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Parole & Probation Officer 1 (Entry Level)

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Parole & Probation Division is seeking qualified and motivated individuals for Parole & Probation Officer 1.

The Parole & Probation Officer 1 position is the entry-level position in the Parole and Probation Officer series and includes the use of limited peace officer powers. The position requires day-to-day interaction with offenders using basic corrections knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. After successful completion of all the required training, the incumbent will be promoted to Parole & Probation Officer 2, which typically takes at least one year.

Parole and Probation Officers will be required to carry firearms issued by the Department in the performance of their duties.

The most competitive candidates will have knowledge of basic concepts and principles of social and corrections case and group work; criminal laws and criminal justice system; and demonstrated skills to effectively work with adults on supervision placed on parole and probation.

This position does require possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Services, or Psychology - OR - any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and skills. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor's Degree must pass a reading/writing test to comply with Oregon DPSST standards. If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please upload a copy of your transcript to show proof of degree earned, this transcript must be uploaded at the time of application.

All Sheriff's Office positions require a complete Statement of Personal History (SPH). Only those applicants selected will need to submit the SPH. The SPH is due 10 calendar days AFTER you have been notified. Applicants will receive instructions from the Department of Human Resources or the Sheriff's Office on how to login to the electronic SPH.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Services, or Psychology - OR - any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and skills. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor's Degree must pass a reading/writing test to comply with Oregon DPSST standards. If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please upload a copy of your transcript to show proof of degree earned.
• Work experience that includes effectively supervising, counseling, motivating and providing guidance to justice involved adults on supervision.
• Knowledge of human behavior and adjustment problems in justice involved adults on supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic concepts and principles of social and correctional care and group work.
• Must be certified as a Parole and Probation Officer by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
• Must be 21 years of age by the date of employment.
• Must be a United States citizen or be one within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must be free from convictions of a serious nature, such as domestic violence, drug-trafficking and manufacturing, and any felony.
• Must be willing to be fingerprinted and have fingerprints filed with the State.
• Visual and Hearing Acuity: Must meet the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training requirements as detailed in Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 259-###-####.
• Must meet the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy. See our FAQ's for details.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.
• Must pass an extensive post-offer pre-employment physical assessment and psychological evaluation; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Services, or Psychology.
• Experience in the field of Parole and Probation.
• Background in social work or counseling.
• Experience and ability to effectively supervise difficult people with different backgrounds and provide counseling and motivation to support change.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be CPR and First Aid certified within three (3) months of employment.
• *For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Typical Tasks:

• Conducts interviews with adults on supervision to determine personal needs; formulates appropriate programs for each case to aid in adults on supervision rehabilitation; and maintains chronological case histories.
• Conducts probation and parole pre-sentence investigations, intake interviews, and supervises diversion and community service cases.
• Conducts follow-up interviews and investigates home conditions, personal adjustments, environment and other factors involved in making court reports for adults on supervision on probation and/or parole.
• Under immediate supervision, makes arrests, searches and seizures, transports prisoners, and does necessary follow-up and coordination of such activities with law enforcement agencies.
• Interacts with collateral sources such as spouse, family, employers, and others familiar with facts relating to individual cases for assistance with investigation and implementation of appropriate probation/parole treatment plans in the case of each adult on supervision.
• Interacts regularly with municipal, district, and circuit court in both oral and written manner when testifying at hearings and when presenting facts and evaluations regarding adults on supervision progress.
• Confers with supervisor, other agencies, schools, churches, public health agencies, law enforcement agencies, businesses, and others relative to individual cases in both referral and development capacities to outline and implement treatment and care programs.
• Prepares written reports, maintains caseload statistics and evaluative information used to formulate reports.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic Knowledge of: Concepts and principles of human behavior and adjustment problems in adult offenders; basic concepts and principles of social and correctional care and group work; and criminal laws and the criminal justice system.
• Skill to: Effectively investigate background of adults on supervision; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to adults on supervision and the courts; make recommendations regarding disposition of misdemeanant and felony cases; supervise adults placed on probation and parole (under immediate supervision); provide counseling, guidance and motivation while enforcing conditions mandated by the court and approved rehabilitation programs; individually assess problems and take appropriate courses of action to prevent potential delinquencies; keep accurate and timely records; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Working Conditions:

Requires limited standing or walking in locations throughout the community (e.g. offenders' residence, place of employment, jail, work release facility, treatment programs/facilities, etc.); occasional interaction with clients involves physical contact and exposure to hostile attitudes.

Work Schedule:

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.