Parole and Probation Officer

Lane County•Lane County Parole & Probation, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lane County Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services is seeking Parole & Probation Officers to supervise adults on community supervision while supporting successful behavior change and community safety. Parole & Probation Officers manage an assigned caseload, assess risk and individual needs, monitor compliance with conditions of supervision, conduct office and community contacts, investigate violations, prepare reports, and work closely with courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community partners. Officers also connect individuals with resources such as behavioral health and substance use treatment, housing, employment, and other services that can support long-term stability. This role requires sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance accountability with opportunities for positive change. We are looking for professionals who can build effective working relationships, respond calmly in challenging situations, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute to a team committed to reducing risk and improving outcomes for individuals and the community. The mission of Community Justice and Rehabilitation Services (CJRS) is to contribute to public safety by reducing risk, creating opportunities, and working to make positive changes in lives directly affecting the impact to the community, victims and offenders by holding justice involved youth and adults appropriately accountable for their behavior.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or a related field.
At least one year of responsible experience providing services to individuals in criminal justice, counseling, social services, or a related field.
One year of this experience must have been in corrections or law enforcement.
Possession of a current Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment is required.
Candidates for Parole/Probation Officer 2 must possess Parole & Probation certification with the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training at the time of appointment.
Every applicant for a position of Parole/Probation Officer with Lane County Parole and Probation will be required to pass a physician's medical examination (as required by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) which will include required drug screening tests, a thorough background investigation, and a psychological examination.
A new employee will be required to attend the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Academy in Salem, Oregon, and must abide by the rules and regulations of the Academy and successfully pass the Academy training program.
The applicant is required to submit detailed and accurate information to enable a thorough background investigation in a timely manner.
Successful applicants hired shall serve a probationary period subject to termination without cause.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, criminal justice, or a related field.
Two years of responsible experience providing services to individuals in criminal justice, counseling, social services, or a related field.
One year of this experience must have been in corrections or law enforcement.
Candidates for Parole & Probation Officer 1 must successfully apply for and be issued Parole & Probation certification with the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned caseload.
Assess risk and individual needs.
Monitor compliance with conditions of supervision.
Conduct office and community contacts.
Investigate violations.
Prepare reports.
Work closely with courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community partners.
Connect individuals with resources such as behavioral health and substance use treatment, housing, employment, and other services that can support long-term stability.