Parole and Probation Deputy

Benton County • Corvallis, OR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Valid State issued Driver's License with good driving record.
• 21 years of age at time of hire.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain D.P.S.S.T. Basic Certification in Parole and Probation within one year of hire.
• Must successfully obtain certification in First Aid and CPR within 60 days of hiring.
• Must successfully pass Firearms and Defensive Tactics.
• Must successfully obtain LEDS certification within 6 months of hiring.
• All qualified candidates must complete the POST written test with a 70% or higher overall score and the ORPAT (Oregon Physical Abilities Test).
• Previous POST and ORPAT test results will be accepted if they've been completed within 1 year.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Oregon lateral transfers will not need to take the written or physical (ORPAT) test.
• Preference will go towards lateral applicants who are currently Law Enforcement Certified and in good standing with their current/most recent agency.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise adult justice-involved individuals in the community to maintain a high standard of public safety.
• Provide opportunities and means for rehabilitation in order to prevent future recidivism.
• 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.

Benefits

• 5 Paid Holidays
• 80 Hour Holiday Leave Bank
• 8 hours of vacation and sick leave accrual every month
• Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Affordable Health Insurance with Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust! The County will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the Oregon Teamsters Employers Trust Plans: Health and Welfare Plan GW Vision Plan
• The County shall offer a preferred provider dental plan and an alternative dental plan. The County will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the Premium for the preferred provider dental plan.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered
• The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS (after 6 months of employment).
• The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary (after 6 months of employment).
• A free and award-winning wellness program
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• 2.5 - 5% English-Spanish Bilingual Pay
• 5% Field Training Deputy Pay when actively being a trainer
• 2% ORPAT Pay annually-for 4:59 or less
• 4% DPSST Intermediate Certification
• 4% DPSST Advanced Certification
• Lateral Benefits: Oregon Laterals currently DPSST certified do not have to test
• Guaranteed interview
• Pay (within scale) is at discretion of Sheriff
• Sick and vacation banks at discretion of Sheriff
• Two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED