Depending on certifications, appointments to this position could be as a Probation and Parole Officer I or II.
Pay Range:
Probation and Parole Officer I $33.37 – $42.58
Probation and Parole Officer II $38.63 – $49.32
Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a highly collaborative and supportive individual to join our team as a Bilingual Spanish/English Probation and Parole Officer (PPO). An essential function of this role will be supporting a caseload of people from diverse backgrounds. A successful candidate must possess lived and/or professional experiences working with diverse individuals.
About the Department
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 2,800 individuals using a range of evidence-based strategies while working in partnership with the Courts, law enforcement, and the Oregon State Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.
Community Corrections is eager and committed to hiring individuals that reflect the many diverse 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:
- Maintains regular contact with JIIs and monitors their activities; provides continuous assessment and counseling 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.
- Interviews adult JIIs on probation or parole to assess client needs; assesses social, emotional, and economic status and refers JIIs to community agencies if needed; counsels JIIs on probation/parole procedures and personal problems; counsels JIIs in establishing personal goals and plans; and confers with JIIs’ families.
- Provides probation/parole services and group counseling to released residents of the residential center; and develops individual treatment and financial plans for residents in coordination with resident supervisors.
- Provides counseling service to incarcerated JIIs; interviews incarcerated JIIs, assesses needs, and works with incarcerated JIIs to determine treatment goals; and refers incarcerated JIIs to County and community resources as needed.
- 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.
Bilingual Position: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. An additional $75 per paycheck is provided to staff members occupying positions designated as bilingual.
To review the full list of duties and classification, use the following links:
- Probation and Parole Officer I
- Probation and Parole Officer II
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Probation and Parole Officer I
- Bachelor’s degree in any concentration, AND Three (3) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required work experience. OR
- Associate’s degree in any concentration, AND Four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of an Associate’s degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of required work experience. OR
- High School Diploma or equivalent, AND Five (5) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- DPSST Certified in Probation and Parole within 18 months of hire
Probation and Parole Officer II
- Bachelor’s degree in any concentration, AND Three (3) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required work experience. OR
- Associate’s degree in any concentration, AND Four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of an Associate’s degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of required work experience. OR
- High School Diploma or equivalent, AND Five (5) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- DPSST Certified in Probation and Parole at time of hire
Position Specific Requirements
Final candidates will be required to undergo and meet the following requirements:
- Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
- Must possess a driver’s 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 prior to appointment.
- For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis (Download PDF reader) . (Download PDF reader)