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Director of Community Justice
Location:
Saint Helens, OR
Description:
Announcement # 2023-015 Closing Date : Open Until Filled Salary Range : $9,048 - $11,498, per month The DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE position is full-time, 40 hours, FLSA exempt, non-Civil Service, and not represented by a Union. This position reports directly to the elected three member governing Board of County Commissioners. Columbia County is looking for a dynamic, proven leader to lead our Department of Community Justice for both the Adult and Juvenile Divisions. The Community Justice department's mission is to reduce criminal conduct and help keep residents of Columbia County safe. We do this by providing evidence-based programming and interventions for adults and juveniles that aim to prevent individuals from re-offending, while also addressing the underlying issues of crime. The department partners with community groups and human services agencies, and provides a continuum of supervision, incarceration, and programming to manage offender behavior. The Adult Division of the Community Justice department is responsible for supervising adult criminal offenders sentenced to Probation by the court or released to Post-Prison Supervision or Parole from a correctional facility. The Juvenile Division of the Columbia County Department of Community Justice is committed to protecting the public and reducing delinquency by holding youth accountable to their victims and to their community. DUTIES : Responsible for professional performance and administration of the Community Justice Department. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Department. Perform professional adult or juvenile corrections casework investigating and supervising misdemeanor and felony offenders and conditional release offenders. Fairly enforce all laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards to ensure maximum compliance and to protect the public health and safety. Plan, organize and direct all Departmental activities, including those with other governmental units and private organizations. Work directly with a wide range of community groups, public and private sector officials, County employees, individual citizens and as part of the County management team. Promote excellence, dependable performance, responsible customer services, pride, initiative, commitment, cooperation, safety and a team approach throughout the Department. Evaluate and define Departmental programs and policies along with the development of budget proposals in accordance with the vision of the County as articulated by the Board of County Commissioners. Supervise staff of professional, technical and office support staff and hold them accountable for results. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : Equivalent to a four-year university education in business, public administration, law enforcement, social sciences, sociology, psychology or closely related field. Six years' experience as a Parole Officer within Adult Corrections or in child welfare or juvenile court work involving the counseling or maladjusted youth or juvenile parole and pre-parole investigations. Experience should include supervisory responsibility, with at least three years of supervisory experience. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of Law Enforcement Data System Certification. Possession of a Parole/Probation Officer Certificate from the Oregon Department of Police Safety Standards and Training or the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association. Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY : Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, methods and techniques of the supervision and treatment of adult and juvenile offenders. Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws. Extensive knowledge of management principles and practices of human and financial resource management. Ability to: Plan, implement, and evaluate Department activities based on policy guidelines, regulations and laws. Think conceptually and quickly get to the heart of a problem. Set priorities and develop realistic solutions to problems. Express ideas effectively, verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment and not be afraid to take reasonable risks. Adapt flexibly to change or new situations and acknowledge and work through conflict openly. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity. Model the positive behavior desired in others and promote collaboration and shared responsibility for Departmental success. Look for opportunities for people to contribute, develop skills, take responsibility and be trusted. Develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, County officials and the general public. Comprehend and interpret laws, rules and regulations, court rulings and other pertinent information and apply it to department policies and procedures. Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today! www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov
Company:
Columbia County, Or
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January 25 on ApplicantList
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