Community Corrections Officer 3 Reentry Seattle
Community Corrections Officer 3 Reentry Seattle
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- Department of CorrectionsCommunity Corrections Officer 3 (Nonpermanent)Reynolds Reentry Center Seattle WAReentry DivisionThis recruitment may be used to fill future permanent vacancies.Our agency is looking to hire afulltime nonpermanent Community Corrections Officer 3 within the Reentry Division. This position is based at Reynolds Reentry Center in Seattle WA. The working schedule is Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*Employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County will receive a 5 premium pay calculated from their base salary.*Our agency offers a free ORCA card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King Pierce and Snohomish counties.
The Community Corrections Officer 3 working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders contributes to the agencys mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives by supporting the effective supervision and accountability of reentry center residents under agency jurisdiction.
Supervision efforts will focus on residents accountability and intervention therein upholding the Reentry purpose statement of providing individuals with focused opportunities for success to successfully transition into the community thereby supporting a safe and successful reentry into the community. This position has arrest authority and staff who are not covered under the legacy provisions for arming are required to be armed and able to carry a departmentissued firearm.
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!
A complete application packet will include all of the following attachments:- Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
- Detailed chronological resume.
- Three professional referenceswith valid phone number(s) and an email address for each. Definition of professional references is listed below in Supplemental Information section.
- Copy of your unofficial transcripts. (if applicable)
For information about the Reentry Division please visit ourwebpage.
Our mission at the Department of Corrections is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. With more than 8000 employees we recognize that staff are our greatest asset and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition! Whether the work is inside a prison out in the field or an administrative office DOC staff experience a high degree of personal reward knowing their efforts are creating an environment in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to safer communities.
DOC OFFERS:- Flexible schedules
- Comprehensive compensation packages
- Training and development opportunities
- The fulfillment of public service
Duties
Supervise adults placed in partial confinement at a Reentry Center in accordance with Washington State Law and agency policy and within prescribed timeframes
- Review all available information for each arriving resident; determine the residents documentation and initial programming needs.
- Conduct PREA screening within 72 hours of arrival; document in OMNI and in tracking sheet.
- Complete intake with residents to orient them to reentry center rules and processes.
- Administer assessments such as risk needs and substance abuse.
- Make sound decisions concerning residents financial obligations loss of liberty sanctions (negotiated stipulated etc. resident living arrangements and treatment and education referrals.
- Navigate within and maintain multiple electronic and hardcopy resident files
- Review and update resident plans and programming needs
- Conduct searches of residents resident residences and /or motor vehicles and other collateral locations
- Complete resident collateral contacts (e.g. field visits) as required by agency policy
Engage with residents to work towards positive change
- Use communication strategies such as Motivational Interviewing to enhance the residents intrinsic motivation to change
- Use Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with residents and to manage behavior (such as effective interpersonal relationships effective reinforcement effective disapproval effective use of authority cognitive restructuring modeling structural learning/skill building and problem solving techniques) and complete Behavior Observation Entries
- Make referrals to resident change interventions based on risk need assessment and review progress reports regarding resident participation to support the resident
- Counsel and inform residents regarding community resources
Enforce supervision/placement conditions and the law
- Staff not covered under legacy provisions are required to be armed and able to carry a departmentissued firearm
- Present accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and /or hearings
- Transport resident to an incarceration facility or other designated area
- Identify collect document process and maintain evidence and information ensuring proper chain of custody and storage
- Collect test evaluate document and maintain resident urine samples
- Conduct evaluate and document breathalyzer tests
- Issue and serve warrants
- Arrest resident in the reentry center at their homes employment sites or other collateral locations in a safe manner for supervision violations and new law violations
- Investigate and respond to infractions/violations
- Investigate and respond to new law violations that occur in the presence of the CCO and take followup actions
- While armed exercise sound judgment and follow Department policies procedures and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance security handling and discharge of Department issued firearms
- Write detailed reports on new law violations and supervision violations
- Testify during trial/court hearings
- Partner with various law enforcement agencies on an as needed or requested basis
Attend and complete mandatory training and meetings as scheduled
Act as the reentry center manager designee when authorized and in accordance with agency policy
Other Duties as assigned and necessary
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Two 2 years experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections.
OR
A 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 ANDthree 3 years of professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social service or law enforcement or closely related field which includes at least three 3 of the following:
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.
OR
Equivalent combination of qualifying experience and education totaling seven 7 years.
*A masters degree in sociology social work psychology criminology or closely related field will substitute for five 5 years of qualifying experience.
*An associates degree will substitute for two 2 years of qualifying experience.
AND
Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be: willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws maintain firearm qualifications and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.
In addition to the above this position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education experience or a combination thereof):
- Community Relationships Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
- Observation Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
- Stress Tolerance Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include but not limited to volatile threatening or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.
- Professional Standards Knows and applies relevant law policy procedure and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Assist in identifying training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
- Adaptability Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law policy and procedure.
Supplemental Information
- Vision: Working together for safer communities.Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.IMPORTANT NOTES:
Our Commitment:To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
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 honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.- Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
As an employee of the Department of Corrections your worklife integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision these perks also may include:- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation
- This position is eligible for the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS).
- PSERS:Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position they will retire under two different systems/plans. For more information please contact the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) at.
- Visit our benefits page to see more!
DOC does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit .
For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process please email or .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
