Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - PSI Writer - Bellingham

Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1 In-training)

Community Corrections Division

Bellingham, WA

[DOC WFSE CCO1
* Monthly Salary Range 49: $4,880.00 to $6,563.00]

[DOC WFSE CCO2 Monthly Salary Range 57: $5,948.00 to $7,994.00]

Salary depends on qualifications.

* Minimum starting salary for a CCO1 placement begins at Step G ($5,659.00/monthly).

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DOC’s Mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

We are actively recruiting for a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) - Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) Writer vacancy within the Community Corrections Division.
This position works for the Bellingham Field Office located at 1400 North Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.

As the PSI Writer
, you will be required to conduct pre-sentence investigations and interviews, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and prepare professionally written reports.

The CCO2 has an in-training plan attached. Depending on your qualifications, you may be appointed at the CCO1 level or directly at the CCO2 level. As a CCO2 (or CCO1 In-training), you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the agency’s mission to improve public safety by supporting the effective supervision and accountability of supervised individuals (S/Is) under agency jurisdiction.

Supervision efforts will focus on S/I accountability and intervention to enhance and support a safe reentry into the community. Shift hours:  Monday-Friday.

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!

What is a Community Corrections Officer (CCO)?

In other states, a CCO equivalent position may be described as a Probation and Parole Officer
. For more information about CCOs and other positions within our agency, including the hiring process and training involved, visit:
Jobs & Employment | Washington State Department of Corrections.

What is the Community Corrections Division (CCD)?

CCD offers guidance, support, and program opportunities for individuals returning to the community. For more information about CCD's priorities & goals, strategies, objectives, and performance measures, review the  Strategic Plan E Book.

• Independently conduct detailed pre-sentence investigations (PSIs).

• Produce PSI, risk assessment, and Mental Health Sentence Alternative reports to assist the Court in sentencing decisions.
• Collaborate with other CCOs and stakeholders around the state.
• Conduct in-depth interviews.
• Present in Court and/or testify as requested.

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 time frames.

• 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.

Other duties as assigned.

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1 (CCO1) MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 experience in three or more of the following:
  • Written Communication skills:
    Clear, factual, concise, grammatically correct work.
  • Critical Thinking:
    Evaluate and…