Parole and Probation Officer

Overview

Current employees : Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range : $40.06 - $51.09 Hourly

Department : Department of Community Justice (DCJ)

Job Type : Regular Represented

Exemption Status : United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) : October 30, 2025

The Opportunity : THIS WORK MATTERS

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.

The position of Parole and Probation Officer is dynamic, requiring commitment to genuine curiosity, continuous feedback, ability to make arrests, flexibility to work with others, and a willingness to immediately respond to situations or emergencies 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. We encourage applicants to consider their purpose in this demanding and complex public service career opportunity, as it presents challenges, yet equally offers high rewards and satisfaction. Selected applicants must successfully complete a 12-month trial service training period to evaluate their effectiveness in the position.

Here is a link to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training list of Critical & Essential Tasks of a Parole and Probation officer.

Come Find Your Why (video)

Parole and Probation Officer Career Information Forum

Wednesday October 8th and Wednesday October 22nd, 6 : 00pm – 7 : 00pm

Time zone : Pacific

Please join us to learn more about the Parole and Probation Officer career, this recruitment, and we will answer your questions.

Google Meet joining info

Video call link : https : / / meet.google.com / zcw-agdh-roc

Or dial : (US) +1 929-251-6033 PIN : 714 090 396#

More phone numbers : https : / / tel.meet / zcw-agdh-roc?pin=9383227536323

NOTE : This is a continuous recruitment. We will be processing applications every four weeks. The next application review will be applications received on, or before, October 30, 2025.

EPICS Case Management : 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.

Some examples of evidence-based practices that we use include :

• Motivational Interviewing : You'll establish rapport with Justice Involved Individuals and enhance their motivation to succeed through collaborative communication, confronting issues in a non-threatening manner, and using positive and negative reinforcements. You'll identify each client's needs and risk factors, develop timelines to help them meet their goals, and implement action plans for clients and their families.
• EPICS (Effective Practices in Community Supervision) : You will be trained and use a research driven case management model specifically designed to address the highest criminogenic risk domains. EPICS includes a focus on the use of cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Effective Communication : Your ability to communicate in a respectful manner and adapt your communication style for diverse audiences will be key to working effectively with clients, community partners and co-workers. Your writing skills and attention to detail will enable you to prepare accurate, well-written reports and documents for the courts, treatment agencies and other stakeholders, often within tight timelines. All candidates must be able to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Investigation and Public Safety Work : You will conduct field investigations, adhering to specific protocols and standards, to uncover facts that are often hidden, unique or complex. You will utilize crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation skills to keep the community, your clients and yourself safe. You'll make decisions to arrest in accordance with departmental rules and procedures. You'll coordinate, conduct arrests, and transport as necessary.
• Organization and Time Management : You will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing your own workload to meet strict deadlines. You will work independently and as part of a team, and you'll develop creative ideas to handle your caseload efficiently.

We encourage bilingual applicants to apply. Some positions require oral and written fluency in English and a second language.

The Department of Community Justice is looking for Criminal Justice professionals who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas :

WORKFORCE EQUITY

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.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change

The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) provides supervision and services to justice involved youth, adults, families, and communities. Our efforts are guided by evidence-based strategies that maximize our resources and results, and by our core belief that people can change. We aim to address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior, and to help people successfully engage in civic life. DCJ is a national leader in adult and juvenile community justice and offers continual education and training. The Department collaborates with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community to achieve its vision. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 600 employees and supervises approximately 7,000 justice-involved individuals annually. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and supervises about 360 youth.

More information about the Department of Community Justice can be found at : www.multco.us / dcj

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters : Multnomah County employees may be reassigned to support emergency responses. For more information, visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless labeled required. Details about screening are available on the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills :

Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills :

Transferable skills : Describe any transferable skills on your application and explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

Application materials required : online application, resume, and cover letter addressing interest and qualification alignment. Cover letter limited to one page.

The Selection Process : Initial review of minimum qualifications, evaluation of materials, supplemental questions, timed writing, interviews, background investigation, fingerprinting, physical and psychological evaluations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 : Not eligible for hybrid or routine on-site / telework. This position is Ad-hoc.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, transit benefits, wellness resources, and PSLF. For more details, see the benefit package.

EEO and Veterans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans' Preference is available. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is provided upon request.

Questions?

Recruiter : Danny Fajardo

Email : danny.fajardo@multco.us

Phone : +1 (971) 291-9300

Job Profile : 6276 - Parole and Probation Officer

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