Wallowa County Parole and Probation Officer

Position Summary

The Parole and Probation Officer position provides supervisory and investigative services to adult offenders placed under supervision by releasing authorities to reduce risk of criminal conduct through community supervision, sanctions, counseling, adjustment, rehabilitation, and other services to manage offender behavior and elicit positive offender response.

This position will also serve as the Parole and Probation Work Crew Coordinator for the Wallowa County Community Corrections Office. The Work Crew Coordinator is responsible for a 10-hour shift every Saturday, supervising a crew of 1-10 sentenced offenders. The coordinator plans and organizes projects and transports adult offenders who have been sentenced to provide uncompensated labor to the community. Days and hours of the week can vary.

Essential Duties

Conduct personal interviews with offenders; collect and evaluate data to determine offender risk; maintain chronological case histories. Develop a supervision/case plan for each offender and monitor progress through follow-up interviews and investigations; monitor payment of court ordered restitution. Confer with supervisors, schools, churches, public health agencies, law enforcement agencies, courts, and businesses related to individual cases. Conduct random searches of offenders' residences and property to ensure compliance with outlined conditions; make arrests as necessary; seize and store evidence.

Prepare written reports and maintain the necessary records for the effective operation of the program; develop sentencing recommendations for various dispositions ordered by the sentencing authority. May provide counseling and crisis services to offenders and their families. Conduct pre-sentence investigations, parole and post-prison supervision release investigations, out-of-state transfer investigations, in-state transfer investigations and pre-employment investigations.

May facilitate cognitive restructuring groups and other evidence-based programming for offenders. The Director/Lieutenant will periodically review work for compliance with department policies and State statutes. Position is currently Wednesday - Saturday. Other duties and hours of employment may be assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Position reports to Parole and Probation Lieutenant/Director.

Work Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week)

Working Conditions

Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases. Incumbent operates vehicles and may be required to sit/stand for extended periods while performing various duties.

Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callback. Must be available evening shifts, including weekend and holiday assignments as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will participate in an oral interview process, be required to complete entry level employment examination, medical and psychological screening, pre-employment drug screen and pass a thorough background investigation with hiring contingent on passing the investigation.

Successful completion of Oregon Physical Ability Test (ORPAT) required. Successfully complete 6-8 weeks at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Academy. Must maintain annual certification requirements. This position requires an 18-month probationary period.

Physical Requirements

Candidate sees close and distant objects within normal parameters and uses peripheral vision; sees at night and under dark or low light settings; demonstrates sufficient depth perception; differentiates between colors; uses olfactory senses; hears within normal range; speaks clearly; uses a loud voice to shout; sits, walks, stands and moves around in the work area for extended periods of time; climbs stairs and/or inclines repeatedly; bends, stoops, crawls and kneels; kicks open doors; lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.; pulls and pushes up to 100 lbs.; pushes doors open using shoulder; reaches for and lifts 10 lb. objects; turns neck and twists body 90 degrees in either direction; uses chemical agents to quell disturbances; works in an area that has chemical agents released into the air; works in a wide range of indoor and outdoor temperature conditions; writes legibly; grasps, handles and manipulates objects with hands; implements finger dexterity to manipulate objects; holds, aims and discharges firearms with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications; works flexible hours during the day and week; works day, afternoon, evening and night shift work; meets the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification requirements and successfully completes all phases of FTEP within 12 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science or criminal justice or 45 credits in behavioral science, social science, criminal justice or three years' experience in criminal justice, social service or working with the public is preferred.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Completion of Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Basic Certification in Parole and Probation, Firearms, First Aid/CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens and Defensive Tactics within one year of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving record as driving is required for the position.

Knowledge of

• Behavior and adjustment problems in adult offenders and the ability to effectively deal with these problems.
• Modern practices, policies, procedures and evidence-based techniques employed in the supervision of parole, post-prison supervision and probation offenders.
• Criminal laws and criminal justice system.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing word processing software to track and maintain case histories.

Ability to

• Interact with adult offenders and recommend proper treatment.
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems concerning parole and probation offender management.
• Use judgement in directing or performing functions in an efficient and lawful manner.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Keep accurate records.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, subordinates, offenders, the courts, other agencies and the public.

Compensation & Benefits

$25.79 - $32.63 hourly rates - 7 steps

Non-Exempt

Wallowa County Sheriff's Association

Benefits Summary (Subject to Change - Currently Bargaining)

• Payday is the last working day of the month.
• In lieu of holidays, full-time employees receive nine (9) hours credit holiday time off for each full month worked.
• Step increase per contract.
• Health Insurance Premiums: 90% of monthly premium paid by Wallowa County, 10% of monthly premium paid by employee.
• HSA contributions for employees enrolled in County insurance.

Vacation Accrual

• 0 - 5 Years: 8 hours per month
• 5 - 10 Years: 10 hours per month
• 11 - 15 Years: 12 hours per month
• 16 - 20 Years: 14 hours per month
• After 20 Years: 16 hours per month

Employees can accrue up to twice the annual accrual at the end of the fiscal year (excess is forfeited). Paid out at termination.

Sick Leave Accrual

• 8 hours per month, unlimited.
• Payment at termination: 1/2 up to 240 hours.

Life Insurance

• $10,000 Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (County Paid).

Life Flight (Air & Ground)

• Covers eligible household dependents by IRS tax laws (County Paid).

Retirement

• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - County pays both the employer and employee contributions into PERS as identified by ORS 238.205.