Corrections Program Supervisor - CCAP/PALS

Corrections Program Supervisor - CCAP/PALS

Salary

$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually

Location

Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026JE27893

Department

DAJD-Adult/Juvenile Detention

Division

Community Corrections

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

S1 : PSEU-DAJD MGMT

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is seeking a Corrections Program Supervisor to serve as a key member of the Community Corrections Division supervisory team.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe, vibrant, and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD operates the largest county adult detention system in the State of Washington, housing an average daily population of approximately 1500 individuals.

DEPARTMENT MISSION: DAJD provides in-custody and community-based services that are data informed, advanced safety, lead system change, and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve.

ABOUT THE DIVISON: The Community Corrections Division (CCD) uses evidence-based practices to promote more productive behaviors and lifestyles. CCD has four programs - Community Center Alternative Programs (CCAP) & Pretrial Assessment and Linkage Services (PALS), Electronic Home Detention (EHD), Intake Services Unit (ISU), and Resident Programs. The CCAP/PALS section connects clients to community-based services that enhance their chances for success in efforts to reduce recidivism and address each individuals mental health, substance abuse, and criminogenic needs.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Individuals in this classification may be assigned to work in any of the following three facilities: King County Correctional Facility - Downtown Seattle, Maleng Regional Justice Center - Kent, or the Yesler Building - Downtown Seattle. As a Corrections Program Supervisor you must be able to relate well with all kinds of people, build constructive and effective relationships and have strong interpersonal skills. You must be comfortable delegating both routine and important tasks and decisions to direct reports and treat co-workers and subordinates equitably. The ideal Corrections Program Supervisor will have a strong knowledge base in the area in which the supervisor is assigned (Intake Services, Electronic Home Detention, Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP/PALS), and/or Resident Programs). Additionally, they must be able to organize people and activities effectively and be comfortable leading and making tough decisions.

Specific areas of the facilities include:

(1) Intake Services Unit (Seattle and Kent);

(2) Electronic Home Detention (Seattle);

(3) Community Center for Alternative Programs (Seattle) & Pretrial Assessment and Linkage Services (Kent)

(4) Resident Programs (Seattle and Kent).

Assignments are based on staffing needs of the department and subject to collective bargaining bid processes. Responsibilities will include supervising section staff, overseeing daily functions, and identifying and resolving issues or problems as they arise. Will be responsible for maintaining current working knowledge of procedures related to assigned section. May serve as backup as needed to other sections. This position will fill the immediate vacancy in the CCAP/PALS unit.

This recruitment will create an eligibility list which may be used to fill future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary or Special Duty Assignment Corrections Program Supervisor vacancies over the next 6-months or until the eligibility list is exhausted.

Job Duties

The current opening will supervise the Community Center Alternative Programs (CCAP) & Pretrial Assessment and Linkage Services (PALS). Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

STAFFING/SUPERVISION

• Successfully supervise section staff, oversee daily operations, and identify and resolve issues or problems as they arise;
• Assess workload to determine priorities based upon staffing levels and work volume;
• Monitor staff performance and quality of work; counsel employees who are either not meeting performance levels or are having difficulty meeting position requirements or experiencing problems with co-workers; hold staff accountable;
• Develop and implement employee schedules, resolve scheduling conflicts as needed, and coordinate the bidding process for shift assignments as needed;
• Determine training needs, curricula, and course materials; schedule and facilitate staff training. Provide ongoing training and coaching to line staff;
• Work with staff to manage courts, community, and resident/client concerns;
• Manage and ensure diversity, equity, and social justice are incorporated at all levels of the division.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Develop and write section policies and procedures; provide input and participate in the development of program and department policies and procedures;
• Ensure section/unit compliance with related program policies/procedures and operations/court mandates/requirements;
• Identify, document, address, and resolve operational problems/issues;
• Act as liaison between the section/program and other entities including other DAJD divisions/sections, courts, corrections/law enforcement staff, the public, and third-party vendors;
• Oversee the final implementation of the Risk Need Responsivity Tool.

RESEARCH/ANALYSIS AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Maintain statistical data, conduct studies, and perform research/analysis;
• Maintain current working knowledge of the criminal justice system and a wide variety of electronic/computerized databases to access court and criminal history information;
• Maintain current working knowledge of jail population and resident/client management, resident/client classification and housing assignments, caseload management, court documents, and program processing.
• Ability to apply the Risk Need principle when recommending a course of action to judges for resident/client programming needs.

Backfill for other supervisors within respective unit/division and may serve as backup to line staff as needed. Participate and provide input into the hiring/selection process. Perform other duties as assigned within the area and scope of responsibility.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATINS:

One of the following three (3) qualifications:

• Three years (36 months) as a regular full-time DAJD employee in one of the following areas of responsibility: Casework/case management, resident/detainee or client assessment, screening, classification or other types of evaluation; or, bachelors degree in public administration, social work, or related field and two years experience in a criminal justice program, preferably within a community corrections operation; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience. Related experience will substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (i.e., six years directly related experience would be equivalent to a bachelors degree and two years experience).
• Knowledge of jail population and resident/client management, resident/client classification and housing assignments, and/or caseload management.
• Knowledge of court documents and program processing. Knowledge of information gathering.
• Proficiency using Outlook and Microsoft Word.

MOST COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS:

• Prior supervisory experience;
• Experience in Intake Management, Electronic Home Detention, CCAP/PALS, or Classifications;
• Ability to supervise section staff, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and ability to manage complex projects;
• Excellent program development/ management skills; and Ability to interpret and apply governing rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the RNR principle and how it is applied to inmates for programming. Familiar with CCD programs and enrollment pathways.
• Experience in Motivational Interviewing. Experience in Behavioral Health Programming.
• Demonstrated experience keeping confidentiality and maintaining personal integrity. Ability to gain and maintain the trust of staff and the public and be dependable.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to make timely decisions with limited resources and, at times, limited information. Ability to provide direction during crisis and successfully manage conflict while maintaining composure.

DESIRED: This position may be eligible for additional bilingual premium pay above the base salary. Desired languages currently include Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian and Somali, but may be subject to change. To qualify for a bilingual pay premium applicants must demonstrate sufficient language proficiency.

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY: This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates including current King County employees and the general public. Internal consideration may be given to current DAJD employees. Veterans Preference candidates will be asked to provide a DD-214 during the hiring process.

HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. The following items are REQUIRED to be considered for this opportunity:

• Completion of the entire online King County application including education history, work history, position duties, and answers to the supplemental questions
• Resume
• Cover Letter-detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Application submittals without resumes and cover letters attached are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and assessments.

To apply, go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs?For assistance with the online application process, please contact NEOGOV (Governmentjobs.com) Customer Support toll free at: 1-877-204-4442.

SELECTION PROCESS: Initial screening will be based upon a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the review/selection process. Resume, cover letter and answers to supplemental questions should describe how your professional experience demonstrates your

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Finalist selected for this position may be required to successfully complete additional background investigation processes as applicable, including personnel file and disciplinary file review for current or previously employed King County employees.

WORK LOCATION: Position may be assigned to work at either of the following locations: Downtown Seattle or Kent, WA.

WORK SCHEDULE: The current opening is for a 40-hour workweek. Candidates are required to be available to workdays Monday through Sunday. Schedule assignments are subject to the staffing needs of the department.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Public Safety Employees Union, DAJD Management.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position may be directed to: Jennifer Eugene, Sr. Human Resources Analyst at Jennifer.Eugene@kingcounty.gov

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live, work and play.

Application Process: If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

King Countys Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. No Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No

02

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

03

Are you willing to work at any facility location in King County, any hours/shift, to include days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following applicable experience statement applies to you?

• Three years (36 months) as a regular full-time DAJD employee in one of the following areas of responsibility: Casework/case management, inmate/detainee or client assessment, screening, classification or other types of evaluation;
• Bachelors degree in public administration, social work, or related field and two years of experience in a criminal justice program, preferably within a community corrections operation
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience. Related experience will substitute for education on a year-for-year basis (i.e., six years directly related experience would be equivalent to a bachelors degree and two years experience).
• More than one of the above areas
• None of the above areas, but Im a quick learner

05

How many years of relevant supervisory experience (e.g. supervising, motivating, coaching, mentoring, developing staff, etc.) do you have?

• More than five years
• Two years to five years
• Less than two years
• None, but I lead by example.

06

Please describe in detail your relevant supervisory experience. If you dont have this type of experience, please respond with N/A.

07

How many years of experience do you have in: intake management, program development, CCAP, WER/EHD or classification?

• More than five years
• More than two years, but less than five years
• Less than two years
• None

08

A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a resume and cover letter attached will be considered incomplete and removed from consideration. Have you attached your resume and cover letter?

• Yes
• No

09

All candidates for employment with DAJD must undergo a thorough background investigation process. This process includes a polygraph examination, investigation for criminal activity, traffic records, conviction records, employment and education history, character and reputation in the community, etc. Selected positions may also require psychological testing and evaluation, and a pre-employment general medical physical. Applicants may be rejected for criminal behavior, drug use, or any indications in the areas listed in the "Background Investigation Screening" questionnaire. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation process as described above?

• Yes
• No

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The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention is firmly committed to a drug-free workplace. Employees of the department are prohibited from using illegal drugs. Should you be hired by the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, you acknowledge that you will adhere to the departments policies and rules regarding drug use.

• Yes
• No

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PLEASE NOTE: A "yes" response to any of the remaining questions may automatically disqualify you from further consideration. Responses will be confirmed and verified in the course of the departments background investigation process. Do you understand that a "yes" response to the remaining questions may automatically disqualify you from further consideration?

• Yes
• No

12

In the last 3 years, have you been convicted of a domestic violence or a domestic violence-related crime?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been disciplined in the workplace for sexual, racial, or other harassment or discrimination?

• Yes
• No

14

If former military, did you receive any discharge other than "Honorable"? If yes, please contact the HR Representative handling this recruitment for information regarding required additional information.

• Yes
• No

15

In the last 3 years, have you bought, sold, offered to sell, possessed, transported, manufactured, delivered or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance? • Cocaine or crack • Club drugs - Ecstasy, Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol or MOMA• Hallucinogens - PCP, Angel dust, Wet, Phencyclidine, LSD, Mushrooms or Psilocybin • Opiates - Opium, Morphine or Heroin • Stimulants - Methamphetamines, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass or Amphetamine • Aerosols - Huffing paint or Nitrous Oxide (Whippits), or Khat

• Yes
• No

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In the last 3 years, have you illegally used any other controlled substance or other illegal drugs/narcotics? For purposes of this question, illegal drugs/narcotics/controlled substances include, but is not limited to, the following: Cocaine or Crack· Club drugs: Ecstasy, Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MOMA· Hallucinogens: PCP, Angel dust, Wet, Phencyclidine, LSD, Mushrooms or Psilocybin • Opiates: Opium, Morphine or Heroin • Stimulants: Methamphetamines, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass or Amphetamine · Aerosols: Huffing paint, Nitrous Oxide (Whippits), or Khat

• Yes
• No

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Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/