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

State of Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay for King County duty

ORCA transportation card for employees

Job summary

State of Washington is recruiting a Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) for the Kent Field Office. The role focuses on supervising individuals under agency jurisdiction to promote safe reentry into the community, with standard 0800-1700 Monday-Friday hours.

Candidates may be appointed at the CCO2 level or at CCO1 in-training, depending on qualifications. The job emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and rigorous adherence to policies, procedures, and safety

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.
• Three or more of the following: Written Communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise criminal S/Is (supervised individuals) ordered to supervision in the community per state law and agency policy.
• Conduct investigations, searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
• Complete intake and administer assessments (risk, needs, substance abuse).
• Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.
• Engage with S/Is to motivate change using motivational interviewing and evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Firearm handling

Job description

Community Corrections Officer 2 (or CCO1 In-training) – Community Corrections Division

Kent, WA

[DOC WFSE CCO1* Monthly Salary Range 49: $4,880.00 to $6,563.00]

[DOC WFSE CCO2 Monthly Salary Range 57: $5,948.00 to $7,994.00]

Salary depends on qualifications.

Minimum starting salary for a CCO1 placement begins at Step G ($5,659.00/monthly).

• 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 (transportation) card to all employees whose permanent duty station is assigned in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties.
• 9/1/2026: We are reopening this recruitment to widen the pool of qualified candidates. If you have already applied to this recruitment, you do not need to again.
• Interviews for this recruitment may take place on or around 9/21/2026.

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

We are actively recruiting to fill a full-time, permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) vacancy within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Kent Field Office located at 1404 Central Ave S, Kent, WA 98032.

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!

What is a Community Corrections Officer (CCO)?

In other states, a CCO equivalent position may be described as a Probation and Parole Officer. For more information about CCOs and other positions within our agency, including the hiring process and training involved, visit Jobs & Employment | Washington State Department of Corrections.

What is the Community Corrections Division (CCD)?

CCD offers guidance, support, and program opportunities for individuals returning to the community. For more information about CCD's priorities & goals, strategies, objectives, and performance measures, review the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan E Book. 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.

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