Community Corrections Supervisor (WMS02) - INTERNAL - Tacoma Unit 2

State of Washington • Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL recruitment, open to current, permanent WA State Dept of Corrections employees only. Our agency offers a free ORCA card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Interviews will take place as soon as possible. Our agency is looking to INTERNALLY fill a full-time, permanent WMS02 Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division (CCD). This position works for Tacoma Unit 2 located at 514 South 13th Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Community Corrections Supervisor is an integral part of the Community Corrections Division management team. 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. If you have a passion for service – review, decide, and apply!

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.
• Equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education totaling nine years.
• 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.
• Implement, direct, and evaluate statewide programs/policies, such as supervised individual (S/I) reentry, risk management, S/I programs, and community involvement.
• Promote and uphold S/I standards and practices of the agency.
• Completion of other administrative/managerial tasks.

Benefits

• Free ORCA card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
• 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