Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) - SE Seattle

Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) - SE Seattle

• 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.
• Engage with S/Is to work towards positive change by using communication strategies.
• 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.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law.
• 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.

• 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 remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
• Must have the demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or professional work experience in three or more of the following: Written Communication skills, Critical Thinking, Analytical Reasoning, Conflict Resolution, Situational Awareness, Problem Solving, Work independently, Flexibility.

• Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

The State of Washington Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer.