Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:
Regular

Pay Range:
$102,548.88 - $130,849.08 Salary

Department:
Community Corrections

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

The Probation and Parole Services (PPS) Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises parole and probation within the Department of Community Corrections. The Supervisor is a technical expert on tasks related to the effective supervision of parole and probation clients. The role has broad supervisory responsibility for one or more teams of probation and parole officers (PPO) and other paraprofessionals involved with supervision of clients. The incumbent will exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative to assist PPOs managing JIIs on their caseloads. The position receives general direction from the Parole and Probation Manager.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of behavior and adjustment problems of JIIs.
• Probation counseling, case management, and the adult criminal justice system, including sentencing and probation procedures.
• Correction theory and methods.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Fiscal and program management.

Skill to:

• Communicate with individuals or groups to effectively convey information.
• Verbally persuade and calmly defuse difficult and stressful circumstances.
• Make recommendations regarding the disposition and activities of clients.
• Effectively manage time and resources.
• Prepare effective written reports and maintain records.
• Operate office software.

Ability to:

• Supervise and implement a comprehensive probation and parole services.
• Investigate cases and objectively evaluate information.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate PPOs and case monitors.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Work effectively with JII's, fellow employees, court, and law enforcement personnel.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, clients, community partners, and/or vendors.

About the Department/Division:

For more information about Community Corrections, please visit: Community Corrections, Washinton County.

Minimum Qualifications

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Probation & Parole Services Supervisor | Washington County, OR

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND 7 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience; OR
• An Associate's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; AND 5 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience; OR
• A Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field; AND 3 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership 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 per Washington County policy.
• Must acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
• Must have a current certification as a Probation Officer from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST); or obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must be a US citizen or become a US citizen within 12 months of hire.
• Must pass a post-offer physical capacities assessment, psychological assessment, and the DPSST pre-employment medical exam prior to appointment.
  
  • For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

Questions?

Recruiter:
Gregory Garabedian

Email Address:
[email protected]