Community Corrections Officer 3 - INTERNAL Court Unit - Tacoma CJC

State of Washington • Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Department of Corrections employees only. This position is for a full-time, non-permanent Community Corrections Officer 3 (CCO3) within the Community Corrections Division. The role is part of the Court Unit, which includes Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternatives, located at the Tacoma Community Justice Center (CJC). This non-permanent appointment is expected to last about four months. CCO3s work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the agency's mission by improving public safety. As a lead CCO, this position provides training and coaching to other CCOs. The shift hours are 0800-1700 Monday-Friday. This position will focus on intervention and accountability to enhance and support safe reentry into the community for sex offenders, focusing on the greatest criminogenic needs to reduce recidivism. Responsibilities include assessing and identifying risks and needs of individuals under DOC's care, assisting individuals to be actively engaged in their goal-focused case plans, and leveraging community partnerships in support of these plans. The agency seeks teammates who share a vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• 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 to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
• Two years as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education, or foreign equivalent, and three years of professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field which includes at least three 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.
• Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field from an accredited institution, and two years of professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field which includes at least three 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.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.
• Applicants wishing to claim Veterans’ preference should attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of Form I-9’s list of acceptable documents.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated competency in Community Relationships: Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
• Demonstrated competency in Observation: Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• Demonstrated competency in Stress Tolerance: Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.
• Demonstrated competency in Professional Standards: Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Demonstrated competency in Adaptability: Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals who have committed a registrable sex offense crime.
• Engage with supervised individuals (S/Is) to work towards positive change.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
• Conduct sex offender investigations.
• Back up support for the CCS in their absence.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year (depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position)
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
• Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday)
• One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
• Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level