Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Mount Vernon

State of Washington•Skagit County - Mt. Vernon, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is recruiting two full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officers for the Community Corrections Division, based at the Mount Vernon Field Office in Mount Vernon, Washington. Depending on qualifications, a successful candidate may be appointed as a Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) or as a Community Corrections Officer 1 (CCO1) with an in-training plan. One of the two positions will spend approximately half of its duties writing Pre-Sentence Investigations (PSIs) in addition to managing a supervised caseload. The position supports DOC’s mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives. The officer works with internal and external stakeholders to supervise and support individuals under agency jurisdiction, emphasizing accountability, intervention, and safe community reentry. The stated schedule is 0800–1700, Monday through Friday. The role may involve working directly with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals in a potentially hazardous setting and requires carrying and properly using a department-issued firearm. The CCO1 and CCO2 classifications have different qualifying education and experience combinations. CCO1 candidates must meet the stated four-year combination of qualifying education and/or experience; CCO2 candidates must meet the stated five-year combination or another listed qualifying pathway. Permanent CCO2 appointments may be made directly at CCO2 or at CCO1 with a one-year in-training plan. Successful completion of training advances the employee to CCO2, followed by a six-month trial service period; permanent status is not attained at the CCO1 level. Employment is subject to background and criminal-history checks, psychological screening, drug testing, required orientation and training, and successful completion of firearms and Control/Impedance Tactics training. Employees must maintain applicable firearm and intermediate-force qualifications and comply with department policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Meet one of the CCO1 qualifying combinations: high school diploma or GED and at least four years of qualifying experience; an associate or technical degree and two years of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination totaling four years.
Alternatively, meet one of the CCO2 qualifying combinations: one year as a Washington DOC Community Corrections Officer; an associate or technical degree and three years of qualifying professional experience; a 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, as applicable to the listed pathway.
Have the ability 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 people with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with supervised individuals.
For CCO1, demonstrate through college-level coursework or experience abilities in at least three listed areas, including written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organization, independent work, and flexibility.
For CCO2, demonstrate through college-level coursework or professional experience abilities in at least three listed areas, including field visits, report writing, case assessment and recommendations, referrals, court or hearing presentations, risk assessment, treatment planning, case records and progress tracking, case management, resource identification, 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.
Successfully 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, maintain legal eligibility to possess and use a firearm, and maintain required firearm, intermediate-force, and CIT qualifications and requalifications.
Provide a complete application packet, including an online application, cover letter, detailed chronological resume, and three professional references; provide unofficial transcripts and credential evaluation reports when applicable.

Responsibilities

Supervise individuals ordered to community supervision in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact rules and regulations, agency policy, and required timeframes.
Conduct investigations and searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
Complete intake and administer risk, needs, and substance-abuse assessments.
Maintain electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
Engage supervised individuals using 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, provide oral testimony, and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts or hearings.
Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, including appropriate chain of custody and storage.
Follow department policies and protocols for the maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of department-issued firearms.
Use required safety and security measures when armed and contacting supervised individuals outside the office, including wearing a safety vest as required by policy.
For one of the two positions, write Pre-Sentence Investigations in addition to managing a caseload.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement plan through Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), with a choice of two employer-contributed retirement programs 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, in accordance with 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).