Community Corrections Officer 3 - Clarkston

State of Washington•Asotin County – Clarkston, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 3 (CCO3) for the Community Corrections Division at the Clarkston Field Office in Clarkston, Washington. The CCO3 works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve public safety and, as a lead Community Corrections Officer, provides training and coaching to other CCOs. The stated shift is 0800–1700, Monday through Friday. The position supervises people ordered to community supervision, conducts investigations and searches, completes intake and assessments, maintains electronic and physical files, engages supervised individuals in positive change, enforces supervision conditions and the law, leads other CCOs, and serves as the Unit Duty Officer. The role may involve working directly with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Applicants must meet one of the listed experience-and-education pathways and be able to meet the firearm and other employment requirements. Selected candidates must complete background and psychological screening, drug testing, required training, and firearms and control/intervention tactics qualifications. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The posted monthly salary range is $6,407 to $8,612.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: two years as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections; or a bachelor's degree from a CHEA- or U.S. Department of Education-recognized institution (or foreign equivalent) plus three years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, law enforcement, or a closely related field, including at least three of the specified duties; or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling seven years.
For the degree-plus-experience pathway, qualifying duties must include at least three of: making field visits; preparing written correspondence, reports, or documents; assessing cases and making recommendations; referring people to appropriate resources; or presenting cases in court or hearings.
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 anti-social behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
If required to be armed, be legally eligible and willing and able to possess and use a firearm, maintain firearm qualifications, and complete ongoing training associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
Complete a felony disclosure form and criminal background check.
Pass the required 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.
Learn and comply with department policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Successfully complete Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes, and maintain required firearm, intermediate-force, and CIT qualifications and clearances.
Provide a complete application, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and at least three professional references; provide transcripts or a credential evaluation report when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
Strong observation skills and ability to adapt actions to environmental conditions and human behavior.
Ability to remain calm and rational in difficult, volatile, threatening, or emergency situations and intervene in response to threats.
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice; ability to meet productivity standards and timelines.
Ability to identify personal training needs and proactively pursue training.
Adaptability, including incorporating new information and supporting changes in law, policy, and procedure.

Responsibilities

Supervise individuals who have committed a crime and have been ordered to community supervision, in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact rules and regulations, and agency policy and timeframes.
Conduct investigations and searches.
Complete intake.
Administer a variety of assessments.
Manage electronic and physical files.
Engage supervised individuals to support positive change.
Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
Lead other Community Corrections Officers and provide training and coaching.
Act as the Unit Duty Officer.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), with two employer-contributed program options for new employees.
Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
14 to 25 paid vacation days per year, depending on years of service and applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
12 paid holidays per year, including one personal holiday.
One personal leave day per year, subject to the collective bargaining agreement.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
Some DOC positions may be covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).