Parole/Probation Officer

City of Santa Fe Springs

Dallas (OR)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Polk County is seeking a professional corrections caseworker to supervise and manage adult misdemeanor and felony offenders. You will perform supervisory and investigative duties for offenders under court and parole supervision, conduct criminogenic risk assessments, and create case plans to support rehabilitation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in criminology, psychology, or a closely related field, and acceptance of required certifications within specified timelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, sociology, or closely related field; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
Must be a U.S. citizen; valid Oregon driver’s license and good driving record.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation and medical examination.
Must meet Parole/Probation Basic Certification within 18 months of hire.
Must obtain Law Enforcement Data System Certification within three months of hire.
Meets minimum standards as a Law Enforcement Officer per OAR 259-008-0010.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage adult misdemeanor and felony offenders.
Provide supervisory and investigative services to offenders under supervision by Courts and parole authorities.
Conduct criminogenic risk assessments and develop case plans for supervision.
Refer offenders to programs to enhance rehabilitation opportunities.

Skills

Criminology knowledge

Assessment skills

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

About The Job

Performs professional correctional casework in supervising and managing adult misdemeanor and felony offenders. Provides supervisory and investigative services to offenders placed under supervision by releasing authorities, e.g. Courts, Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, Interstate Compact, Local Supervisory Authority. Conducts criminogenic risk assessments and develops corresponding case plans for supervision in addition to making referrals to programs to enhance client opportunities for rehabilitation.

Brief Description

About The Job

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in criminology, psychology, sociology, or closely related field; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training. Must be a U.S. citizen; must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and a good driving record. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation and medical examination.

Required Special Qualifications

Must meet qualifications and obtain a Parole/Probation Basic Certification from the Department of Public Safety and Standards within 18 months of hire. Must be eligible to obtain Law Enforcement Data System Certification within three months of hire. Must meet minimum standards established by OAR 259-008-0010 as a Law Enforcement Officer.

DIFFERENTIAL ELIGIBLE

This position may be eligible for differential pay to those with additional DPSST certifications
Qualified applicants may be eligible for 5% bilingual differential pay

General Statement

Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Benefits

Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:

11 paid holidays per year
8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
Basic life Insurance - employer paid
Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Our Community

Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.

The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.

Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.

Qualifications

Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position.

Polk County is an Aff… Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Benefits Overview

Polk County offers a generous benefits package to support employees' physical, financial and emotional well-being. Benefits are available to regular status employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Part time employees receive pro-rated benefits.
Benefits will vary according to bargaining unit.
Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Health Insurance (medical, dental, Rx and vision):

We offer Kaiser Permanente and PacificSource. Coverage varies according to bargaining unit. Employee share of the premium will vary according to bargaining unit and full-time or part-time status.

Paid Leave

Vacation: New full-time employees generally earn 12 vacation days per year; this increases with years of service. Part-time employees earn a pro-rated amount.
Holidays: A generous number of paid holidays annually. This will vary according to bargaining unit.
Personal Leave Days: These are floating holidays. The number of Personal Leave Days varies according to bargaining unit.
Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (pro-rated for part time) with no maximum accrual.
Other Leaves: Jury duty, bereavement, military.

Retirement:

We participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Polk County picks up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of wages.) See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us

Employee Assistance Program:

Provides a variety of counseling options and/or online information for emotional well-being, relationships, financial, health, legal and personal growth.

Optional Benefits Include

Deferred Compensation: Employees may elect to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan through convenient payroll deductions. We offer the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and Nationwide.
Life Insurance: Polk County provides basic life insurance and AD&D at no cost to employees. Additional insurance is available to purchase.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Option to participate in this pre-tax plan to cover eligible health and dependent care expenses.
Aflac: Employees have the option of participating in a variety of Aflac plans.

This position requires full-time, on-site presence and is NOT open to remote work. Are you able to meet this requirement?