What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parole and Probation Officer III - Supervisor position at Umatilla School District?
SALARY: $8,120.00/Month (to start) Plus Excellent Benefits
CLOSING: Open Until Filled - Weekly review
DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
General Description
The employee in this position works under the direction and guidance of the Director and Deputy Director of the Community Correction division. The employee in this position provides supervision of the Departments Field Services Staff, are responsible for the management of the assigned Field Services day to day operation including the direct supervision of individual offenders, are expected to provide leadership to Department Staff in the demonstration of commitment, professionalism, and responsibility. The employee is expected to demonstrate effective participation as outlined within the Community Justice Department team rules, listed below. This employee may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
Must have two years' experience directly working with and supervising adult offenders in a community setting including responsibility for independent caseload management and decision making.
Must also have an additional three 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 related field with major course work in behavioral science.
An associate's degree in a social service field may substitute for two years of social service experience. There is no substitute for the two years working with adult offenders.
Must have demonstrated skill and knowledge of the principals of staff supervision; knowledge of the principals of program administration and management; knowledge of the principals of long and short range planning; ability to provide leadership to professional staff; ability to make professional decisions and to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision or guidance; ability to meet deadlines and schedule time efficiently; ability to work as a team member and share knowledge and skills.
New employees must successfully complete a department approved psychological exam including a recommendation for employment from the evaluator.
Experience as a police officer or institution counselor may be considered applicable.
Must obtain DPSST basic parole and probation officer certification within one year of appointment.
Must complete DPSST supervisory class within eighteen months of appointment.
Ability to work harmoniously and build effective relationships with supervisors, employees, other managers, public agencies and individuals.
Must have strong work ethic, integrity and be accountable.
Must be engaged and dependable at work to provide strong, positive leadership to staff.
Detail oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to interpret and apply statues, administrative rules, and guidelines.
Knowledge of the principals of long- and short-range planning.
Ability to make clear, concise reports and recommendations.
Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must possess a valid drivers' license.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Desirable Qualifications
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.
UMATILLA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT TEAM RULES
So That Everyone May Maintain Focus On The Highest Quality Public Safety Services In Umatilla County, We Are Each Committed To Fostering An Effective, Safe Environment Within Which To Work. We Require The Following From All That Choose To Be a Member Of The Community Corrections Department
Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CLOSING: Open Until Filled - Weekly review
DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
General Description
The employee in this position works under the direction and guidance of the Director and Deputy Director of the Community Correction division. The employee in this position provides supervision of the Departments Field Services Staff, are responsible for the management of the assigned Field Services day to day operation including the direct supervision of individual offenders, are expected to provide leadership to Department Staff in the demonstration of commitment, professionalism, and responsibility. The employee is expected to demonstrate effective participation as outlined within the Community Justice Department team rules, listed below. This employee may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
Must have two years' experience directly working with and supervising adult offenders in a community setting including responsibility for independent caseload management and decision making.
Must also have an additional three 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 related field with major course work in behavioral science.
An associate's degree in a social service field may substitute for two years of social service experience. There is no substitute for the two years working with adult offenders.
Must have demonstrated skill and knowledge of the principals of staff supervision; knowledge of the principals of program administration and management; knowledge of the principals of long and short range planning; ability to provide leadership to professional staff; ability to make professional decisions and to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision or guidance; ability to meet deadlines and schedule time efficiently; ability to work as a team member and share knowledge and skills.
New employees must successfully complete a department approved psychological exam including a recommendation for employment from the evaluator.
Experience as a police officer or institution counselor may be considered applicable.
Must obtain DPSST basic parole and probation officer certification within one year of appointment.
Must complete DPSST supervisory class within eighteen months of appointment.
Ability to work harmoniously and build effective relationships with supervisors, employees, other managers, public agencies and individuals.
Must have strong work ethic, integrity and be accountable.
Must be engaged and dependable at work to provide strong, positive leadership to staff.
Detail oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to interpret and apply statues, administrative rules, and guidelines.
Knowledge of the principals of long- and short-range planning.
Ability to make clear, concise reports and recommendations.
Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must possess a valid drivers' license.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
Desirable Qualifications
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.
UMATILLA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT TEAM RULES
So That Everyone May Maintain Focus On The Highest Quality Public Safety Services In Umatilla County, We Are Each Committed To Fostering An Effective, Safe Environment Within Which To Work. We Require The Following From All That Choose To Be a Member Of The Community Corrections Department
- Avoids triangulation (does not talk about others behind their back or second guess the decisions of others, nor do effective team members listen to anyone else talk about a team member behind their back or second guess their decisions)
- Always steps in to help; sees a job and does it.
- Is honest-steps up to state their opinion
- Is truthful-relies on facts rather than on gossip or rumors
- Proposes solutions, not just problems
- Listens
- Is open to criticism; accepts coaching
- Leads by positive, effective example (Practice what you preach)
- Maintains a positive attitude
- Is willing to do the same work they ask others to do
- Comes to work prepared for the job
- Shares knowledge with others
- Asks for help
- Accepts help
- Offers to help
- Wants to be here-shows up on time, has a positive attitude and demonstrates enthusiasm
- Takes pride in their appearance
- Has good communication skills- listens, makes eye contact, others respond positively to his/her comments, asks questions, doesn't interrupt
- Takes on responsibility
- Is loyal (doesn't speak ill of the agency or others, performs high quality work)
- Shows Professionalism (appearance, pride in work, quality work, attitude, and consistency of behavior, behavior that reflects well on the agency.
- Respects others
- Takes ownership
- Conformity- dresses properly, is consistent in the quality of work, uses the same policies, procedures, systems, ways of enforcing laws
- Knows the job
- Does the job
- Decentralizes decision-making authority as deeply into the organization as possible
- Initiates and accepts personal education and development
- Solicits and is willing to accept different points of view
- Consistently demonstrates effective use of available resources before personal interests
- Utilizes the chain-of-command in an effective manner
Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $8,120