Parole & Probation Deputy

Tillamook County Sheriff's Office Community Corrections Parole & Probation Deputy

Department : Community Corrections

Union Affiliation : Teamsters

Work Schedule : Varies

Total Hours Per Week : 40

As of January 1, 2025, Tillamook County is a PERS employer. New employees hired after January 1, 2025 are eligible to participate. Those that are currently participating in PERS will enter automatically, all other employees have a 6 month waiting period.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND PAY STRUCTURE :

• County pays 100% of the premium on Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Employees hired on or after January 1, 2025 will only be eligible for the PERS plan.
• HRA VEBA : Employees receive $115 per month to this personal tax-free health reimbursement account.
• Employee Assistant Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Sick Leave
• Paid vacation after 6 months
• In lieu of holidays, employees accrue 8 hours of holiday credit per month.
• Additional Pay applies if you meet the qualifications :
• Law Enforcement Certifications : DPSST Intermediate Certified Police Officer earns 4% incentive on base pay; DPSST Advanced Certified Police Officer earns 7% incentive on base pay.
• Bilingual pay : Successful completion of bilingual fluency and competency, employee receives 5% incentive on base salary.
• Longevity : 2% on base salary beginning after the 12th year of continuous service in the bargaining unit; 4% on base salary beginning after the 15th year of continuous service in the bargaining unit; and 6% on base salary with 20 years or more continuous service in the bargaining unit.

ABOUT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE :

The Tillamook County Sheriff's duty is to maintain peace within the county, and as an elected official the Sheriff is accountable to the people of Tillamook County. Citizens living and visiting Tillamook County receive many services from your Sheriff's Office. Some of the major operations include our 54 dedicated employees running and maintaining the Jail, Search and Rescue on land and water, processing and delivery of civil papers, Community Corrections (Parole and Probation), Court House Security, major crime team response, and support of the municipal City Police Departments.

ABOUT THE POSITION :

Community Corrections, also referred to as the Adult Parole & Probation Department is a division of the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office. Community Corrections provides supervision, services and sanctions to approximately 280 felony and selected misdemeanor offenders being supervised on Parole, Probation, Post Prison Supervision of other related release status. Risk / Needs assessments are conducted, and referrals made to community partners for specialized services.

For non-resident offenders, the division facilitates the offenders return to their county or state of residence. The division also manages a system of structured sanctions for offenders engaged in non-compliant behavior.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential Functions

The ability to drive a motor vehicle for transporting persons and maintain a valid driver's license.

Other Functions

All other duties assigned by the Sheriff's Office administrative staff.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

Knowledge : Considerable knowledge of the adult criminal judicial system as it relates to the field of Parole and Probation. Considerable knowledge of social service theory, principles and practices to be able to identify problems, decide appropriate action, and provide treatment services. Considerable knowledge of human behavior and adjustment problems as it relates to adult offenders. Considerable knowledge of behavioral intervention, management and support strategies. Considerable knowledge of sound case management. Considerable knowledge of community resources, functions and procedures of other social service agencies and service providers. Considerable knowledge of and ability to participate in program planning, evaluating and implementing programs to meet specific objectives. Basic knowledge of drug and alcohol and effects on human behavior.

Skills : Skill in writing clear and concise correspondence, records, treatment plans, reports and statistical data. Skill in interviewing, counseling and listening techniques and principles. Skill in family and group dynamics.

Abilities : Able to communicate effectively in both written and oral form. Able to plan, consult, coordinate with agencies, clients, law enforcement agencies, and the community. Able to work effectively with people of all income levels and diverse backgrounds. Able to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities. Able to utilize problem identification and resolution techniques. Able to manage time efficiently and to remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high-pressure situations. Able to teach socialization and living skills to individuals with various learning levels. Able to establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data. Able to courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, agencies, law enforcement agencies, parole board, service agencies, the community, clients, families, and the public. Able to demonstrate proficiency firearms and use of defensive tactics to adhere to agency policies. As an essential function of the position, employee must adhere to a code of conduct and ethics as established by the County, DPSST and rules of Oregon law with the ability to maintain the status of honesty, non-discriminatory behavior, and credibility in all matters including legal proceedings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

To promote enforcement of the law by improving competence of police officers, parole and probation officers and corrections officers, the Board on Police Standards and Training establishes 1) training standards for physical, emotional, intellectual and moral fitness, and 2) reasonable minimum training for all levels of career development, basic through advances certifications. Furthermore, all appropriate employees are required to participate in mandatory department training in areas of new law updates, physical fitness and firearms.

Minimum standards for employment as a law enforcement officer, as well as experience and training requirements for certification levels, are established in the Board of Public Safety Standards and Training Act, ORS 181.610-690, and reprinted in the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Policy and Procedures Manual.

Minimum standards are :