Community Corrections Officer ; Or CCOIn-Training - Kent

Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1 In‑training)

Location:

Kent, WA – 1404 Central Ave S, Kent, WA 98032.

• Supervise and oversee criminal individuals (S/Is) under community supervision per Washington State law and agency policy.
• Conduct investigations, searches, issue warrants, and make arrests when necessary.
• Complete intake, administer risk, needs, and substance‑abuse assessments.
• Maintain electronic and hard‑copy files and reports related to each supervised individual.
• Engage S/Is using motivational interviewing and other effective communication strategies to promote positive change.
• Enforce supervision conditions and legal requirements, presenting accurate documentation and sanction recommendations.
• Identify, collect, document, and preserve evidence ensuring proper chain of custody.
• Exercise sound judgment regarding firearm use, storage, and discharges in accordance with Department policies and applicable laws.
• Work independently and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including courts, community agencies, and other law‑enforcement agencies.

• Ability to carry and properly use a department‑issued firearm.
• Unrestricted, valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Willingness to work with individuals having criminal backgrounds and to review graphic materials.
• Demonstrated college‑level coursework or professional experience in at least three of the following areas:
  • Written communication (clear, concise, grammatically correct).
  • Critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
  • Conflict resolution and situational awareness.
  • Problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Independent work and teamwork.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing policies.
• Qualified education and experience combinations:
  • High school diploma or GED + 4 years of qualifying experience.
  • Associate or technical degree + 2 years of qualifying experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) – 0 years of experience required.
  • Alternative combinations totaling the required years.
• Completion of required pre‑employment requirements (felony disclosure, psychological screening, drug testing, orientation, firearms, and CIT training).

The Washington State Department of Corrections (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, veteran status, genetic information, or disability, including service of a trained guide dog or service animal.