Senior Parole & Probation Technician

The Lincoln County Community Justice Department is looking for a Senior Parole & Probation Officer in the Probation division. This person will assist with Transitional Independence Dedicated Education and Sobriety (TIDES) house duties, provide supervision of Work Crew Foremen, and coordinate staff scheduling. This role is also responsible for assisting Parole and Probation Officers (POs) with managing electronic detention.

$32.24 - $42.05 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Minimum Education Level

Associates and/or Professional Certification in the behavior science field.

Minimum Experience Level

Two- Three years in a criminal justice, behavioral health, or social services field.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties as determined by the County. 

Certifications

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. 

Knowledge of/Ability to:

• Oregon Revised Statues and Oregon Department of Corrections Rules and Procedures. Work is of considerable complexity in diverse work situations. Decisions are made with state laws and policy constraints.  
• Motivational interviewing techniques 
• Safety procedures and practices including First aid.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Facilitate life skills training and coaching.
• Safely and effectively operate power and hand tools, gardening and lawn equipment and light equipment such as pickup trucks, passenger van with utility trailer, and tractors.
• Plan and coordinate the work of others, effectively counsel, encourage, motivate, and supervise persons having attitudinal and behavioral problems.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Job Conditions: Requires working during and sometimes before and/or after normal business hours, with attendance at evening meetings and working on-call status. High potential for physical injury and/or harm. Frequently exposed to life threatening events as result of exposure to high-risk felony offenders in uncontrolled community settings. May assist officers at time of arrest, search, or other potentially dangerous situations. Requires dealing with angry and/or distraught people. Requires travel within and outside the County on a regular basis.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Salary : $32 - $42