Community Corrections Officer 3 - INTERNAL - Spokane SAU

State of Washington • Spokane County – Spokane, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Department of Corrections employees only. The Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking to INTERNALLY fill a full-time, non-permanent Community Corrections Officer 3 (CCO3) position within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Spokane Special Assault Unit (SAU) located at 1717 W. Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA 99201. This non-permanent appointment is expected to last about six months. The Spokane Special Assault Unit (SAU) supervises a caseload of registered individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense by the Superior Court. During supervision, they will be under one or more jurisdictions to include the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (Parole), the Court, and DOC. This position requires interfacing with stakeholders as well as therapists and polygraph examiners. In addition to supervision, you may be required to conduct pre-sentence investigations and make recommendations to the Court for an appropriate sentence within the sentencing guidelines. Exposure to sensitive material is common. 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. We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency.

Requirements

• Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
• 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.
• 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.
• Equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education totaling seven years.

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 crime and have been ordered to supervision in the community in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact Rules/Regulations, and agency policy within prescribed timeframes.
• Engage with supervised individuals (S/Is) to work towards positive change.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
• Lead other Community Corrections Officers.
• Act as the Unit Duty Officer.
• 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)
• PERS: State employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).

What This Job Offers

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