• Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
• Detailed chronological resume. Your resume will not substitute for the 'Work Experience' section of the online application.
• And include at least three professional-level references with valid phone number and email for each. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for the requirements and definition of professional references.
• NOTE:
  • If using a degree or credits from an accredited institution to meet the requirements, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
  • If your degree from your highest level of education was awarded outside the United States, you must also attach a credential evaluation report. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for more information.
  • Applicants wishing to claim Veterans’ preference should attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Duties

Supervise criminal S/Is (supervised individuals) ordered to supervision in the community in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact Rules/Regulations, and agency policy and within prescribed timeframes.

• Conduct investigations, searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
• Complete intake.
• Administer assessments (risk, needs, substance abuse).
• Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.

• Motivational Interviewing to enhance the S/I’s intrinsic motivation to change.
• Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with S/Is and to manage behavior.

• Present accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and/or hearings.
• Identify, collect, document, process, and maintain evidence and information, ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
• Exercise sound judgment and follow Department policies, procedures, and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance, security, handling, and discharge of department-issued firearms.
• Ensure proper safety and security measures are in place while armed and having S/I contact outside of the office environment to include wearing a safety vest as outlined in policy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOTH LEVELS LISTED BELOW

• Must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Washington.
• Must have the willingness and ability to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials; and to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Total of four years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Associate or technical degree from a recognized college or educational institution.
• Total of two years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• 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 the additional requirements listed below.

• Equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience totaling four years.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Written Communication skills: Clear, factual, concise, grammatically correct work.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluate and interpret, assess the situation, evaluate risk, separate fact and opinion, make informed conclusions, formulate courses of action, implement sound decisions.
• Analytical Reasoning: Interpret data, weigh the risks, break down larger issues identify solutions, make decisions or recommendations.
• Conflict Resolution: Observe and strategize personal interactions based on environmental conditions and human behavior, identify behaviors/needs, engage in a positive and constructive manner, acknowledge opposing opinions/thoughts, recognize issues, seek collaboration, communicate feedback, identify resources, promote a positive outcome.
• Situational Awareness: Remain calm and rational during difficult situations, proactively assess volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations, recall facts, document details.
• Problem Solving: Identify problems, identify causes, seek input, assess outcomes, implement solutions. Organizational Skill – prioritize, plan, minimize distraction, assess progress, manage timeframes, detail orientation, time management.
• Work independently: Learn duties, understand job expectations, comply with policy/procedure, meet productivity standards/timelines, identify training need/opportunities, engage team members/mentors, seek guidance/help when needed.
• Flexibility: Incorporate new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accept change and support the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.

• One year experience as a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) within the Washington State Department of Corrections.

• Associate or technical degree from a recognized college or educational institution.
• Three years of work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Bachelor's degree or higher 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.
• One year of work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social services, law enforcement, or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience totaling five years.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• 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.
• Completing assessments of risk factors.
• Designing, monitoring, and/or facilitating treatment plans.
• Determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.).
• Maintaining official records and tracking supervised individuals/residents' progress and compliance.
• Assisting supervised individuals/residents who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter.
• Making sound case management decisions under stressful conditions and to understand and interpret detailed legal documents accurately.
• Using computer and software to enter, retrieve, and store data.
• Managing caseloads with conflicting priorities.
• Identifying community-based resources for treatment and programming to help supervised individuals/residents meet their needs.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with program participants, staff at all levels within the agency, and with a broad range of system- and community-based external stakeholder organizations.
• Work independently and in close collaboration with system- and community-based stakeholders.

• 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.
• Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes. This requirement includes:
  • Maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws.
  • Maintaining qualifications per department training standards with department-issued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g., OC ‘pepper’ spray or electronic immobilization devices).
  • Maintaining CIT qualifications.
  • Completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.

Supplemental 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.
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.
Visit Mission & Vision | Washington State Department of Corrections for more information about our agency.
IMPORTANT NOTES

• The hiring process and required training for each position within DOC can vary. Click here for more information.
• References: 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 adequate professional references, include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Within your online application (or attachment), you must include a minimum of three professional references with a valid email and phone number for each. Current/recent supervisors are preferred. Make sure you complete the following fields for each reference:
  • First and Last name
  • Title (include their relationship to you, for example: Field Administrator, former supervisor)
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Address Line 1 (list the name of the organization where you worked with the reference)
• 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 or www.aice-eval.org.
• 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.
• You may work directly with or near individuals who have committed a crime in a potentially hazardous setting. Consider this when deciding to apply.
• Pre-employment Drug Test – 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; applicants who test positive for any controlled substances may 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.
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• Represented Position – This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other (permanent or non-permanent) positions within 60 days after the listed position(s) has been filled.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year, in accordance with the CBA
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation
• Visit our benefits page to see more!