Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Spokane SAU

State of Washington•Spokane, WA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

We are actively recruiting for a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Spokane Special Assault Unit (SAU) located at 1717 West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. The Spokane SAU supervises a caseload of registered individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense by the Superior Court. During supervision, they will be under one or more jurisdictions to include the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (Parole), the Court, and DOC. This position requires interfacing with stakeholders as well as therapists and polygraph examiners. In addition to supervision, you may be required to conduct pre-sentence investigations and make recommendations to the Court for an appropriate sentence within the sentencing guidelines. Exposure to sensitive material is common. 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. Shift hours: 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. If you have a passion for service - review, decide, and apply!

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 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.
AND must have one of the following combinations of qualifying education and/or professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or closely related field:
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.

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.
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

Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacation days a year (in accordance with the CBA)
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays each year (includes a personal holiday and a personal leave day)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation

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