Parole & Probation Officer — Community Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) 11%

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lincoln County Community Justice seeks a Parole and Probation Officer to supervise, counsel, and direct adult offenders in line with ORS 137.630 and release conditions. You will conduct investigations, monitor progress, testify in court, and coordinate services with agencies.

The role requires a Bachelors degree, DPSST and firearms certification readiness, and Oregon driver’s license. Lincoln County offers comprehensive benefits and pro-rated leave for part-time schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• A satisfactory combination of education, experience, and/or certified law enforcement training; or 2 years’ experience in a criminal justice setting may substitute for education on a per year basis.
• Be able to acquire LEDS and CIS certification.
• Ability to pass and maintain DPSST Certification and firearms certification.
• Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
• Desirable: Prior experience in criminal justice field.

Responsibilities

• Arrest, detain, search, and transport offenders.
• Provide investigative services regarding offenders placed in the community by releasing authorities.
• Make court appearances and provides testimony.
• Conduct assessments to determine offender risk/needs and case planning.
• Maintain chronological case histories.
• Monitor offender compliance and progress.
• Collect urine samples for testing.
• Visit offenders in home and in the field.
• Transport offenders.
• 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.
• Enter offender data through the statewide CIS/OMS system.
• Maintain accurate and complete case files.
• Prepare reports.

Skills

Oregon Revised Statutes

Use of Force

CJIS clearance

Motivational interviewing

Probation officer cert

Firearms certification

DPSST certification

Physical resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lincoln County Community Justice seeks a Parole and Probation Officer to supervise, counsel, and direct adult offenders in line with ORS 137.630 and release conditions. You will conduct investigations, monitor progress, testify in court, and coordinate services with agencies.

The role requires a Bachelors degree, DPSST and firearms certification readiness, and Oregon driver’s license. Lincoln County offers comprehensive benefits and pro-rated leave for part-time schedules.