Certified Parole and Probation Officer

Parole and Probation Officer

Are you a Certified Parole and Probation Officer (Oregon DPSST) looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about community safety and are you a force for positive change? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? As a Parole / Probation Officer (PPO) with Multnomah County's Department of Community Justice, you can play a key role in creating a stronger, safer community.

In this position, you will help your clients develop prosocial behaviors using core correctional practices. You'll use cognitive interventions and behavioral practices with clients to promote lasting behavior change. You will also provide supervisory and investigative services to adult justice involved individuals (JII) placed on supervision by releasing authorities. You'll have autonomy and discretion to manage your workload. There are a variety of cases that will strengthen your breadth of knowledge and skills. DCJ has several specialty units such as Culturally Responsive Unit, Sex Crimes Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, Mental Health Unit, Gang Unit among others.

Per the FOPPO Union Contract, there are opportunities for Trainer Premium pay in designated instruction areas such as Survivor Skills, PTO trainer, Case Management, Risk Assessments, etc.

If you're looking for a strong team where you can develop and grow in your career, you've found the right opportunity with the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice.

Being one of the first Agencies to use EPICS case management and Evidence Based practices, we take pride in leading the way with innovative solutions. To learn more about the Department of Community Justice, visit www.multco.us / dcj and to learn more about Multnomah County's dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion read the Multnomah County Justice and Equity Agenda.

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.

EPICS (Effective Practices in Community Supervision) : You will be trained in 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 work, 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.

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.

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 Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.

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 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.

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 Disaster Service Worker Information page.

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills

• Current or recent (within 2.5 years) Parole / Probation officer certification by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) pursuant to ORS 181.640. DPSST Number must be provided on your resume and you must attach a copy of your certification.
• Bachelor's degree in either criminal justice, administration of justice, psychology, sociology, social work or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, AND;
• Six months experience in either responsible social counseling, case management, community corrections, or law enforcement, OR;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience. (Example#1 : Two year associates degree in a related field AND two years and six months of listed experiences. Example#2 : No college AND four years and six months of listed experiences.)
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must successfully pass a physical examination and psychological evaluation
• Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant's criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills

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 selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows :