Probation & Parole Services Supervisor
Job Type: Regular
Pay Range: $102,548.88 - $130,849.08
About The Opportunity
Community Corrections is currently looking for a Probation and Parole Services Supervisor. We are seeking a self-motivated team builder who wants to make a positive community impact working with Justice Involved Individuals (JIIs). 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.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and supervise parole and probation services
- Serve as a technical expert on effective supervision of parole and probation clients
- Supervise teams of probation and parole officers (PPO) and other paraprofessionals
- Assist PPOs in managing Justice Involved Individuals (JIIs) on their caseloads
- Implement a comprehensive probation and parole services program
- 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 JIIs, fellow employees, court, and law enforcement personnel
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse individuals and groups
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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
- Communicate effectively with individuals or groups to 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
- Work independently
Qualifications
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.
Pay
$102,548.88 - $130,849.08