Probation & Parole Officer II

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: Regular Pay Range: $42.17 - $53.85 Hourly Department: Community Corrections FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt About the Opportunity: Depending on certifications, appointments to this position could be as a Probation and Parole Officer I or II.    Pay Range:   Probation and Parole Officer I $ 36.43   - $4 6 . 48   Probation and Parole Officer II $ 42.17   - $ 53.85   (Must be DPSST Certified for Probation and Parole at time of hire)   Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring for a highly collaborative and supportive individual to join our team as a Probation and Parole Officer (PPO). An essential function of this role will be supporting a caseload of people from various backgrounds.  About the Department   Washington County Community Corrections serves   an important role   in keeping our community safe. This department works to prevent the recurrence of crime among adult Justice Involved Individuals (JIIs) by holding them accountable to the conditions of their supervision while supporting their efforts to live successfully in the community.    Community Corrections is   committed to hiring individuals that reflect the various communities of Washington County, which will strengthen and bring improvements to the way we serve the community. As a commitment to your growth and professional development, Community Corrections leadership encourages and supports the success of all our employees through training, mentoring, and coaching.   Ideal   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :   Knowledge of:   Crisis intervention techniques, including methods of restraint and self-defense.   Communicable diseases and associated prevention, control, and treatment.   Behavior and adjustment problems of adult criminal JIIs.   Adult criminal justice systems, including sentencing and probation and parole procedures.   Interviewing, behavioral, and probation/parole counseling techniques.   Caseload management.   Service resource development.   Principles and processes for providing customer service.   Techniques of operating basic computer software and hardware applications.   Skills to:   Communicate with individuals or groups to effectively convey information.   Verbally persuade and calmly defuse difficult and stressful circumstances.   Effectively manage time and resources.   Prepare written reports and   maintain   records.   Operate typical office software.   Ability to:   Investigate cases and objectively evaluate information.   Assess personal needs of adult JIIs and   determine   treatment plans.   Maintain   accurate   and complete casework records.   Learn and use self-defense tactics including the use of protective devices issued by the department.   Actively   participate   in annual training and demonstrations on proper field security, physical defense, and arrest tactics and practices.   Learn to handle, disarm, and control weapons in a safe and proper manner.   Meet a variety of physical exertion requirements in the use of equipment and in the control and manipulation of resisting JIIs.   Communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing with individuals of varying backgrounds, including JIIs, court and law enforcement personnel, and the   general public .   Establish and   maintain   cooperative working relationships with individuals, including co-workers and supervisors.   Establish and   maintain   cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.   Work without direct supervision.   Meet deadlines and schedule time efficiently.   Work effectively in stressful situations.   Work as a team member and share knowledge and skills.   Exercise   appropriate judgment   based on the circumstances.   Remain calm and rational in routine and non-routine situations.   Seek   and receive feedback   Utilizes prioritization and critical thinking skills to proactively   identify   issues and develop potential solutions.   Fosters and supports an engaging, diverse, and inclusive culture through ongoing learning, adaptability, compassion, and collaboration.   To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with   both   position s , use th e following   lin ks :     Probation and Parole Officer I .    If you are currently DPSST Certified for Probation and Parole, use the following link to review the essential duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Probation and Parole Officer II classification:   Probation and Parole Officer II   Minimum Qualifications     To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:    Education and Experience:   Probation and Parole Officer   I   Bachelor’s degree in any concentration,  AND  Three (3) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.  Possession of a   Bachelor’s   degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required work experience.   OR   Associate’s degree in any concentration,  AND  Four (4) years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field.  Possession of an   Associate's   degree in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of required work experience.  OR   High School Diploma or equivalent,  AND  Five (5) years of experience in c