Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Sunnyside

State of Washington • Yakima County – Sunnyside, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Corrections Division is actively recruiting for a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Sunnyside Field Office. The CCO2 has an in-training plan attached. Depending on your qualifications, you may be appointed at the CCO1 level or directly at the CCO2 level. As a CCO2 (or CCO1 In-training), you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by supporting the effective supervision and accountability of supervised individuals (S/Is) under agency jurisdiction. Supervision efforts will focus on S/I accountability and intervention to enhance and support a safe reentry into the community. The shift hours are 0800-1700 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.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Washington.
• Must have the 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.
• Must have the demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or experience in three or more of the following: Written Communication skills, Critical Thinking, Analytical Reasoning, Conflict Resolution, Situational Awareness, Problem Solving, Organizational Skill, Work independently, Flexibility.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND at least four years of qualifying experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or closely related field.
• Associate or technical degree from an accredited institution AND two years of the qualifying experience listed above.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience totaling four years.
• Must have the 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, 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, 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, Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, 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.
• Or 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.
• Maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws.
• Maintaining qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options.
• Maintaining CIT qualifications.
• Completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.
• Must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.

Nice To Haves

• If you are viewing this posting from an external job site (such as Indeed), copy/paste the following link to search and apply to this and other WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) positions: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/doc
• 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.
• For more information about CCOs and other positions within our agency, including the hiring process and training involved, visit: Jobs & Employment | Washington State Department of Corrections .
• For more information about CCD's priorities & goals, strategies, objectives, and performance measures, review the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan E Book .
• If selected for hire, you may be required to meet the following SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (all CCO levels):
• If someone moves from a PERS-eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans.
• For questions about this recruitment , or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Recruiter at [email protected] or [phone].
• Make sure you refer to the 2026- requisition/job number listed above.
• For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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. Request a report from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org .

Responsibilities

• 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 to enhance the S/I’s intrinsic motivation to change, and Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with S/Is and to manage behavior.
• 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)
• PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED