Adult Parole & Probation Officer-Linn County (Albany)

State of Oregon•Albany, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Linn County is seeking a dedicated and motivated Adult Parole and Probation Officer to join our team in Albany, OR. As an Adult Parole and Probation Officer, you will manage felony parole and probation correctional cases. You will assess the needs of those on parole or probation assigned by the courts or Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. You will identify services to support those on parole or probation with their rehabilitation and readjustment into society. You will monitor their behavior and ensure compliance with their case plan. You will investigate and take appropriate action to address supervision violations as needed. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree; AND two (2) years of experience working in a Criminal Justice setting; or two (2) years in a social service, counseling, or case management program with primary responsibility for guiding or counseling individuals in the solution of occupational, educational, personal or social problems.
OR Successful completion of two (2) academic years (90 quarter hours or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university; AND three (3) years of experience working in a Criminal Justice setting; OR three (3) years in a social service, counseling or case management program with primary responsibility for guiding or counseling individuals in the solution of occupational, educational, personal or social problems.
Employees are required to receive certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Basic Probation and Parole within eighteen months of hire.
Employees must maintain an appropriate Oregon State driver license to drive a vehicle in usual and emergency situations.
Employees will be required to carry a firearm and must obtain and maintain a qualifying score with their agency assigned firearm.
Meet DPSST Physical Standards
Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015
Have a history of law-abiding behavior OAR 259-008-0070
Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs.
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with performing assessments, case planning, and/or behavior change plans for those on parole and probation.
Prior professional experience with testifying in court or writing reports.
Prior field work as it relates to case management.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification on the Law Enforcement Data (LEDS).
Experience and education related to community corrections, criminal justice, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

Manage felony parole and probation correctional cases.
Assess the needs of those on parole or probation assigned by the courts or Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision.
Identify services to support those on parole or probation with their rehabilitation and readjustment into society.
Monitor behavior and ensure compliance with case plans.
Investigate and take appropriate action to address supervision violations.
Testify in court or write reports.
Perform field work as it relates to case management.
Assist with security measures in emergencies.
Work irregular hours.
Travel.