Community Corrections Specialist

THE POSITION

The Opportunity

The Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved individuals with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, and skill-building.

As a Community Corrections Specialist I, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining center security
• Coordinating activities for residents
• Providing residents with assistance and information
• Ensuring facility regulations and procedures are followed
  
  

For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link: Community Corrections Specialist I

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate can effectively communicate with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures, they thrive in a team environment, and they approach their work with integrity and dedication to serving the Washington County community.

Shift Differential

New employees will start on night shift. Movement to other shifts is based on seniority. Employees working 7:00am – 3:30pm (Day Shift) receive base pay; employees working 3:00pm – 11:30pm (Swing Shift) receive one dollar ($1.00) per hour shift differential; employees working 11:00pm – 7:30am (Night Shift) receive one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) shift differential per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

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 DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain appropriate State of Oregon DPSST certification within 12 months.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer psychological assessment prior to appointment.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Oregon State Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Obtain and maintain first aid/AED/CPR certification.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.
• For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis .
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection Process

• Minimum Qualifications Review: An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources every Monday.
• Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
• Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
• Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment conditional on successful completion of a background check/driving record check, psychological evaluation, and physical capacity test.
• Online Examination: Candidates that do not have a bachelor's degree will be invited to an online examination. This is required by DPSST. The exam will cover the following:
• Name and number matching
• Interpreting diagrams and forms
• Numerical skills
• Public relations
• Reading comprehension
• Start Date:A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
  
  

Our Commitment to You: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points

Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment

Elle Krueger, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

[email protected]

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