Community Justice Director

Oregon Counties; Oregon; In loco; USD 113.000 - 149.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

COLA

Merit increases

PERS – 100% employer funded

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Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Department of Community Justice Director. This role supervises, directs, and manages the YCDCJ, including adult parole and probation, juvenile probation, juvenile detention, and related programs.

The Director develops and administers the department budget, writes grants, and implements legislatively mandated policy changes. This role reports to the County Administrator and collaborates with county leadership and community partners.

Competenze

• Duties include supervising adult parole/probation, juvenile probation, and related programs.
• Develops and administers department budgets and grants.
• Implements policy changes and strategic planning for community justice programs.

Mansioni

• Supervises staff across parole/probation and juvenile programs.
• Develops operating procedures and policies; ensures compliance with laws and county rules.
• Prepares and presents annual department budget to Budget Committee and County Commissioners.
• Represents department in civic groups and with partners; coordinates councils.

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Job Details

• Salary: $113,281.62 – $148,592.34 Annually
• Location: McMinnville, OR
• Job Type: Regular Full-Time
• Job Number: CJ26-102
• Department: Community Justice
• Division: Community Justice
• Opening Date: 10/05/2026
• Closing Date: 11/6/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4

Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Department of Community Justice Director. This position supervises, directs, and manages the Yamhill County Department of Community Justice (YCDCJ), which consists of the following components: adult parole and probation, adult out-of-custody work crew program, juvenile probation, juvenile detention, and juvenile community service program. Prepares and administers the YCDCJ department budget annually with the county and biennially with the Department of Corrections. Performs administrative duties related to policy development, strategic planning, grant writing and reporting, and operations. Responsible for implementation of legislatively mandated law changes in operations and evidence-based practices and programs. The Director acts as Supervisory Authority with the County Sheriff, pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes, and as designated by County Board of Commissioners.

Salary and Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous compensation and benefits:

• Monthly Salary between $9,440.14 to $12,382.70.
• Receive Annual COLA and Merit Increases.
• 7% incentive for DPSST Management Certification or 10% DPSST Executive Certification.
• Longevity incentives after 5 years.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Earn up to 80 hours of vacation in the first year and 8-hours vacation per month after.
• 8 hours sick pay per month.
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) – 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $89.02/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2026 to 2027 plan year. *
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.

*Subject to the FOPPO Collective Bargaining Agreement (2025–2028).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the County Administrator and Board of Commissioners.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises full supervision over all assigned personnel and functions in the Department of Community Justice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

• Supervises staff responsible for the adult parole and probation, adult out-of-custody work crew, as well as juvenile probation, juvenile detention and juvenile community service programs. Responsible for operation and policy decisions within the jurisdiction of state and federal laws, county personnel rules, local court policies, Interstate Compact agreement, Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision policies, Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon Department of Education and Department of Corrections guidelines for administering community corrections state Grant-In-Aid funds.
• Develops, implements, and modifies operating procedures and policies as needed.
• Fosters positive working relationships with local criminal justice partners, state-wide partners and agencies as well as the community at large.
• Prepares, presents, and administers the annual departmental budget to the Budget Committee and County Commissioners.
• Speaks before various civic groups and interested parties to explain the philosophy and programs of the YCDCJ department.
• Participates in county and department leadership team meetings and projects.
• Coordinates the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and appointed oversight groups (LPSCC Sub-committee) per ORS 423.560.
• Participates as an appointed member of Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Council.
• Participates in the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors (OACCD), Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association (OJDDA) and various regional director meetings and related work groups.
• Maintains responsibility for creation of DOC Biennial Plan for submission and approval of the Oregon Department of Corrections.
• Works closely with County Administrator and County Commissioners, including YCDCJ liaison Commissioner. Provides regular department updates as needed.
• Assists with ongoing staff recruitment, training, and retention.
• Collaborates closely with FOPPO (adult PO staff), Teamsters (detention staff), and AFSCME (support staff) in ongoing union relations, performance issues, investigations, and disciplinary issues. Represents the county bargaining team at each new FOPPO and Teamsters union negotiations.
• Develops and assists with procurements, RPFs, and contracts for projects and services as needed.
• Applies for and writes grants to explore evidence-based program implementations, maintenance, and overall budget stability. Is responsible for final grant application submissions and ongoing required grant reporting for each awarded.

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

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