Community Corrections Specialist

Position: Community Corrections Specialist I
## Community Corrections Specialist IApplyremote type:
In Person Only locations:
Hillsboro, ORtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 3, 2026 (22 days left to apply) job requisition :
R123
** Note**:
This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day
** prior
* * to the end date listed.
** Current Washington County Employees:
** Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
** Job Type:
** Variable Hour
** Pay Range:**$28.72 - $34.96 Hourly
** Department:
** Community Corrections
** FLSA Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** About the Opportunity:
** Join Washington County's Community Corrections Center as a variable hour Community Correction Specialist I! Both bilingual and non-bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. This position offers a flexible schedule and is a perfect way to gain experience working in the Community Corrections field! Individuals in this position can work up to 20 hours a week (must be at least 21 years of age).Washington

County's Community Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved adults with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, and skill-building. As a Community Corrections Specialist I, your responsibilities include monitoring the daily activities of justice involved adults (residents); maintaining security; coordinating the activities of residents; and making certain residents follow the facility regulations or procedures as well as interact with residents by providing information and assistance.

This position works within a facility operating 24 hour per day, 7 days per week.

This position is at-will and will accrue sick time; however, this position is not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.
** Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
** Behavior and adjustment problems of adult offenders;
Counseling techniques used to encourage behavioral change and appropriate life decisions;
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar;
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, residents, or the public from diverse groups and backgrounds;
Effectively communicate with persons of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds;
Make immediate decisions when dealing with crisis situations;
Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations.
** Shift Differential
** Employees working 6:00am – 4:30pm (Day Shift) receive base pay; employees working 2:00pm – 12:30am (Swing Shift) receive one dollar ($1.00) per hour shift differential; employees working 10:00pm – 8:30am (Night Shift) receive one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) shift differential per hour.
** How Scheduling Works
*** Each month, by the 10th, you will give your availability for the following month.
* There are three (3) shifts available, each 6 –10 hours long in length (day, swing, night).
* You will provide at least 10 shifts you are available to work the following month. This could be a combination of day, swing, and night shifts. All on-call staff must be available to work two (2) night shifts per month.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:
* Community Corrections Specialist.

Education and Experience:

* One (1) year of college coursework. Education must include some coursework in correctional studies, the social and behavioral sciences, or a related field to be qualifying;
** OR
* ** One (1) year of experience in a correctional or residential treatment facility for juvenile or adult offenders.

Additional Requirements
* Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
* Must be able to pass a post-offer psychological assessment prior to appointment.
* Work varied shifts,…