Corrections Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet the CCO1 or CCO2 minimum education and qualifying experience requirements in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or a closely related field. CCO1 pathways include a high school diploma/GED and 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. CCO2 pathways include one year as a Washington DOC CCO; an associate or technical degree and three years of qualifying experience; a bachelor's degree and one year of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination totaling five years.
• 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 individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors, review graphic materials, and remain objective when dealing with supervised individuals.
• For CCO1 qualification, demonstrate through college-level coursework or experience the ability in at least three listed competency areas, including written communication, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, conflict resolution, situational awareness, problem solving, organizational skills, working independently, and flexibility.
• For CCO2 qualification, demonstrate through college-level coursework or professional work experience the ability in at least three listed job-related areas, including field visits, written documentation, case assessment and recommendations, referrals, court or hearing presentations, risk assessments, treatment planning, recordkeeping, case management, use of computer software, stakeholder collaboration, and community resource identification.
• Complete a felony disclosure form and criminal background check before employment.
• Pass the required psychological screening and submit to drug testing in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and agency policy.
• Complete required orientation, mandatory annual and in-service training, Firearms Academy, and Control/Impedance Tactics training within prescribed timeframes.
• Remain eligible under federal and state law to possess and use a firearm, maintain required firearm and Intermediate Force qualifications, and complete agency requalification training and annual criminal history clearance.

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.
• Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
• Use communication strategies, Motivational Interviewing, and principles of effective interventions to support 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 and hearings.
• Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, including ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
• Follow Department policies, procedures, and protocols 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

• Free ORCA transportation card for employees whose permanent duty station is in King, Pierce, or Snohomish County.
• Employer-contributed retirement options through PERS; some DOC positions are covered by PSERS.
• Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year, depending on service and the 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).
• Family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.