Community Corrections Officer 2 Or CCO1 In-Training - Richland

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 timeframes.

• Conduct investigations searches issue warrants and make arrests.
• Complete intake.
• Administer assessments (risk needs substance abuse).
• Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.

• Motivational Interviewing to enhance the S/Is intrinsic motivation to change.
• Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with S/Is and to manage behavior.

• 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 departmentissued 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.

NOTE:Permanent CCO2 positions have an intraining plan attached. Depending on your qualifications permanent placements may be filled directly at the CCO2 level or at the CCO1 level with a one year intraining plan. The intraining appointment is designated as and runs concurrently with a probation or trial service period. Upon successful completion of the CCO1 training requirements you will advance to the CCO2 level and will continue with a sixmonth trial service period. Upon completion you will gain permanent status as a CCO2. Permanent status is not gained at the CCO1 level.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOTH LEVELS LISTED BELOW

• Must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a departmentissued firearm.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operators license valid in the State of Washington.
• Must have the willingness and ability to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors; review graphic materials; and to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Total of four years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social services law enforcement or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Associate or technical degree from a recognized college or educational institution.
• Total of two years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social services law enforcement or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Bachelors degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experiencetotaling four years.
• And the additional requirements listed above and below.

• Written Communication skills: Clear factual concise grammatically correct work.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluate and interpret assess the situation evaluate risk separate fact and opinion make informed conclusions formulate courses of action implement sound decisions.
• Analytical Reasoning: Interpret data weigh the risks break down larger issues identify solutions make decisions or recommendations.
• Conflict Resolution: Observe and strategize personal interactions based on environmental conditions and human behavior identify behaviors/needs engage in a positive and constructive manner acknowledge opposing opinions/thoughts recognize issues seek collaboration communicate feedback identify resources promote a positive outcome.
• Situational Awareness: Remain calm and rational during difficult situations proactively assess volatile threatening or other crisis/emergency situations recall facts document details.
• Problem Solving: Identify problems identify causes seek input assess outcomes implement solutions. Organizational Skill prioritize plan minimize distraction assess progress manage timeframes detail orientation time management.
• Work independently: Learn duties understand job expectations comply with policy/procedure meet productivity standards/timelines identify training need/opportunities engage team members/mentors seek guidance/help when needed.
• Flexibility: Incorporate new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accept change and support the Agency through changes in law policy and procedure.

• One year experience as a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) within the Washington State Department of Corrections.

• Associate or technical degree from a recognized college or educational institution.
• Three years of work experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social services law enforcement or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Bachelors degree or higher from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent.
• One year of work experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social services law enforcement or closely related field.
• And the additional requirements listed below.

• Equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experiencetotaling five years.
• And the additional requirements listed above and below.

• Making field visits.
• Preparing written correspondence reports and/or documents.
• Assessing cases and making recommendations.
• Referring people to appropriate resources.
• Presenting cases in court or hearings.
• Completing assessments of risk factors.
• Designing monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans.
• Determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency substance abuse family counseling job training assistance etc..
• Maintaining official records and tracking supervised individuals/residents progress and compliance.
• Assisting supervised individuals/residents who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food clothing or monetary assistance and shelter.
• Making sound case management decisions under stressful conditions and to understand and interpret detailed legal documents accurately.
• Using computer and software to enter retrieve and store data.
• Managing caseloads with conflicting priorities.
• Identifying communitybased resources for treatment and programming to help supervised individuals/residents meet their needs.
• Communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with program participants staff at all levels within the agency and with a broad range of system and communitybased external stakeholder organizations.
• Work independently and in close collaboration with system and communitybased stakeholders.

• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Successfully complete within mandated timeframes employee orientation and all other mandatory annual inservice and other required training.
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Successfully complete the Firearms Academy and Control/Impedance Tactics (CIT) training within prescribed timeframes. This requirement includes:
  • Maintaining eligibility to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws.
  • Maintaining qualifications per department training standards with departmentissued firearms and with Intermediate Force options (e.g. OC pepper spray or electronic immobilization devices).
  • Maintaining CIT qualifications.
  • Completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.