Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Yakima West

Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2)

We are actively recruiting to fill a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Yakima West Field Office located at 210 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901.

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!

Select the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet includes the following:

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans' preference should attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Do not include any personally identifiable information within your application packet, such as personal photos, driver's license, or social security number.

Incomplete application packages or statements such as'see resume' in lieu of the requested information may disqualify you from the process.

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.

CCD offers guidance, support, and program opportunities for individuals returning to the community. For more information about CCD's priorities and 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.

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…