Parole and Probation Officer

About the role

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 Forums The 2nd and 4th 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/wbr-zurd-tmm Or dial: ‪(US) +1 385-246-2951‬ PIN: ‪418 577 777‬# 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, June 14, 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 a