Community Service Supervisor

Salary: $60,350.04 - $80,978.52 Annually
Location : 525 W. Cota St., Shelton, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-13
Department: Municipal Court
Opening Date: 05/21/2026


Description


The person in this position is responsible for the continuing development and operation of the Court's Community Service Program, and for the supervision of the defendant work crews. At mutually agreed-upon times that do not interfere with Community Service functions, the person in this position may be responsible for fingerprinting defendants in court and completing fingerprint documentation. This position also performs EHM (Electronic Home Monitoring) device hookups/removals and reports in coordination with WASPC guidelines. This is a civilian, non-represented, permanent full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and develop community service work sites and projects. Assists the City's Public Works Department, Shelton Police Department, Code Enforcement, and citizen/business requests as needed.
• Develops and maintains the defendant files and work schedules.
• Perform community service interviews and complete paperwork when the court refers defendants. Determines who is eligible or ineligible for the program and refers the ineligible defendants back to the court within established guidelines.
• Directly supervises specific work crews and projects to maintain safety and quality of work.
• Establishes office procedures relating to community service and maintains accurate records of the participant's work hours, failure to appear for work, compliance/non-compliance.
• Ability to operate and maintain gas-powered tools and drive a 9-passenger van.
• Prepares and files noncompliance reports for the court in a timely manner and testifies in community service-related hearings in court when needed.
• Works pre-approved overtime as required to complete specific projects.
• Fingerprints defendants in court and completes FP documentation as needed.
• Order EHM equipment from WASPC and perform hookup/removal of equipment in accordance with the court order and WASPC guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : High School graduate or have GED, law enforcement training, or a military background with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the supervision of work crews, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.

• Language Skills : Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, judges, and the general public; ability to work with others in a team environment; ability to deal satisfactorily with customers and/or clients; and to motivate others.
• Mathematical Skills : Ability to complete accurate mathematical calculations as required for the position.
• Reasoning Ability : Ability to work within established guidelines with little direct supervision, while at the same time possessing the ability to accept direction from supervisors; ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in varied and often complex situations; ability to follow work rules and procedures; ability to lead and manage others effectively; and ability to maintain heavy workloads and handle stressful situations. Ability to work with diverse populations and effectively manage language barriers.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Have or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Motor Vehicle License and First-Aid/CPR card.
• Other Skills and Abilities : Ability to use a personal computer with Microsoft Office Products, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, learn fingerprinting techniques, and current knowledge or ability to learn state court computer programs.

Work Environment


The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most work is typically performed outdoors, regardless of the weather, and exposes the employee to machinery and moving parts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : An employee must meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and stoop. The employee must occasionally exert or lift more than 40 pounds. Successful performance requires specific visual abilities, including close vision.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. The City of Shelton offers an excellent benefits package.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type, bargaining unit, or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time).

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are several medical plans with no or very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. An Employee Assistance Program is available to promote the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
City of Shelton Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.


Employees also have the ability to participate in a deferred compensation program with a 6.2% match. This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
City of Shelton employees are only covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal floating holidays per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the number of hours in pay status.


Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in City Policy 200-1501 per this schedule:

Years of Service Vacation Hours Accrued Per Month:
0 thru 5 years - 10 hours
Beginning 6 thru 10 years - 14 hours
Beginning 11 thru 15 years - 18 hours
Beginning 16 + years - 22 hours

Part-time employees accrue pro-rated vacation leave hours based on their scheduled hours worked.


Military Leave
The City of Shelton supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Employees experiencing the loss of an immediate family member shall be granted up to (5) consecutive days of bereavement leave. For specific details and eligibility, please refer to the City of Shelton Bereavement Leave Policy or your Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay