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Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1 In-Training) - PSI Writer - Mount Verno

State of Washington, Mount Vernon, Washington, United States, 98273

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Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1 In‑training) Community Corrections Division

Mount Vernon, WA

DOC WFSE CCO1* Monthly Salary Range 49: $4,603.00 to $6,190.00 DOC WFSE CCO2 Monthly Salary Range 57: $5,610.00 to $7,540.00 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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/doc.

Note:’ég This posting also includes an announcement for a CCO2 PSI Writer position in Everett closing on 1/19/26. If you are interested in both positions, you must apply to each separately.

DOC’s Mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

We are actively recruiting for a full‑time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Mount Vernon Field Office located at 205 W Stewart Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Although this position will manage a caseload of supervised individuals, 45% of your duties will include being a Pre‑Sentence Investigation (PSI) Writer.

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. 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

Online application.

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 aительная phone number and email for each. References are contacted after the interview process.

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Must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department‑issued firearm.

Must possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operator’s license msg-language-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 المشاريع, identify behaviors/needs, engage in a positive 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 ситуаций, 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.

Associate or technical degree from an accredited institution and two years of the qualifying experience.

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.).

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AND must 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.

Bachelor’s 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 experience totaling five years.

NOTE: Permanent CCO2 positions have an in‑training 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 in‑training plan. The in‑training 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 six‑month trial service period. Upon completion, you will gain permanent status as a CCO2. Permanent status is not gained at the CCO1 level. In‑training plans do not apply to non‑permanent recruitments.

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment (all CCO levels)

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.

Paral cheeses (?) Completing all agency requalification training and an annual criminal history clearance to remain armed.

Note for Internal DOC Employees: 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 law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successfully complete ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.

Vision Working together for safer communities.

Mission Improving public safety by positively changing lives. inviting?

Our Commitment To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

For more information about our agency, visit our Mission & Vision.

The WA State Department of Corrections (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.

Important Notes

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one position.

If this position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions up to sixty days after all listed positions have been filled.

References:

A minimum of three professional references with a valid email and phone number for each is required. Although current and recent supervisors are preferred, 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, include non‑related professionals, such as educators or other professionals. If you are entering your不断 references in the online application (preferred), complete the following fields: First and Last name; Title (include their relationship to you, for example: Field Administrator, former supervisor); Phone; Email; Address Line 1 (list the name of the reference's organization).

Salary

is based on skills and abilities that apply to the primary functions of the role and/or years of experience and is decided at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes steps A‑M. Within a permanent salary range, step M is a longevity step, it is typically gained six years after cranitions to step L.

Work with or near incarcerated or supervised individuals:

Background and criminal record history checks

will be conducted prior to employment. Information gathered may not preclude employment, but it will be considered in determining your suitability for the position.

Pre头像.ndream drug test:

A drug test may be administered as part of the pre‑employment process. Applicants who test positive for a controlled substance may be disqualified from consideration.

Verification Form I‑9:

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of Form I‑9’s list of acceptable_Abstract documents. Note: DOC does not use E‑Verify. We are not able to partake in STEM Optional Practice Training (OPT).

Foreign equivalent degrees:

If your degree was awarded outside the United States, you may be required to provide a credential evaluation report if your education is used to meet the minimum requirements. Request a report from www.wes.org and www.aice‑eval.org.

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This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

What We Offer Your work‑life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides a generous retirement plan and a comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, additional perks also may include:

Fourteen to twenty‑five paid vacation days per year, depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position.

Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.

Twelve Email holidays per year (includes one personal holiday).

One personal leave day per year (in есть

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