Parole and Probation Officer

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

Pay Range:

$41.38 - $52.78 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 18, 2026
• 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 are links to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training list of Critical & Essential Tasks of a Parole and Probation officer and OAR 259-008-0010 Minimum Standards for Employment as a Law Enforcement Officer or Utilization as a Reserve Officer

Come Find Your Why (video)

Parole and Probation Officer Career Information Forums

The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Time zone: Pacific

Please join us to learn more about this recruitment, the Parole and Probation Officer career, and to ask questions.

• Google Meet joining info:
• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bqg-xnct-ytf
• Or dial: ‪(‪US‬)‪ +1 317-978-1577‬ PIN: ‪117 668 115#‬

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 18, 2026.

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 unco v er facts that are often hidden, unique or complex. You will utilize your 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. (This can be challenging in a setting where work tasks and priorities change frequently.) You will work independently and as part of a team, and you'll develop creative and innovative ideas to handle your caseload as efficiently as possible.

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:

• •Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
• •Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
• •Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
• •Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
• •Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
• •Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit.
• •Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
• •Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
• •Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
• •Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.

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

More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .

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