Corrections & Custody Officer 2 - INTERNAL Work Crew - Everett

State of Washington • Snohomish County – Everett, WA

9d • $5,379 - $7,243 • Onsite

About The Position

This INTERNAL recruitment is open to current, permanent DOC employees only. DOC's mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. Our agency is INTERNALLY recruiting to fill one full-time, non-permanent Corrections and Custody Officer 2 (CO2) position within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Western Washington Workcrew Unit 282 located at the 8625 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98208. This non-permanent appointment is expected to last about three months. The CO2 supervises individuals who are performing community restitution (work crew/community service) and will be responsible for safety and security, directing and monitoring work, and the direct supervision of supervised individuals performing general labor tasks in the community. This position will work in a team environment that consists of a Workcrew Program Manager (PM), Community Corrections Supervisor (CCS), Community Corrections Officers (CCOs), Corrections Officers (COs), and Office Assistant 3s (OA3s). Note: This position has the option to be armed; the completion of CCD firearms academy training is required to carry a department-issued firearm. Shift hours are straight 8s: Monday-Friday, 0700-1500. 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

• One year of experience as a Corrections and Custody Officer with the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) which includes the successful completion of the Correctional Officer training plan.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Washington.
• OR High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement, security, corrections/community corrections (probation/parole), or other related criminal justice position where the position requires security functions and/or regular contact with individuals suspected or convicted of crimes.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Washington.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of CCD firearms academy training is required to carry a department-issued firearm.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct, and monitor individuals ordered to perform community restitution (work crew/community service) to include safely operating state vehicles and maintaining worker safety.
• Transport supervised individuals to and from work site via a state vehicle.
• Monitor supervised individual activities and movement through visual observation of work site.
• Maintain worker safety and provide rules and safety orientation to work crew participants.
• Issue and account for all equipment, tools, safety and weather gear used by work crew.
• Apply appropriate, constructive, and professional authority by communicating with supervised individuals and staff.
• Use appropriate de-escalation skills during stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
• Serve as a positive and motivating role model to work crew participants.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Conduct inspections and searches of supervised individuals and their property if reasonable suspicion exists.
• Administrative duties to include maintaining and managing documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED