Job Description

Parole/Probation Officer 1: $30.87 - $40.54 Hourly

Parole/Probation Officer 2: $34.09 - $44.74 Hourly

About the Position

To provide supervisory and investigative services to individuals recommended for placement under supervision by releasing authorities, e.g., Courts, Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, Department of Corrections, local supervisory authority, and the Psychiatric Security Review Board.

A successful candidate will demonstrate competency in the following areas: Communication Skills; Officer Safety; Conflict Resolution; Responsiveness; Decision Making; Problem-Solving; Emotional Intelligence; Ethics and Leadership; and understand the needs of our Diverse Community. Lane County Parole and Probation is looking for balanced candidates who show good judgment, establish and maintain effective personal and working relationships and are able to prepare and present effective written and oral reports.

**YOU ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD A RESUME AND COVER LETTER FOR THIS POSITION. If not attached, your application will not be considered.**

About the Division

The mission of Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services (CJRS) is to contribute to public safety by reducing risk, creating opportunities, and working to make positive changes in lives directly affecting the impact to the community, victims and offenders by holding justice involved youth and adults appropriately accountable for their behavior.
Schedule:   Monday - Friday  8:00 a.m. 5:00p.m., shifts may vary based on need.

*This position is represented by Fed OR Parole & Prob. Officers.

Parole/Probation Officer 1 Training & Experience:

• Equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or a related field.

• At least one year of responsible experience providing services to individuals in criminal justice, counseling, social services or a related field.

Parole/Probation Officer 2 Training & Experience:

• Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or a related field.

• Two years of responsible experience providing services to individuals in criminal justice, counseling, social services or a related field. One year of this experience must have been in corrections or law enforcement.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Certification and License Requirements

• Possession of a current Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment is required.

• Candidates for Parole/Probation Officer 1  must successfully apply for and be issued Parole/Probation certification with the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training within one year of appointment .

• Candidates for Parole/Probation Officer 2 must possess this certification at the time of appointment .

Special Requirements:

• Every applicant for a position of Parole/Probation Officer with Lane County Parole and Probation will be required to pass a physician's medical examination (as required by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) which will include required drug screening tests, a thorough background investigation, and a psychological examination.
• A new employee will be required to attend the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Academy in Salem, Oregon, and must abide by the rules and regulations of the Academy and successfully pass the Academy training program.
• The applicant is required to submit detailed and accurate information to enable a thorough background investigation in a timely manner. The purpose of the background investigation is to assist in determining the applicant's potential suitability to ably, capably and responsibly perform the duties of a Parole/Probation Officer. Successful applicants hired shall serve a probationary period subject to termination without cause.
• Selection will be made without consideration to sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status or religious affiliation.
• Our standards are necessarily high to ensure quality personnel who deserve to wear the badge and uniform of Lane County Parole and Probation and to serve the community. If successful, you can take pride in your membership in this elite organization, just as the Director takes pride in each employee.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Lane County

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Trial period, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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