PO I - $4,726.00/Month (to start) – Plus Excellent Benefits

PO II - $5,025.00/Month (to start) – Plus Excellent Benefits

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY. http://www.co.umatilla.or.us/hr/

DESCRIPTION: Provide supervisory and investigative services to adult offenders placed on 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. The employee will work independently with minimal supervision. Employees are expected to demonstrate a high level of commitment, professionalism and responsibility. Employees are expected to demonstrate effective participation as outlined within the Umatilla County Community Justice Department Team Rules (attached). They may be required to work weekends or nights.

REQUIREMENTS:

PO I - Broad knowledge of adult behavior and adjustment problems and related treatment methods, probation practices and philosophy, the laws and regulations governing the operation of adult probation programs and the criminal justice system.

• Four years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal or social problems. Or a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field with major course work in behavioral science and one years’ experience. Or an associate’s degree in social services, such as Mental Health, Human Services, or Social Science and two years’ experience.
• Must have Department of Public Safety Standards and Training basic certification within eighteen months from the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Selected applicant must successfully complete a department approved psychological evaluation including a recommendation for employment from the evaluator.

Special Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.

PO II –

• Broad knowledge of adult behavior and adjustment problems and related treatment methods, probation practices and philosophy, the laws and regulations governing the operation of adult probation programs and the criminal justice system.
• Two years’ experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal and/or social problems.
• Must have Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Intermediate Certification in Parole and Probation and a Bachelor’s Degree, or an Advance Certification without a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must have a demonstrated knowledge and ability to manage complex casework.
• Certification of Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) required after hire.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and perform as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Must possess valid Oregon driver’s license.
• All applicants for this position will be subject to an extensive background check.
• Selected applicant must successfully complete a department approved psychological exam including a recommendation for employment from the evaluator.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Special Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Hermiston, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person