Parole and Probation Officer

• 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.

Please join us to learn more about this recruitment, the Parole and Probation Officer career, and to ask questions.

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. 

• Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
• Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
• Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
• Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
• Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit.
• Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
• Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
• Personal Development: You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
• Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.

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.

More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.

Every day, 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.

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.

• Oregon Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer or Utilization as a Reserve Officer OAR 259-008-0010
• Parole/Probation Officers are Sworn Peace Officers and must be able to pass the certification requirements of the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within eighteen months of hire. State statutes on DPSST exclude from attendance any person convicted of any mandatory disqualifying event as listed on the website linked here: OAR 259-008-0300.
• 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, law enforcement, or corrections, 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 or in the process of finalizing U.S. citizenship and completed within 18 months of hire. 
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a physical examination (Video of ORPAT obstacle course demonstration that will be part of your officer training).
• Must successfully pass a 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.

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 Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc.

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.