Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - Everett

Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1 In-training)

Community Corrections Division Everett, WA Salary depends on qualifications. Minimum starting salary for a CCO1 placement begins at Step G ($5,338.00/monthly). If you are viewing this posting from an external job site (such as Indeed), copy/paste the following link to search and apply to this and other WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) positions: Our agency offers a free ORCA (transportation) card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties. 5/19/2026: We are reopening this recruitment and extending the deadline to apply in order to widen the pool of qualified candidates. If you've already applied to this recruitment, you do not need to again. DOC's Mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. We are actively recruiting for three full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) vacancies within the Community Corrections Division. Although these positions report to different hiring managers (and units), they all work at the Everett Field Office located at 8625 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98208. The CCO2 has an in-training plan attached. Depending on your qualifications, you may be appointed at the CCO1 level or directly at the CCO2 level. 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: 0800-1700 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!

HOW TO APPLY Select the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting. A complete application packet includes the following: Online application. You must complete the online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement. Cover letter. Regarding your interest in this position. Resume. Detailed and chronological. Three professional-level references. Current and recent supervisors are preferred with a valid phone number and email for each. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for the requirements and definition of. References are contacted after the interview process. Unofficial transcripts (if applicable). If your qualifying experience is less than four years or if you are not sure if your experience qualifies, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts from an accredited higher education institution. Credential evaluation report (if applicable). If your degree was awarded outside the United States and if your qualifying experience is less than four years, you must also attach a credential evaluation report. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for more information. 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.

Duties

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.

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.

Qualifications

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 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.

AND must 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.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience totaling four years.

Qualifying higher education must be from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent. COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2 (CCO2) 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 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