Community Corrections Officer ; Or CCO; Olympia

Position: Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1) - Olympia
Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1) – Community Corrections Division

Olympia, 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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Interviews expected to take place on or around 11/18/2026.

Note:

We have extended this posting to close on Sunday, 11/15/2026 (instead of Wednesday, 11/11).

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

We are actively recruiting to fill a full-time, non-permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) position within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Olympia Field Office 364 located at 6135 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516. This non-permanent (temporary) position is expected to last about six months and will not exceed twelve months.

Shift hours are , Monday-Friday.

As a CCO2 (or CCO1), 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.

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.

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.

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.

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