Community Corrections Officer 3 (CCO3)
The Department of Corrections is looking to hire two full-time Community Corrections Officer 3's within the Reentry Division. These positions are based at Tacoma Reentry Center in Tacoma, WA. The working schedule for both positions is Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.
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.
A complete application packet will include all of the following attachments :
- Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
- Detailed chronological resume.
- Three professional references with valid phone number(s) and an email address for each.
- Unofficial transcripts, if applicable.
DOC OFFERS :
Flexible schedulesComprehensive compensation packagesTraining and development opportunitiesThe fulfillment of public serviceOur agency offers a free ORCA card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.Duties of a Community Corrections Officer 3 include :
Supervise adults placed in partial confinement at a Reentry Center in accordance with Washington State Law and agency policy and within prescribed timeframesReview 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.Administer assessments such as risk, needs, and substance abuse.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 filesReview and update resident plans and programming needsConduct searches of residents, resident residences, and / or motor vehicles and other collateral locationsComplete resident collateral contacts (e.g., field visits) as required by agency policyUse communication strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing to enhance the resident's intrinsic motivation to changeUse 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 EntriesMake referrals to resident change interventions based on risk need assessment and review progress reports regarding resident participation to support the residentCounsel and inform residents regarding community resourcesStaff not covered under legacy provisions, are required to be armed and able to carry a department-issued firearmPresent accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and / or hearingsTransport resident to an incarceration facility or other designated areaIdentify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, ensuring proper chain of custody and storageCollect, test, evaluate, document, and maintain resident urine samplesConduct, evaluate, and document breathalyzer testsIssue and serve warrantsArrest resident in the reentry center, at their homes, employment sites, or other collateral locations in a safe manner for supervision violations and new law violationsInvestigate and respond to infractions / violationsInvestigate and respond to new law violations that occur in the presence of the CCO and take follow-up actionsWhile armed, exercise sound judgment and follow Department policies, procedures and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of Department issued firearmsWrite detailed reports on new law violations and supervision violationsTestify during trial / court hearingsPartner with various law enforcement agencies on an as needed or requested basisAttend and complete mandatory training and meetings as scheduledAct as the reentry center manager designee when authorized and in accordance with agency policyOther Duties as assigned and necessaryRequired Qualifications :
Two (2) years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.ORA 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 visitsPreparing written correspondence, reports, and / or documents.Assessing cases and making recommendationsReferring people to appropriate resourcesPresenting cases in court or hearings.OREquivalent 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.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.