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to the Clark County Jail Reentry Program. The position includes but is not limited to managing an influx of requests from incarcerated people, internal and external stakeholders, coordinating meetings and scheduling Reentry team members, grant reporting and data collection and entry, development of public facing Reentry content and managing multiple computer systems.

The Support Specialist III performs the full range of administrative support functions including heavy public contact via phones and in person which is typically a major function of these positions. Duties typically include word processing, data entry, basic math calculations, processing forms and other paperwork, and filing. This is the journey or full working level in the Support Specialist series and requires experience in an administrative support role.

Positions in this classification generally are responsible for the more complex administrative support functions and those requiring in-depth expertise in the functions and services of the department. Duties typically include processing of materials, research and analysis, use of various computer applications and other administrative support functions. Support Specialist’s III may also be responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance to other branches and county departments.


Closing Date: Open until filled. First review on December 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.

• United States citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien required.

• Two to four years of college or business school training is highly desirable.

• Three to five years of responsible and advanced administrative support experience including the full range of office and support functions; multi-line telephone, email and internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database and other computer applications, records management, accounting and others.

• Experience in law enforcement, corrections or public services highly desirable.  However, this expertise is not required at entry into the classification.

Knowledge of:  general office procedures and practices; technical and/or specialized functions, policies and procedures of the work unit; advance knowledge and skills in applicable computer applications; effective business correspondence including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:.  establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; master the more complex department services and functions; effectively guide and assist other employees; evaluate and improve department service delivery through enhancement of procedures, systems, organizational approaches and record keeping; develop and demonstrate effective customer service techniques; communicate effectively in written form.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Application Review (Pass/Fail):  An on-line application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

• First Interview (Pass/Fail based on 70%): Questions will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Minimum passing score of 70% is required. The interview will consist of a three-to-four-member interview panel who will ask the same position related, pre-established written questions of all candidates.  The panelists’ evaluations will be combined resulting in candidate interview scores.  Interviews are weighted 100% of the overall score.

• Background Investigation:  Candidate will undergo a comprehensive background investigation based on a detailed personal history statement (from high school years forward) and interview with a background investigator.  Candidates who successfully complete the background investigation will be administered a polygraph examination and a drug test.  All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination and drug test.

• Selection Interview: Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the final selection interview.

Note: Medical marijuana possession/use, if legally prescribed, is not illegal under the laws of the State of Washington; however, marijuana use and/or possession, even if legally prescribed in Washington, is still unlawful under Federal law. Therefore, Clark County Jail Services does not distinguish between medical marijuana possession/use and illegal marijuana possession/use, both are viewed as unlawful. Therefore, recent use of marijuana may be disqualifying.

Additional details regarding backgrounds and conditions of employment

Background Investigation - Involves a comprehensive investigation based on information provided by the finalist’s personal history statements (from high school years forward).

Please see details below:

Clark County Jail Services adheres to the State of Washington and the Criminal Justice Training Commissions’ requirements for background investigations under RCW 43.101.095. 
Below you will find a summary of automatic disqualifiers and areas that are reviewed for suitability: 

    Any Felony Convictions regardless of status
    Any charges of Domestic Violence
    Any manufacturing and/or distribution of illegal drugs
    Any Reckless/Negligent/DUI within the last 3 years
    Any use of illegal drugs within the last 3 years
    Dishonorable discharge from the Military or Failure to Register for Selective Service
    Any discharge from a Criminal Justice Agency related to honesty.
    Any affiliation with Gangs or Extremist groups
    Any recent patterns of behavior that erode public trust.

Polygraph Examination  Corrections Personnel with access to inmates are required to participate in a Polygraph examination. This exam is based on Background investigation information

Drug Screen  All Criminal Justice agency staff is subject to an employment Drug Screen

Examples of Duties

Duties may include:

• Prepares correspondence and other documents,

• Gathers and compiles information and prepares reports and analyses in response to complex and or urgent issues or as assigned,

• Provides direct customer service in the more complex service areas,

• Develops and maintains computer databases or manual records systems,

• Uses spreadsheets to track, analyze, and report quantitative information,

• Processes forms, applications, service requests, and payments,

• Develops or recommends new policies, systems, work procedures, and methods,

• Implements new procedures and systems and trains staff,

• Coordinates and organizes meetings, activities, and functions;

• Schedules rooms, assures notification of participants, arranges for necessary equipment and supplies, assists, guides, or trains other employees,

• May assume charge of support functions and staff in the absence of a supervisor or manager

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Grade

Sheriff Support.7

Salary Range

$27.03 - $36.50- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Leslie Harrington Smith

Email:

Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.