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

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 vacancy in the Community Corrections Division’s Pierce County Special Needs Unit in Tacoma, Washington. Depending on qualifications, the position may be filled at the CCO2 level or as a CCO1 with an in-training plan. The unit supervises people with serious mental illness, including individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, people with Special Findings of Violent Felony cases, and people sentenced to the Mental Health Sentencing Alternative. The unit works closely with community mental health providers. The officer collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support public safety through effective supervision and accountability of supervised individuals. Supervision focuses on accountability and intervention to support safe community reentry. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 0800–1700, and is based at 514 South 13th Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. It may involve direct contact with supervised individuals in potentially hazardous settings and requires carrying and properly using a department-issued firearm. Permanent CCO2 positions have an in-training plan. Depending on qualifications, an employee may be appointed directly as a CCO2 or as a CCO1 with a one-year training plan. Successful completion of the CCO1 training requirements leads to advancement to CCO2, followed by a six-month trial service period before permanent CCO2 status.

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, qualify through one of the stated combinations: high school diploma or GED plus four years of qualifying experience; associate or technical degree plus two years of qualifying experience; bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination totaling four years.
For CCO2, qualify through one of the stated combinations: one year as a Washington DOC Community Corrections Officer; associate or technical degree plus three years of qualifying professional experience; bachelor's degree plus one year of qualifying professional experience; or an equivalent combination totaling five years.
Demonstrate the specified CCO1 or CCO2 competencies through college-level coursework or relevant experience, including at least three listed competency areas for the applicable level.
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 people with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with people under supervision.
Complete a felony disclosure form and submit to a criminal background check before employment.
Pass the psychological screening, including the battery exam and psychological interview/evaluation.
Submit to drug testing in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
Complete orientation and required annual, in-service, and other training within mandated timeframes.
Comply with department policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Successfully complete Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics training within prescribed timeframes.
Remain eligible under federal and state law to possess and use a firearm, maintain firearm and intermediate-force qualifications, maintain CIT qualifications, and complete agency requalification training and annual criminal history clearance.
Provide a complete application packet, including the online application, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and three professional references; provide unofficial transcripts or applicable credential evaluation documentation when required.

Responsibilities

Supervise criminal supervised individuals in the community 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.
Use communication strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and Principles of Effective Interventions to support positive change and manage behavior.
Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
Prepare accurate written documentation, provide oral testimony, and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts or hearings.
Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, including ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
Follow department policies and procedures for maintaining, securing, handling, and discharging department-issued firearms.
Maintain appropriate 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

Free ORCA transportation card for employees whose permanent duty station is in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County.
Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS); eligible positions may be covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on years of service and the 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).