Parole and Probation Officer

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THIS WORK MATTERS

Are you a motivated community corrections professional or social counselor who is a force for positive change in a fast paced environment? Do you share our vision of community safety through positive change? Are you a counselor with no law enforcement experience? We can train you. Are you a sworn officer with no counseling experience? We can train you.

As a Sworn Parole and Probation Officer (PPO) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice (DCJ), you can play a key role in creating a stronger, safer community. You will help your clients develop pro-social behaviors using core correctional practices. You'll use cognitive interventions and behavioral practices with clients to promote accountability and lasting behavior change. You’ll have the autonomy and discretion to manage your workload and schedule in order to meet the needs of the clients. If you're seeking a growth opportunity where you can challenge your professionalism, continually learn, be collaborative, and positively impact your community, this may be the right position for you.

The position of Parole and Probation Officer is dynamic, requiring commitment to genuine curiosity, continuous feedback, ability to make arrests, flexibility to work with others, and a willingness to immediately respond to situations or emergencies 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. We encourage applicants to consider their purpose in this demanding and complex public service career opportunity, as it presents challenges, yet equally offers high rewards and satisfaction. Selected applicants must successfully complete a 12 month trial service training period to evaluate their effectiveness in the position.

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Parole and Probation Officer Career Information Forum

Thursday, May 1 · 6:00 – 7:00pm

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Parole and Probation Officer Career Information Forum

Saturday, May 10 · 9:00 – 10:00am

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EPICS Case Management

Multnomah County DCJ was one of the first to use EPICS case management and Evidence Based practices, we take pride in leading the way with innovative solutions.

Some examples of evidence based practices that we use include:

Motivational Interviewing: You'll establish rapport with Justice Involved Individuals and enhance their motivation to succeed through collaborative communication, confronting issues in a non-threatening manner, and using positive and negative reinforcements. You'll identify each client's needs and risk factors, develop timelines to help them meet their goals, and implement action plans for clients and their families.

EPICS (Effective Practices in Community Supervision): You will be trained and use a research driven case management model specifically designed to address the highest criminogenic risk domains. EPICS includes a focus on the use of cognitive behavioral interventions.

Effective Communication: Your ability to communicate in a respectful manner and adapt your communication style for diverse audiences will be key to working effectively with clients, community partners and co-workers. Your writing skills and attention to detail will enable you to prepare accurate, well-written reports and documents for the courts, treatment agencies and other stakeholders, often within tight timelines. All candidates must be able to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.

Investigation and Public Safety Work: You will conduct field investigations, adhering to specific protocols and standards, to uncover facts that are often hidden, unique or complex. You will utilize your crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation skills to keep the community, your clients and yourself safe. You’ll make decisions to arrest in accordance with departmental rules and procedures. You’ll coordinate, conduct arrests, and transport as necessary.

Organization and Time Management: You will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing your own workload to meet strict deadlines. (This can be challenging in a setting where work tasks and priorities change frequently.) You will work independently and as part of a team, and you'll develop creative and innovative ideas to handle your caseload as efficiently as possible.

We encourage bilingual applicants to apply. Some positions require oral and written fluency in English and a second language.

The Department of Community Justice is looking for Criminal Justice professionals who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

WORKFORCE EQUITY

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) provides supervision and services to justice involved youth, adults, families, and communities. Our efforts are guided by evidence-based strategies that maximize our resources and results, and by our core belief that people can change. We aim to address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior, and to help people successfully engage in civic life.. As a nationally recognized leader in adult and juvenile community justice, DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of continual education and training. The Department works collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community to achieve our vision - community safety through positive change.

The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 600 permanent, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 7,000 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 360 youth on formal and informal community supervision.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the page.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

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Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends.

Location: Various Locations in Multnomah County

Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc.

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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