Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - West Vancouver

State of Washington•Clark County – Vancouver, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is recruiting a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) for its Community Corrections Division. Depending on qualifications, the appointment may be made directly at the CCO2 level or at the CCO1 level with a one-year in-training plan. The position is based at the West Vancouver Field Office in Vancouver, Washington, and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support public safety through effective supervision and accountability of individuals under agency jurisdiction. Supervision focuses on accountability and intervention to support safe community reentry. The role involves supervising individuals in the community, conducting investigations and assessments, managing cases and records, and engaging individuals in behavior change. Officers may conduct field contacts while armed and must follow department requirements for firearm use, safety, evidence handling, training, and qualifications. The position may involve working directly with or near supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. The regular schedule is 0800–1700, Monday through Friday. The listed monthly salary ranges are $4,880–$6,563 for CCO1 and $5,948–$7,994 for CCO2; salary depends on qualifications. The minimum starting salary for a CCO1 placement begins at Step G ($5,659 per month).

Requirements

Meet the CCO1 or CCO2 education and qualifying experience requirements. CCO1 pathways include a high school diploma or GED plus four years of qualifying experience; an associate or technical degree plus two years of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination totaling four years. CCO2 pathways include one year of experience as a Washington DOC CCO; an associate or technical degree plus three years of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree plus one year of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination totaling five years.
Qualifying experience for the education pathways must be in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
For CCO1, demonstrate through college-level coursework or experience the ability in at least three listed areas: written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organizational skills, independent work, and flexibility.
For CCO2, demonstrate through college-level coursework or professional work experience the ability in at least three listed areas, including field visits, reports and correspondence, case assessment and recommendations, referrals, court or hearing presentations, risk assessments, treatment plans, records and progress tracking, case management, community-resource identification, communication, and independent and collaborative work.
Be able 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 individuals under supervision.
If using higher education to meet minimum qualifications and qualifying experience is less than four years, provide unofficial transcripts or a placeholder document; foreign degrees may require a credential evaluation report.
Complete a felony disclosure form and criminal background check before employment.
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 all mandatory annual, in-service, and other required 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, firearms and intermediate-force qualifications, CIT qualifications, agency requalification training, and annual criminal-history clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervise individuals ordered to 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.
Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
Use communication strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and principles of effective interventions to encourage positive change and manage behavior.
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, ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
Follow department policies and procedures for maintaining, securing, handling, and discharging department-issued firearms.
Ensure appropriate safety and security measures during armed contact with supervised individuals outside the office, including wearing a safety vest as required by policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with new employees offered a choice of two employer-contributed retirement programs.
Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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).
Some DOC positions are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).