PROBATION OFFICER AIDE

Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Probation Officer Aide.  The Probation Officer Aide performs professional corrections casework, supervising and managing activities of adult misdemeanor and/or felony offenders for Department of Community Justice or court services. Contacts family members, employers, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, and public agencies as they pertain to individual clients. Prepares reports regarding client background and progress while under supervision of corrections manager, or other probation officers. Duties include backup to adult pre-trial release program, coordinating community service, intake officer, managing the Ready to Work Program and other similar activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under supervision of the Corrections Manager, Program Supervisor, or a Probation Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision of other employees is not responsibility of this classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
• Develops programs to enhance client opportunities to work on behalf of their own social rehabilitation.
• Conducts personal interviews with clients to ascertain needs.
• Maintains chronological case history.
• Confers with families, schools, agencies, spouses, employers, and others relative to client needs.
• Conducts interviews and investigations of clients on probation or corrections parole.
• Presents facts and evaluations to courts.
• Carries out disposition ordered by court or other adjudicating agencies.
• Confers with supervisor, other agencies, schools, churches, public health agencies, law enforcement agencies, business and others relative to individual cases in outlining treatment and care programs.
• Monitors client performance with other agencies and programs.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.  

The Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to2025 plan year. *

*Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026). 

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country.  Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg.   Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains.  Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available.  We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Court procedures and processes.
• The criminal justice system; of the concept, intent, and philosophy of community corrections program or juvenile justice program.
• Behavior and adjustment problems in offenders.
• Various counseling techniques (i.e., motivational interviewing, etc.).

SKILL IN:
• Organizing materials and documents.
• Developing and maintaining appropriate, relevant professional relationships.
• Effectively communicating orally and in writing.

ABILITY TO:
• Conduct thorough background investigations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and to prepare findings in an objective and professional manner.
• Effectively deal with behavior and adjustment problems of adult or juvenile offenders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, volunteers, civic groups, the general public, public officials, agencies, coworkers and management.
• Attend work as scheduled and/or required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Two years’ college training is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in related field preferred. For Department of Community Justice, course study in a field related to corrections is preferred; for Pretrial Services Officer, course study in behavioral or social sciences is preferred. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
Good moral character and ability to obtain LEDS certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

May be subject to successful completion of a background check.

This position does not have power to arrest and is not considered as a probation or parole officer. State certification with the Department of Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is not required.

In the Department of Community Justice, this position is considered similar to positions such as intake worker, work crew supervisor, community service supervisor, ADES evaluators, and DUII evaluators.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY:
The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.

Contact with the public in office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals. 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.  This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Salary : $3,589 - $5,030