Community Corrections Officer 3 (CCO3) - Reentry Spokane

Full Job Description

The Community Corrections Officer 3, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, contributes to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives by supporting the effective supervision and accountability of reentry center residents under agency jurisdiction.

Supervision efforts will focus on resident's accountability and intervention therein upholding the Reentry purpose statement of providing individuals with focused opportunities for success to successfully transition into the community thereby supporting a safe and successful reentry into the community.

This position has arrest authority and staff who are not covered under the legacy provisions for arming are required to be armed and able to carry a department-issued firearm.

The Mission of the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

A complete application packet will include all of the following attachments:1.Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.2.Detailed chronological resume.3.Three professional references with valid phone number(s) and an email address for each.

Definition of “professional references” is listed below in Supplemental Information section. 4.Copy of your unofficial transcripts.

(if applicable)**Please note, an incomplete application package may disqualify you from the process.

Please ensure all attachments are not protected or restricted files.**For information about the Reentry Division, please visit our webpage.Our mission at the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'.

With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset, and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition!

Whether the work is inside a prison, out in the field, or an administrative office, DOC staff experience a high degree of personal reward knowing their efforts are creating an environment in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to safer communities.DOC OFFERS:•Flexible schedules•Comprehensive compensation packages•Training and development opportunities•The fulfillment of public service

Requirements

Duties of a Community Corrections Officer 3 include, but are not limited to:

Supervise adults placed in partial confinement at a Reentry Center in accordance with Washington State Law and agency policy and within prescribed timeframes

• Review all available information for each arriving resident; determine the resident’s documentation and initial programming needs.
• Conduct PREA screening within 72 hours of arrival; document in OMNI and in tracking sheet.
• Complete intake with residents to orient them to reentry center rules and processes.
• Make sound decisions concerning resident’s financial obligations, loss of liberty, sanctions (negotiated, stipulated, etc.), resident living arrangements, and treatment and education referrals.
• Navigate within and maintain multiple electronic and hardcopy resident files
• Review and update resident plans and programming needs
• Conduct searches of residents, resident residences, and /or motor vehicles and other collateral locations
• Complete resident collateral contacts (e.g., field visits) as required by agency policy

Engage with residents to work towards positive change

• Use communication strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing to enhance the resident’s intrinsic motivation to change
• Use Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with residents and to manage behavior (such as effective interpersonal relationships, effective reinforcement, effective disapproval, effective use of authority, cognitive re-structuring, modeling, structural learning/skill building, and problem- solving techniques) and complete Behavior Observation Entries
• Make referrals to resident change interventions based on risk need assessment and review progress reports regarding resident participation to support the resident
• Counsel and inform residents regarding community resources

Enforce supervision/placement conditions and the law

• Staff not covered under legacy provisions, are required to be armed and able to carry a department-issued firearm
• Present accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and /or hearings
• Transport resident to an incarceration facility or other designated area
• Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, ensuring proper chain of custody and storage
• Collect, test, evaluate, document, and maintain resident urine samples
• Conduct, evaluate, and document breathalyzer tests
• Issue and serve warrants
• Arrest resident in the reentry center, at their homes, employment sites, or other collateral locations in a safe manner for supervision violations and new law violations
• Investigate and respond to infractions/violations
• Investigate and respond to new law violations that occur in the presence of the CCO and take follow-up actions
• While armed, exercise sound judgment and follow Department policies, procedures and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of Department issued firearms
• Write detailed reports on new law violations and supervision violations
• Testify during trial/court hearings
• Partner with various law enforcement agencies on an as needed or requested basis

Attend and complete mandatory training and meetings as scheduled

Act as the reentry center manager designee when authorized and in accordance with agency policy

*Other Duties as assigned and necessary

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or the US Department of Education; or foreign equivalent AND three (3) years of professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field which includes at least three (3) of the following:

  • Making field visits

  • Preparing written correspondence, reports, and/or documents.

  • Assessing cases and making recommendations

  • Referring people to appropriate resources

  • Presenting cases in court or hearings.

OR

• Equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education totaling seven (7) years.

*A master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for five (5) years of qualifying experience.

*An associates degree will substitute for two (2) years of qualifying experience.

AND

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 laws, maintain firearm qualifications, and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.

In addition to the above, this position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):

• Community Relationships- Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
• Observation- Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• Stress Tolerance- Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.
• Professional Standards- Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Assist in identifying training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Adaptability- Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Integrity – Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Leadership – Promotes organizational mission and goals and demonstrates how to achieve them.
• Problem solving – Rapid problem-solving ability. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately when providing and receiving constructive feedback/criticism.
• Initiative – Ability to work and accomplish goals independently; takes ownership and accountability for own performance.

Special Requirements:

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.

Complete Prison Rape Elimination Act forms prior to employment.

Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training.

Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections and emergency contact information.

Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.

Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.

Armed staff must:

Must successfully complete Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training, psychological screening, and criminal history clearance.

Must complete all agency qualifications in firearms academy and requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed, when applicable.

Maintain Qualifications per department training standards with Department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g., OC ‘pepper’ spray or electronic immobilization devices), when applicable.

Maintain CIT qualifications.

Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through job performance as protected by agency policy or state or federal law.

Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.

This position is included in a Union Shop.

Additional Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.

We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

2. People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
3. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
4. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework.

If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.

Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.

Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process.

Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PSERS: Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.

For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email grace.kilmer@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.