• Job Description

  Req#: R-13108

  Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

  Pay Range:

  $26.76 - $32.77 Hourly

  Department:

  Department of Community Justice (DCJ)

  Job Type:

  Regular Represented

  Exemption Status:

  United States of America (Non-Exempt)

  Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  November 22, 2023

  
  The Opportunity:

  ***CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 23, 2023***

  OVERVIEW

  Help us create a safer community while developing your criminal justice skills as a Corrections Technician with the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice. As a Corrections Technician, you will gather and evaluate information related to the screening, release and monitoring of clients in the adult criminal justice system. Your work will be directed by probation/parole officers and other criminal justice professionals and supervisory staff.

  Day-to-day duties will include:

  • Obtaining and entering criminal information using computer data systems

  • Preparing and submitting accurate drafts, affidavits, reports and/or documents for court and other purposes

  • Monitoring client program compliance

  • Interviewing people who have been arrested to gather the information needed to determine their custody status

  • Referring clients to community resources

  • Maintaining accurate case records and files

  • Making court appearances, when required

  The Department of Community Justice is looking for career minded individuals who can demonstrate experience in the following areas:

  Workload Management: Able to effectively manage competing demands based on departmental priorities. Able to prioritize work, establish practical timelines for completing assigned tasks, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines. Flexible and adapt to changing and competing priorities.

  Technology Management: Currently proficient or able to become proficient with computer systems and run, read and interpret records from appropriate systems (e.g., Ecourts, LEDS, eSWIS, DOC).

  Attention to Detail/Analytical Skills: Attention to detail/analytical skills are imperative when working with Pre-Arraignment persons. The information gathered will be used to make data-supported release decisions within clearly established guidelines about the custody status or bail of persons arrested.

  Communication: Able to be tactful and can diffuse sensitive or difficult situations to facilitate collaborative problem solving. Able to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing. Familiar with Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques and can use MI techniques with Justice Involved Individuals.

  Case Management and Behavior Change: Experience developing, implementing and maintaining successful supervision, sanction and service strategies to reduce client delinquency. Able to interpret documents to assist clients, victims and other stakeholders. Able to triage emergency situations, including investigation, researching and reporting to Probation/Parole Officers.

  Work Schedule Flexibility: Some programs operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and employees may rotate from one program to another, so applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Corrections Technicians in the Pretrial Services Program and the Recognizance Unit are considered Essential Personnel.

  WORKFORCE EQUITY

  At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

  DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE

  Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change

  The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.

  The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 600 permanent, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 9,000 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 360 youth on formal and informal community supervision.

  More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .

  The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download .

  TO QUALIFY

  We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

  Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

  • Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent. (A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience. Course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related studies is desirable); AND

  • Two years of relevant experience which includes public service, work with service organizations, public safety experience that includes interacting with and providing instructions to others; OR two years of clerical experience in a criminal justice agency.

  • Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, including being fingerprinted.

  Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind, we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

  • Minimum of six months experience working with adult criminal justice clients or in a corrections setting is highly desirable.

  • Experience using law enforcement databases.

  • Experience reviewing, interpreting and analyzing public records to determine risk assessment of Justice Involved Individuals.

  *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

  *Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete nor submitted until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

  SCREENING AND EVALUATION

  The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

  • Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

  • Attach a resume (optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.

  • Cover Letter (optional): Please explain why you are applying for this position and describe your leadership experience in a public safety setting or in a human services setting.

  The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

  • Initial review of minimum qualifications

  • An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

  • Consideration of top candidates/Interviews

  • Background Investigation/Fingerprinting

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime

  Type: Represented

  FLSA: Non-Exempt

  Schedule: Variable Shifts Available

  Location: Multiple locations in the Portland metropolitan area

  Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente).

  • Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).

  • Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)

  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts

  • Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass

  • Access to wellness resources

  The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions.

  Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

  Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

  
  Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

  Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

  Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

  Questions?

  Recruiter:

  Joanne Campbell

  Email:

  joanne.m.campbell@multco.us

  Phone:

  +1 (971) 4012249

  Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

  Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

  Job Profile:

  6266 - Corrections Technician

• About the company

  Multnomah County /mʌltˈnoʊmə/ is one of 36 counties in the US state of Oregon.

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