Parole and Probation Officer

Lincoln County; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

11% County contribution to 401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

County Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Lincoln County Community Justice is seeking a Parole and Probation Officer to assist the team in investigating, supervising, counseling, and directing adult offenders in accordance with agency mission and statutory requirements. Duties include court testimony, assessments, and coordination with treatment resources.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution) and may demand certification such as DPSST; Oregon Driver's license is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitution possible with education/experience or certified law enforcement training.
• 2 years’ experience in criminal justice may substitute for education on a per-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, supervise, counsel and direct adult offenders.
• Arrest, detain, search, and transport offenders.
• Provide investigative services and testify in court.
• Conduct offender risk/needs assessments and case planning.
• Monitor offender compliance and progress; collect urine samples.
• Coordinate treatment and community resources; liaise with agencies.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Use of Force

CJIS clearance

Parole and Probation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CIS/OMS system

Job description

Lincoln County Community Justice is looking for a Parole and Probation Officer to assist the team. This position will investigate, supervise, counsel and direct adult offenders consistent with the agency mission, statutory requirements, and the offender conditions of supervision established by releasing authorities. Duties are performed consistent with ORS 137.630.

$30.65 - $41.22 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Enforcement, intervention, and control

• Arrest, detain, search, and transport offenders.

Investigation

• Provide investigative services regarding offenders placed in the community by releasing authorities.
• Make court appearances and provides testimony.

Case planning

• Conduct assessments to determine offender risk/needs and case planning.
• Maintain chronological case histories.

Offender accountability

• Monitor offender compliance and progress.
• Collect urine samples for testing.
• Visit offenders in home and in the field.
• Transport offenders.

System coordination

• Coordinate treatment, housing, and community resources to assist offenders.
• Prepare legal documents and provide court testimony.
• Act as liaison with the public, Parole Board, LSA, FTO, law enforcement, and other agencies.
• Provide community education and interacts with community partners and other law enforcement.
• Coordinate treatment and community referrals for services.
• Trains other Probation Officers (PTO) as needed.

Record accuracy

• Enter offender data through the statewide CIS/OMS system.
• Maintain accurate and complete case files.
• Prepare reports.

EDUCATION

Bachelors

EXPERIENCE

None

Substitution Note

A satisfactory combination of education, experience, and/or certified law enforcement training; or 2 years’ experience in a criminal justice setting may be substituted for education on a per year basis.

CERTIFICATIONS

Be able to acquire LEDS and CIS certification.

Ability to pass and maintain DPSST Certification and firearms certification.

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Desirable Qualifications

Prior experience in the criminal justice field.

Knowledge/Skills

• Oregon Revised Statutes
• Use of Force
• Offender Sanctioning Grid
• Motivational interviewing techniques
• Maintain CJIS clearance.
• Be sworn and certified Parole and Probation Officer. Maintain required training to keep certification.
• Physical capability to interact combatively with offender.
• Hold firearms certification.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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