Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) Spokane SAU

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 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.

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 operators license valid in the state of Washington.
• Must have the willingness and ability to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials; and remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
• Must have the demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or experience in three or more of the following:
  • 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.

• ANDmust have one of the following combinations of qualifying education and/or professional work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social services law enforcement or closely related field:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent AND at least four years of the qualifying experience listed above.
  • Associate or technical degree from an accredited institution AND two years of the qualifying experience listed above.
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
  • Or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experiencetotaling four years.

• Must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued 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 anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials; and remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.
• Must have the demonstrated ability through college-level coursework or professional work experience in three or more 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.
  • 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 community-based 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 community-based external stakeholder organizations.
  • Work independently and in close collaboration with system- and community-based stakeholders.

• ANDmust have one of the following combinations of qualifying education and/or professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social services law enforcement or closely related field:
  • One year experience as a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) within the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).
  • Associate or technical degree from a recognized college or educational institution AND three years of the professional work experience listed above.
  • Bachelors degree from a recognized college or institution AND one year of the professional work experience listed above.
  • Or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or professional work experiencetotaling five years.

• 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 in-service 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 department-issued 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.