Parole and Probation Deputy

Benton County (OR); Corvallis (OR); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Parole & Probation Deputy position is the entry-level role in the Parole & Probation Division of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. It involves supervising adult justice-involved individuals in the community to maintain public safety and support rehabilitation, with opportunities for progression based on training and experience.

Prospective deputies will carry firearms and engage with justice-involved individuals daily, using corrections knowledge and strong communication.

Responsabilités

• Provide supervisory and investigative services to individuals recommended for placement under supervision by releasing authorities.
• Interact daily with justice-involved individuals (JII’s) using basic corrections knowledge and interpersonal communication skills.
• Parole & Probation Deputies will be required to carry firearms issued by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

Description du poste

Are you passionate about justice and community safety?

Do you want to make a positive difference in the community where you live?

If you answered YES, then we want to meet YOU!!

We're excited to announce all fees for testing have been waived, and Oregon lateral transfers will not need to take the written or physical (ORPAT) test.

Testing for this position is required. Both the POST and ORPAT tests will be offered on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Benton County Fairgrounds starting at 8:30am.

Previous POST and ORPAT test results will be accepted if they've been completed within 1 year.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

The Parole & Probation Deputy position is the entry-level position in the Parole & Probation Division of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. However, depending on training and experience the selected candidate may be started at a greater salary step. The position requires day-to-day interaction with justice-involved individuals (JII’s) using basic corrections knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Parole & Probation Deputies will be required to carry firearms issued by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office in the performance of their duties.

The purpose of the Parole and Probation Deputy is to supervise adult justice-involved individuals in the community to maintain a high standard of public safety. Parole and Probation Deputies provide opportunities and means for rehabilitation in order to prevent future recidivism. In addition, deputies address non-compliance through a graduated sanction process moving from least restrictive to most restrictive, depending on JII’s level of risk to the community.

For a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

First review of applications will be October 22, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review