Probation & Parole Officer I-II
Probation & Parole Officer I-II
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THE POSITION
Pay Range -Depending on certifications appointment to this position could be as a Probation and Parole Officer I or II:
Probation and Parole Officer I $36.43 - $46.48
Probation and Parole Officer II $42.17 - $56.51 (Must be DPSST Certified for Probation and Parole at time of hire)Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a highly collaborative and supportive individual to join our team as a Probation and Parole Officer (PPO). An essential function of this role will be supporting a caseload of people from various backgrounds. A successful candidate must possess lived and/or professional experiences working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
About the Department
The following duties knowledge skills and abilities information is for the Probation and Parole Officer I classification. To review the full classification use this link:Probation and Parole Officer I.If you are currently DPSST Certified for Probation and Parole use the following link to review the essential duties knowledge skills and abilities for the Probation and Parole Officer IIclassification: Probation and Parole Officer II
Washington County Community Corrections serves an important role in keeping our community safe. This department works to prevent the recurrence of crime among adult Justice Involved Individuals (JIIs) by holding them accountable to the conditions of their supervision while supporting their efforts to live successfully in the community. Community Corrections supervises approximately 2800 individuals using a range of evidence-based strategies while working in partnership with the Courts Police Agencies and the Oregon State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. Community Corrections is eager and committed to hiring individuals that reflect the various communities of Washington County which will strengthen and bring improvements to the way we serve the community. As a commitment to your growth and professional development Community Corrections leadership encourages and supports the success of all our employees through training mentoring and coaching.Duties of this position include:
- Interviews adult justice involved individuals (JIIs) on probation or parole to assess offender needs and risk; assesses social emotional and economic status; refers JIIs to community agencies as needed; provide guidance to JIIs on probation/parole procedures personal problems and establishment of personal goals and plans; and confers with JIIs families and collateral sources of information.
- Maintains regular contact with JIIs and monitors their activities; provides continuing assessment and intervention according to the JIIs needs and progress; monitors progress in meeting probation/parole conditions such as fines restitution enrollment in drug or alcohol treatment programs; and contacts service agencies employers and JIIs families.
- Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
- Writes reports related to compliance and confers with courts on JIIs; reports violations and changes in status; and writes early termination and bench probation requests to courts.
- Prepares presentence reports for courts; makes recommendations on sentencing requirements; performs transfer abscond and other investigations on JIIs.
- Attends court hearings; documents testifies and makes recommendations at probation/parole compliance and presentence hearings.
- Maintains records of cases including interviews assessments services provided and probation/parole progress.
- Participates in service resource development for JIIs treatment and in-service evaluation programs.
- Participates in search and arrest situations under the guidance and oversight of a Probation and Parole Officer II or supervisor.
Our Ideal Candidate will have the following
Knowledge of:
Behavior and adjustment problems of adult JIIs
Adult criminal justice systems including sentencing probation and parole procedures
Interviewing behavioral and probation/parole intervention techniques utilizing a trauma-informed strengths-based approach
Caseload management
Service resource development
Skills to:
Communicate with individuals or groups to effectively convey information
Verbally persuade and calmly deescalate difficult and stressful circumstances utilizing motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices
Effectively manage time and resources
Prepare written reports and maintain records
Ability to:
Investigate cases and objectively evaluate information
Assess personal needs of adult JIIs and develop supervision plans
Maintain accurate and complete casework records
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals of varying backgrounds including JIIs court and law enforcement personnel and the general public
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public coworkers and/or vendors
Meet deadlines and manage time efficiently
Work effectively in stressful situations
Work as a team member and share knowledge and skills
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. The Probation and Parole Officer I performs probation and parole counseling with adult justice involved individuals (JIIs); conducts needs assessments and develops probation plans; monitors probation and parole compliance and maintains caseload records; and participates in search and arrest of JIIs under the guidance of a Probation and Parole Officer II or supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in any concentration ANDThree (3) years of experience in corrections criminal justice counseling social work or a related field; OR
- Associates degree in any concentration ANDFour (4) years of experience in corrections criminal justice counseling social work or a related field;OR
- High School Diploma or equivalent ANDFive (5) years of experience in corrections criminal justice counseling social work or a related field.
Position Specific Requirements
Final candidates will be required tomeet the following requirements:- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
- Must possess a drivers license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
- Must acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
- Must be a US citizen or become a US citizen within 18 months of hire.
- Must pass a post-offer physical capacity test psychological evaluation and the DPSST pre-employment medical exam priorto appointment.
- For more information on the physical requirements please visit theJob Task Analysis.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses if applicable.
Next Steps:- Apply:Instead of submitting a resume we ask that you complete and submit an online application which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- Minimum Qualification (MQ) Review:Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
- Subject Matter Expert Review:Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
- Panel Interview(s):The top 6 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Conditional Offer:Human Resources will extend a conditional offer to our top candidate that passes the background investigation. Successful completion of the following is required to be appointed to the position.
- Background Investigation:
The selected candidate for this position must be able to pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Community Corrections Department. The background Investigation for this position typically take 6-8 weeks to complete so you will want to plan accordingly. The information that will berequiredwhen you complete the Personal History Statement includes but is not limited to:
Employment Information (past 10 years or back to age 17)
Education (A copy of any degrees diplomas and transcripts will be requested)
Military Service (A copy of DD-214 will be requested)
Residential Information (The past 10 years or back to age 17)
Financial Information
References (Required to list seven people you know well enough to provide current information about you; at least 3 co-workers not including relatives or former employers)
Family Member Information
Driving History
Past/Present Drug Use and/or Controlled Substances
Criminal History
- Medical Exam and Physical Capacity Test
- For more information on the physical requirements please visit the Job Task Analysis.
- Psychological Evaluation
- Background Investigation:
- Start Date:A start date will be determined afterall post offer conditions of employment have been met.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you opt out or unsubscribe from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.Bilingual Positions:
Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of the Spanish language spelling grammar and punctuation. Skill in writing Spanish accurately; ability to speak Spanish fluently; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing are required. Additional compensation is provided to staff members occupying positions designated as bilingual.Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement
Veterans Preference:If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans preference points for this recruitment please review instructions using this link:Veterans Preference Points
Driving a motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must possess a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record. To review the Drivers License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation please use this link:Drivers License & Records Policy.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources or e-mail at: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions () Regarding This Recruitment
Elle Krueger Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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Employment Type
Full-Time
