Community Corrections Supervisor (WMS02) - Clarkston

State of Washington • Asotin County – Clarkston, WA

20h • $9,129 • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking to fill a full-time, permanent WMS02 Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS) position within the Community Corrections Division (CCD) at the Clarkston Field Office. This role is an integral part of the Community Corrections Division management team, responsible for the overall management of the Field Office, supervising individuals in accordance with RCWs, WACs, policy directives, and risk assessments, and overseeing Community Corrections Officers and other corrections staff. The position also involves developing, coordinating, and supervising specialized DOC initiatives and programs for staff and supervised individuals. The DOC values an inclusive and diverse environment that promotes safety, excellence, innovation, engagement, and better outcomes for the community and the agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent.
• Five years of experience in the community corrections or related field.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience, which can be gained concurrently with the required experience.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership in times of stress, conflict, and unforeseen events.
• Remain calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include volatile, threatening, or other crisis and emergency situations.
• Expertly intervene in response to threats.
• Understanding and working knowledge of supervised individual (S/I) management, including behavior management, security and safety, and S/I programs, including preparation of S/Is for success in the community.
• Experience working with other governmental and/or social service entities in the development or implementation of a program, project, or other joint venture.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Department of Corrections policies/procedures, RCWs, WACs, and ACA standards.
• Experience applying the Sentencing Reform Act as it pertains to Community Placement, the Offender Accountability Act, and Sentencing Alternatives.
• Experience in the effective application of Human Resource practices to maintain a trained and diverse workforce.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff, facilities, and work performed in assigned units.
• Monitor individual employee and team performance, conduct timely employee performance evaluations, and ensure proper coaching and training.
• Manage staff schedules, including leave and overtime/compensatory time according to departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate and maintain a safe/efficient workplace.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law as required to support CCOs.
• Participate in arrests of supervised individuals (S/Is) in the office, at their residence, at employment sites, or at other collateral locations in a safe manner for violations of supervision and/or the law.
• While armed, exercise sound judgment and follow department policies, procedures and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of department-issued firearms.
• Implement, direct, and evaluate statewide programs/policies, such as supervised individual (S/I) reentry, risk management, S/I programs, and community involvement.
• Approve arrest, search, and evidence management in accordance with policy and current legal mandates.
• Respond to community, staff, family and victim concerns, criminal justice partners, and media inquiries.
• Promote staff facilitation of and participation of supervised individuals in evidence based supervised individual change programs.
• Participate in and maintain productive public relations with local community agencies and resources.
• Mitigate supervised individual risk to the community.
• Conduct Critical Incident reviews and prepare the Incident Review Report.
• Promote and uphold S/I standards and practices of the agency.
• Ensure S/I contact standards and case management is conducted per agency Policy requirements.
• Ensure safe and effective supervision practices are met by participating with staff in the office and field work.
• Completion of other administrative/managerial tasks.
• Participate in the recruitment process.
• Investigate staff misconduct, workplace and PREA complaints as assigned by an Appointing Authority and complete corrective action plans as necessary.
• Respond to threats made against staff by creating and implementing protection plans.
• Report significant incidents and events per DOC policy.
• Participate in and maintain productive public relations.
• 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)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision

What This Job Offers

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