What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Corrections Officer 2 - REENTRY Bellingham position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Department of Corrections
Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2)
Bellingham Reentry Center | Bellingham, WA
Reentry Division
Our agency is looking to hire a fulltime CCO2 (CCO1 In-Training) position within the Reentry Division. This position is based at Bellingham Reentry Center in Bellingham, WA. The hours of work for this position are typically 08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
The Mission of the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
This position, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, contributes to the agency’s mission to improve public safety of 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. This position has arrest authority and DOC staff who are not covered under the legacy provisions for arming are required to be armed and able to carry a department-issued firearm.
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!
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. Definition of “professional references” is listed below in Supplemental Information section.
- Copy of your unofficial transcripts (if applicable).
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
Duties
Duties of a Community Corrections Officer 2 may include, but are not limited to:
Supervise adults placed in partial confinement at Reynolds 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.
- Review and update resident case plans and programming needs based on resident behavior.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure proper safety and security measures are in place if armed and having resident contact outside of the office/reentry center environment to include wearing a safety vest as outlined in policy.
- 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.
Other duties as necessary*
Qualifications
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2 QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
- One year experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.
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Associate or Technical Degree from a recognized college or educational institution.
AND
Three years of work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field.
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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.
AND
One year of work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field.
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Equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience totaling five years. Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials, ability to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
- 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 law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1, IN-TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
AND
A total of 4 years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field.
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Associate or Technical Degree from a recognized college or educational institution.
AND
A total of 2 years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field.
- 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.
- Equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience totaling four years. Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials, ability to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
- 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 law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have demonstrated ability through, coursework or work experience, in 3 or more of the following:
- 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.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- 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.
- 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.
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!
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.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email DOCReentryHRSupport@DOC1.WA.GOV or raven.richman@doc1.wa.gov.
