Parole and Probation Officer

$25.79 – $32.63 Hourly Rates, Union Represented

Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

“Together We Make a Difference.”

Join a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Wallowa County through integrity, professionalism, and public service.

Wallowa County is located in beautiful Northeast Oregon and serves approximately 7,500 residents. Known for its spectacular mountain scenery, ranching and agricultural heritage, vibrant communities, and outdoor recreation, Wallowa County offers meaningful careers dedicated to serving the public.

Wallowa County employs professionals in Administration, Public Works, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, Planning, Assessment & Taxation, Clerk, Treasurer, District Attorney, Juvenile, Veterans Services, Building Codes, Health & Human Services, and other public service departments.

At Wallowa County, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, accountability, and professional growth while providing exceptional service to our community.

The Parole and Probation Officer position provides supervisory and investigative services to adult offenders placed under supervision by releasing authorities to reduce risk of criminal conduct through community supervision, sanctions, counseling, adjustment, rehabilitation, and other services to manage offender behavior and elicit positive offender response. This position will also serve as the Parole and Probation Work Crew Coordinator for the Wallowa County Community Corrections Office.

The Work Crew Coordinator is responsible for a 10-hour shift every Saturday, supervising a crew of 1-10 sentenced offenders. The coordinator plans and organizes projects and transports adult offenders who have been sentenced to provide uncompensated labor to the community. Days and hours of the week can vary.

Conduct personal interviews with offenders; collect and evaluate data to determine offender risk; maintain chronological case histories. Develop a supervision/case plan for each offender and monitor progress through follow-up interviews and investigations; monitor payment of court ordered restitution. Confer with supervisors, schools, churches, public health agencies, law enforcement agencies, courts, and businesses related to individual cases. Conduct random searches of offenders’ residences and property to ensure compliance with outlined conditions;

make arrests as necessary; seize and store evidence. Prepare written reports and maintain the necessary records for the effective operation of the program; develop sentencing recommendations for various dispositions ordered by the sentencing authority. May provide counseling and crisis services to offenders and their families. Conduct pre-sentence investigations, parole and post-prison supervision release investigations, out-of-state transfer investigations, in-state transfer investigations and pre-employment investigations.

May facilitate cognitive restructuring groups and other evidence-based programming for offenders. The Director/ Lieutenant will periodically review work for compliance with department policies and State statutes. Position is currently Wednesday – Saturday. Other duties and hours of employment may be assigned.

Position reports to Parole and Probation Lieutenant/Director.

Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am – 5:00pm (40 Hours per week)

Work locations are in all types of indoor and outdoor environments. Contact with Individuals who may become violent, combative, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, mentally ill or who have communicable diseases. Incumbent operates vehicles and may be required…