Bilingual Probation & Parole Officer II (Spanish/English)

Probation And Parole Officer

Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a highly collaborative and supportive individual to join our team as a Probation and Parole Officer (PPO). An essential function of this role will be supporting a caseload of people from various backgrounds.

Washington County Community Corrections serves an important role in keeping our community safe. This department works to prevent the recurrence of crime among adult Justice Involved Individuals (JIIs) by holding them accountable to the conditions of their supervision while supporting their efforts to live successfully in the community.

Community Corrections is committed to hiring individuals that reflect the various communities of Washington County, which will strengthen and bring improvements to the way we serve the community. As a commitment to your growth and professional development, Community Corrections leadership encourages and supports the success of all our employees through training, mentoring, and coaching.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, including methods of restraint and self-defense.
• Communicable diseases and associated prevention, control, and treatment.
• Behavior and adjustment problems of adult criminal JIIs.
• Adult criminal justice systems, including sentencing and probation and parole procedures.
• Interviewing, behavioral, and probation/parole counseling techniques.
• Caseload management.
• Service resource development.
• Principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Techniques of operating basic computer software and hardware applications.
• Skills to communicate with individuals or groups to effectively convey information.
• Verbally persuade and calmly defuse difficult and stressful circumstances.
• Effectively manage time and resources.
• Prepare written reports and maintain records.
• Operate typical office software.
• Investigate cases and objectively evaluate information.
• Assess personal needs of adult JIIs and determine treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and complete casework records.
• Learn and use self-defense tactics including the use of protective devices issued by the department.
• Actively participate in annual training and demonstrations on proper field security, physical defense, and arrest tactics and practices.
• Learn to handle, disarm, and control weapons in a safe and proper manner.
• Meet a variety of physical exertion requirements in the use of equipment and in the control and manipulation of resisting JIIs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing with individuals of varying backgrounds, including JIIs, court and law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, including co-workers and supervisors.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.
• Work without direct supervision.
• Meet deadlines and schedule time efficiently.
• Work effectively in stressful situations.
• Work as a team member and share knowledge and skills.
• Exercise appropriate judgment based on the circumstances.
• Remain calm and rational in routine and non-routine situations.
• Seek and receive feedback.
• Utilizes prioritization and critical thinking skills to proactively identify issues and develop potential solutions.
• Fosters and supports an engaging, diverse, and inclusive culture through ongoing learning, adaptability, compassion, and collaboration.

Bilingual Positions: Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test in a selected language, employees will receive bilingual pay in the amount of five percent (5%) of their base pay rate, exclusive of any other incentive pay, or a flat rate of seventy-five dollars ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Probation and Parole Officer I: Bachelor's degree in any concentration, AND Three (3) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required work experience. OR Associate's degree in any concentration, AND Four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of an Associate's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of required work experience. OR High School Diploma or equivalent, AND Five (5) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Probation and Parole Officer II: Bachelor's degree in any concentration, AND Three (3) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; OR Associate's degree in any concentration, AND Four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent, AND Five (5) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required work experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
• Must meet all certification requirements as a Probation and Parole Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within 18 months of hire (for Probation and Parole Officer I).
• Must be certified as a Probation and Parole Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) upon hire (For Probation and Parole Officer II).
• Must be a US citizen, or become a US citizen within 18 months of hire.
• Must be able pass bilingual English-Spanish testing for written and oral proficiency.
• For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, or email: View email address on click.appcast.io at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Recruiter:

Gregory Garabedian

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