Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1) - Olympia

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is recruiting for a full-time, non-permanent Community Corrections Officer position in its Community Corrections Division, based at the Olympia Field Office in Lacey, Washington. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be appointed at the Community Corrections Officer 1 (CCO1) or Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) level. The temporary position is expected to last about six months and will not exceed twelve months. The stated work schedule is 0800–1700, Monday through Friday.

The officer works with internal and external stakeholders to support public safety through effective supervision and accountability of supervised individuals under agency jurisdiction. Supervision focuses on accountability and interventions that support safe reentry into the community. The role may involve working directly with or near supervised individuals in potentially hazardous settings, including field contacts while armed.

The agency’s mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. It describes its commitment as operating a safe and humane corrections system and partnering with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Requirements

• CCO1 qualification: one of the following: high school diploma or GED and at least four years of qualifying experience; associate or technical degree and two years of qualifying experience; bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling four years.
• CCO2 qualification: one of the following: one year of experience as a Washington State DOC Community Corrections Officer; associate or technical degree and three years of qualifying professional experience; bachelor's degree and one year of qualifying professional experience; or an equivalent combination totaling five years.
• Qualifying education or experience must be in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or a closely related field. Qualifying higher education must be from an appropriately recognized accredited institution or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to carry and properly use a department-issued firearm.
• Unrestricted vehicle operator’s license valid in Washington State.
• Willingness and ability to work with people with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
• For CCO1, demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or experience in at least three listed areas: written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organizational skills, working independently, and flexibility.
• For CCO2, demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or professional experience in at least three listed areas, including field visits; preparing correspondence, reports, or documents; assessing cases and making recommendations; referrals to resources; presenting cases in court or hearings; risk assessment; treatment planning; maintaining records and tracking compliance; case management under stress; computer and software use; caseload management; identifying community resources; clear communication; and independent and collaborative work.
• Complete a felony disclosure form and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass psychological screening, including a battery exam and psychological interview or evaluation.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
• Complete employee orientation and all required annual, in-service, and other 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; remain eligible to possess and use a firearm; maintain firearm, intermediate-force, and CIT qualifications; and complete required 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. Transcripts or credential evaluation documentation may be required when education is used to meet minimum qualifications.

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 engage supervised individuals and support positive change.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
• Prepare accurate written documentation and oral testimony, and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and hearings.
• Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information while ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
• Follow department policies and procedures for the maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of 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

• Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System, with two employer-contributed retirement program options for new employees.
• 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, subject to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

What This Job Offers

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