Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Special Assault Unit - Tacoma

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) for the Special Assault Unit North Office in Tacoma, Washington. Depending on qualifications, the selected candidate may be appointed at the CCO2 level or at the CCO1 level with a one-year in-training plan. The CCO1 and CCO2 monthly salary ranges are $4,880–$6,563 and $5,948–$7,994, respectively; salary depends on qualifications. The minimum starting salary for a CCO1 placement is $5,659 per month. The Special Assault Units supervise Level 1, 2, and 3 sex offenders under community supervision, as well as certain individuals convicted of kidnapping who must register with the Sheriff. The officer works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support public safety through effective supervision and accountability. Supervision focuses on accountability and intervention to support safe reentry into the community. The position is based at 1016 South 28th Street, Tacoma, WA, and works 0800–1700, Monday through Friday. Employees whose permanent duty station is in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County receive a free ORCA transportation card. CCO2 in-training appointments advance to CCO2 upon successful completion of training requirements; permanent status is not gained at the CCO1 level.

Requirements

Ability to carry and properly use a department-issued firearm.
Unrestricted vehicle operator’s license valid in Washington State.
Willingness and ability to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective.
For CCO1 eligibility, demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or experience in at least three listed areas: written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organizational skills, working independently, and flexibility.
For CCO1 eligibility, one of the following: high school diploma or GED and at least four years of qualifying experience; associate or technical degree and two years of qualifying experience; bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination totaling four years. Qualifying experience is in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
For CCO2 eligibility, demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or professional work experience in at least three listed areas, including field visits, written reports, case assessment and recommendations, referrals, court or hearing presentations, risk assessments, treatment plans, recordkeeping, resource assistance, case management, computer use, caseload management, community-resource identification, communication, and independent and collaborative work.
For CCO2 eligibility, one of the following: one year as a CCO with the Washington State Department of Corrections; associate or technical degree and three years of qualifying professional experience; bachelor’s degree and one year of qualifying professional experience; or an equivalent combination totaling five years. Qualifying experience is in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
Complete a felony disclosure form and pass a criminal background check.
Complete and pass psychological screening, including a battery exam and psychological interview/evaluation.
Submit to drug testing in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
Complete employee orientation and required annual, in-service, and other training within mandated timeframes.
Become familiar with and comply with department policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Successfully complete Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics training within prescribed timeframes.
Maintain legal eligibility to possess and use a firearm, required firearm and intermediate-force qualifications, Control/Impedance Tactics qualifications, agency requalification training, and annual criminal-history clearance to remain armed.
Submit a complete application with the online application, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and at least three professional references; provide transcripts and credential evaluation reports when applicable.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage a caseload of registrable sexual offenders released from DOC prisons or non-DOC confinement under court-ordered community custody, found releasable by the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board, or otherwise placed under community supervision as described in the posting.
Conduct sex offender investigations and searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
Complete intake and administer risk, needs, and substance-abuse assessments.
Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
Engage with supervised individuals and community members using communication strategies to support positive change.
Use Motivational Interviewing to enhance supervised individuals’ intrinsic motivation to change.
Apply Principles of Effective Interventions when interacting with supervised individuals and managing behavior.
Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
Prepare accurate written documentation, provide oral testimony, and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and hearings.
Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
Follow Department policies, procedures, and protocols for maintaining, securing, handling, and discharging department-issued firearms.
Maintain appropriate safety and security measures while armed and contacting supervised individuals outside the office, including wearing a safety vest as required by policy.
Act as backup for the lead Community Corrections Officer 3 in their absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free ORCA transportation card for employees whose permanent duty station is in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County.
Retirement plan and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on service and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
Twelve paid holidays per year, including one personal holiday.
One personal leave day per year, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Flexible Spending Account.
Dependent Care Assistance Program.
Deferred Compensation Program.
Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); some DOC positions are covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).