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

State of Washington•King County – Kent, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 position in the Community Corrections Division at the Kent Field Office in Kent, Washington. Depending on qualifications, the appointment may be made at the CCO2 level or at the CCO1 level with a one-year in-training plan. The role supports the agency’s mission to improve public safety by supervising and promoting accountability among individuals under agency jurisdiction, while supporting safe reentry into the community. The position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and works directly with or near supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. The regular schedule is 0800–1700, Monday through Friday. The role requires compliance with applicable Washington law, Interstate Compact rules and regulations, and agency policy. The employee must be able to carry and properly use a department-issued firearm, maintain required firearms and control/intervention training qualifications, and follow agency safety and security protocols. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Salary depends on qualifications: the listed monthly range is $4,880–$6,563 for CCO1 and $5,948–$7,994 for CCO2. CCO1 placement has a stated minimum starting salary of $5,659 per month. Employees whose permanent duty station is in King County receive a 5% premium pay; a free ORCA card is offered to employees assigned to King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties.

Requirements

Meet the CCO1 or CCO2 minimum education and qualifying experience requirements in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
For CCO1, qualifying combinations include a high school diploma or GED plus at least four years of relevant experience; an associate or technical degree plus two years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination totaling four years.
For CCO2, qualifying combinations include one year as a Washington State DOC Community Corrections Officer; an associate or technical degree plus three years of relevant professional experience; a bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination totaling five years.
Have the ability to carry and properly use a department-issued firearm.
Possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operator’s license valid in Washington State.
Be willing and able to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with supervised individuals.
For CCO1, demonstrate through college-level coursework or experience at least three of the listed competencies: written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organizational skills, working independently, and flexibility.
For CCO2, demonstrate through college-level coursework or professional experience at least three of the listed competencies, including field visits, written correspondence and reports, case assessment and recommendations, referrals, court or hearing presentations, risk assessments, treatment planning, recordkeeping and progress tracking, resource assistance, case management under stress, computer use, caseload management, identifying community resources, communication, and independent and collaborative work.
If selected, complete a felony disclosure form and criminal background check.
If selected, pass psychological screening and submit to drug testing in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
Successfully 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, CIT qualifications, agency requalification training, and annual criminal history clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervise individuals under community supervision in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact rules and regulations, agency policy, and prescribed timeframes.
Conduct investigations and searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
Complete intake and administer risk, needs, and substance-abuse assessments.
Maintain electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
Engage supervised individuals in positive change using communication strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and Principles of Effective Interventions.
Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
Prepare accurate written documentation and provide oral testimony; make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and hearings.
Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, including ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
Follow Department policies and protocols for the maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of department-issued firearms.
Maintain required safety and security measures when armed and contacting supervised individuals outside the office, including wearing a safety vest as required by policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); some DOC positions are covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on years of 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 (FSA).
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
Free ORCA transportation card for employees assigned to King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties.
5% premium pay for employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County.