Community Corrections Officer 2 | Longview Reentry Center

State of Washington•Cowlitz County- Longview, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a Community Corrections Officer 2, with consideration at the Community Corrections Officer 1 level, for a permanent, full-time position at the Longview Reentry Center in Longview, Washington. The role supervises adults placed in partial confinement at a reentry center, supporting accountability, personal growth, public safety, and successful transition from incarceration to community living. The position requires working at the facility daily, although telework may be allocated or authorized for some duties. The role carries arrest authority. Employees not covered by legacy provisions for arming must be armed and capable of carrying a Department-issued firearm.

Requirements

For Community Corrections Officer 2: One year of experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections; or an associate or technical degree plus three years of relevant work experience; or a recognized bachelor’s degree plus one year of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling five years.
For Community Corrections Officer 2, a master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for the one year of required professional case management experience.
For Community Corrections Officer 1 in-training: High school diploma or GED and four years of relevant work or volunteer experience; or an associate or technical degree and two years of relevant work or volunteer experience; or a recognized bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling four years.
At either level, willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
Employees who are required to be armed must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law, maintain firearm qualifications, and complete ongoing training related to mandatory arming and potential use of force.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Complete a felony disclosure form and criminal background check, and complete PREA forms before employment.
Successfully complete employee orientation and required annual, in-service, and other training within mandated timeframes.
Provide a physical residential address, home telephone number, and emergency contact information to the Department.
Become familiar with and comply with Department policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Submit to drug testing in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
Armed staff must complete the firearms academy and psychological screening, maintain eligibility to possess and use a firearm, and complete required firearm and other agency requalification training and clearances.
Maintain qualifications with Department-issued firearms and, when applicable, intermediate-force options such as OC spray or electronic immobilization devices, and maintain CIT qualifications.
Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through job performance.
Possess and maintain a vehicle operator’s license valid in Washington State.
Provide at least three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses as part of the application.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability in at least three listed competencies, including written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organizational skill, independent work, flexibility, leadership, or initiative.
For candidates at the Community Corrections Officer 2 level, demonstrated ability in at least three areas such as conducting field visits; preparing written correspondence, reports, or documents; assessing cases and making recommendations; making referrals; presenting cases in court or hearings; assessing risk factors; designing, monitoring, or facilitating treatment plans; maintaining official records; assisting residents in accessing community resources; making case-management decisions under stress; using computer software to manage data; managing competing caseload priorities; identifying community resources; and communicating with residents, agency staff, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Supervise adults placed in partial confinement at a reentry center in accordance with Washington State law, agency policy, and required timeframes.
Review available information for each arriving resident and determine documentation and initial programming needs.
Conduct PREA screening within 72 hours of arrival and document results in OMNI and a tracking sheet.
Review and update resident case plans and programming needs based on resident behavior.
Complete resident intake and orient residents to reentry center rules and processes.
Administer assessments, including risk, needs, and substance abuse assessments.
Make decisions concerning residents’ financial obligations, loss of liberty, sanctions, living arrangements, and treatment and education referrals.
Engage residents in working toward positive change.
Enforce supervision and placement conditions and applicable law.
Attend and complete mandatory training and meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned and necessary.