Community Corrections Officer ; Or CCOIn-Training - Mount Vernon

Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2)

Location:

Mount Vernon, WA

Salary: CCO1 – $4,603.00 to $6,190.00/month; CCO2 – $5,610.00 to $7,540.00/month (salary depends on qualifications). Minimum starting salary for a CCO1 placement begins at Step G ($5,338.00/monthly).

Improve public safety by positively changing lives.

• Supervise criminal individuals (S/Is) under community supervision.
• Conduct investigations, searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
• Complete intake and administer risk, needs, and substance abuse assessments.
• Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
• Engage S/Is using communication strategies, motivational interviewing, and principles of effective interventions.
• Enforce supervision conditions and the law, present documentation and testimony, and recommend sanctions.
• Collect, process, and maintain evidence and information with proper chain of custody.
• Maintain firearms safety and operation per department policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Carry and properly utilize a department‑issued firearm.
• Hold an unrestricted Washington vehicle operator’s license.
• Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds; review graphic materials; remain objective.
• Demonstrated ability through college coursework or experience in at least three of the following skills:
  • Written communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Situational awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational skill
  • Independent work
  • Flexibility
• Education and experience combinations:
  • High school diploma or GED with at least four years of relevant experience.
  • Associate or technical degree with two years of relevant experience.
  • Any bachelor’s degree satisfies the requirement.
  • Or an equivalent combination totaling four years of experience.

• Carry and properly utilize a department‑issued firearm.
• Hold an unrestricted Washington vehicle operator’s license.
• Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds; review graphic materials; remain objective.
• Demonstrated ability through college coursework or professional experience in at least three of the following:
  • Field visits
  • Written correspondence and reports
  • Case assessment and recommendation
  • Resource referral and presentation in court or hearings
  • Risk factor assessments
  • Treatment plan design and monitoring
  • Case management decisions under stress
  • Computer and data entry skills
  • Managing conflicting caseload priorities
  • Community resource identification
  • Clear verbal and written communication
• Education and experience combinations:
  • One year of experience as a CCO within DOC.
  • Associate or technical degree with three years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
  • Or an equivalent combination totaling five years of experience.

• Complete a felony disclosure form and undergo criminal background check.
• Pass a psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
• Undergo drug testing per agency policy.
• Complete mandatory employee orientation, annual, in‑service, and other required training.
• Familiarize with and comply with all department policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Complete Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics training within prescribed time frames, including maintaining weapon qualifications and CIT certifications.