Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO1) - INTERNAL Hearings Presentation Officer - Everett

State of Washington • Snohomish County – Everett, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL recruitment for a full-time, non-permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) - Hearings Presentation Officer position within the Community Corrections Division, working for the NW Hearings Liaison Unit (NWHLU) located in Everett, WA. This non-permanent opportunity is expected to last at least six months. Depending on qualifications, individuals may be appointed at the CCO1 or CCO2 level. The role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to improve public safety by supporting the effective supervision and accountability of individuals under agency jurisdiction, focusing on reentry into the community. The shift hours are 0800-1700, Monday-Friday. The department seeks individuals committed to public service, an equitable and inclusive culture, excellence, innovation, engagement, and safety.

Requirements

• Ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Washington.
• Willingness and ability to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials; and remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
• Demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or professional work experience in three or more of the following: Making field visits, Preparing written correspondence, reports, and/or documents, Assessing cases and making recommendations, Referring people to appropriate resources, Presenting cases in court or hearings, Completing assessments of risk factors, Designing, monitoring, and/or facilitating treatment plans, Determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.), Maintaining official records and tracking supervised individuals/residents' progress and compliance, Assisting supervised individuals/residents who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter, Making sound case management decisions under stressful conditions and to understand and interpret detailed legal documents accurately, Using computer and software to enter, retrieve, and store data, Managing caseloads with conflicting priorities, Identifying community-based resources for treatment and programming to help supervised individuals/residents meet their needs, Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with program participants, staff at all levels within the agency, and with a broad range of system- and community-based external stakeholder organizations, Work independently and in close collaboration with system- and community-based stakeholders.
• One year experience as a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) within the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).
• Associate or technical degree from a recognized college or educational institution AND three years of the professional work experience listed above.
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or institution AND one year of the professional work experience listed above.
• An equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or professional work experience totaling five years.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.
• Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintain eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws.
• Maintain qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g., OC ‘pepper’ spray or electronic immobilization devices).
• Maintain CIT qualifications.
• Complete all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.

Nice To Haves

• Current and recent supervisors are preferred references.
• If your qualifying experience is less than four years or if you are not sure if your experience qualifies, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts from an accredited higher education institution.
• If your degree was awarded outside the United States and if your qualifying experience is less than four years, you must also attach a credential evaluation report.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the presenting officer for the NW Hearings Liaison Unit (NWHLU).
• Review, prepare, and serve Discovery Packets received for DOC Hearings at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) Intensive Management Unit (IMU) Violator Facility along with local county and municipal jails.
• Present from the assigned CCO's report on Alleged Violations, Negotiated Sanction, accurate written documentation, oral testimony, and make appropriate sanction recommendations for DOC Hearings.
• Complete courtesy in custody intakes with supervised individuals at the MCC Violator Facility and various county and municipal jails.
• Serve parole, interstate, work release, and other miscellaneous paperwork and serve Cancellation of Detainers/Release paperwork on violators as needed.
• Serve as a Liaison to the Monroe Violator Facility and local jails.
• Supervise criminal S/Is (supervised individuals) ordered to supervision in the community in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact Rules/Regulations, and agency policy and within prescribed timeframes.
• Conduct investigations, searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
• Complete intake.
• Administer assessments (risk, needs, substance abuse).
• Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
• Engage with S/Is to work towards positive change by using communication strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and Principles of Effective Interventions.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
• Present accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and/or hearings.
• Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
• Exercise sound judgment and follow Department policies, procedures, and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of department-issued firearms.
• Ensure proper safety and security measures are in place while armed and having S/I contact outside of the office environment to include wearing a safety vest as outlined in policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
• Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday)
• One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level