Community Corrections Officer Spanish Bilingual Seattle, WA

Would you like to have a career that makes a difference in your community?

The Washington State Department of Corrections has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, bilingual (Spanish & English) individual to join our Community Corrections Division as a Community Corrections Officer 2 in the Seattle Intake Unit in downtown Seattle, Washington. Note: This position may also be filled at the Community Corrections Officer 1 (in-training) capacity.

The Community Corrections Division (formerly known as probation and
parole) supervises an active caseload of offenders in communities and work release facilities across Washington State. The Division's 1,430 employees promote reintegration and public safety by providing guidance, support and program opportunities for all offenders returning to the community, holding offenders accountable to their imposed conditions as they resume life within the community, and collaborating and supporting community resources and parties with a vested interest in successful offender transition into the community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the initial risk/needs assessment,
classification, and supervision of offenders in the community, establishing the basis for the offenders' initial supervision plans.

The Department of Corrections offers a very competitive and comprehensive
benefits package including:
* Outstanding Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
* Paid Vacation, Sick, Military and Civil Leave
* 11 Paid Holidays including a Personal Holiday
* Unlimited Promotional Opportunities
* Flexible Work Hours
* Health Care Flexible Spending Account
* Dependent Care Assistance Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Deferred Compensation Program
* State Retirement Plans
* Employee Assistance Program
* The ability to make a difference to the people of Washington State

Requirements:
Spanish and English language fluency (Must pass the Department Spanish Interpreters/Translators Test)
Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license
One year of case management experience – (not required at the level 1 [in-training] capacity)

For a full description of this position, the requirements, and application process, please follow the steps below:
1. Register at www.careers.wa.gov.
2. After completing the registration select Apply Directly, located in the lower left corner.
3. Enter the following reference code: *16794*, ensure that there is an * at the end of the reference code.
4. Select the Job Posting Title in Blue, view the information given, if you are interested in applying select APPLY, located in the upper left corner.
5. Select the small white folder icon located on the far right of the page. This will list all of the tabs relevant for the application process. Most positions will have 10–15 tabs. Please ensure that you completed all tabs relevant to this position prior to submitting your application.
6. Be sure to SAVE at the bottom of each page.
7. Once you have completed all tabs and completed the requested information select, SUBMIT.
At the Department of Corrections, we place high value in our employees and are always looking to add more great individuals to our staff. If you have the skills, the dedication and the aspiration to make a difference, then we encourage you to apply!

For more information about the Department of Corrections, please visit www.doc.wa.gov.