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Parole & Probation Manager, Community Corrections Manager 1 (Albany)

Albany | ODOC | Linn County Parole & Probation Full time

Initial Posting Date:

01/04/2026

Application Deadline:

01/14/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Parole & Probation Manager, Community Corrections Manager 1 (Albany)

Job Description:

Parole & Probation Manager, Community Corrections Manager 1 (Albany)

Linn County Parole and Probation

Community Corrections

Are you a motivated leader who believes in second chances, accountability, and safer communities? Join us today to make a meaningful impact with Adults on Supervision (AOS) while enhancing community safety by guiding a team that works daily to support rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety.

*Note: This position is scheduled to receive a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5% effective February 1, 2026, and an additional 4.0% COLA effective January 1, 2027. These increases are not reflected in the salary range listed in this posting.

Applicants who qualify for PERS may be eligible for an adjusted salary range reflecting an additional 6.95%.

About the Job – Your Role

You will play a vital role in reducing recidivism, minimizing victimization, and promoting reformation through accountability, support, and service coordination. As the manager you will oversee a large, multidisciplinary team of Parole and Probation Officers (POs), volunteers, and contract personnel—ensuring supervision practices comply with all applicable statutes, policies, and standards.

In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations and multiple agency functions, providing oversight of staff performance, coaching, and training in partnership with designated training officers. You will also implement and update policies and procedures, collaborate with community partners such as treatment providers and transitional housing programs, and support successful AOS outcomes by ensuring access to vital services.

You will act as a liaison between the agency and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in improving community safety through integrated service delivery. Additionally, you will assume the responsibilities of the Local Community Corrections Director in their absence.

This position is management services and is m eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;

OR

Two (2) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Employees are required to receive certification by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in Basic Probation and Parole within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Employees are required to obtain Supervisory and Management Certification through DPSST within two (2) years of hire unless certifications are already obtained, and the employee is in good standing.

Employees must maintain an appropriate Oregon State driver license to drive a vehicle in usual and emergency situations.

Employees must maintain a qualifying score with duty firearm(s) if they are authorized to carry them for duty.

Requested Skills

  • Experience in direct supervision of multidisciplinary teams (POs, case aides, volunteers, etc.)
  • Ability to apply and enforce policies, procedures, and legal standards (statutes, administrative rules, agency policies)
  • Experience interpreting criminal justice or correctional regulations.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices in parole and probation supervision
  • Understanding of risk/needs assessments and supervision strategies
  • Managing program goals, caseload flow, staffing resources, and reporting
  • Experience updating and implementing procedures to improve service delivery.
  • Coordinating with external partners (e.g., treatment providers, housing programs, law enforcement)
  • Preparing and reviewing professional correspondence, reports, and performance documents
  • Strong verbal communication with staff, external partners, and court officials
  • Public speaking or presenting to boards, stakeholders, or community groups.

Special Qualifications

  • Meet DPSST Physical Standards
  • Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015
  • Have a history of law-abiding behavior OAR 259-008-0070
  • Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
  • All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience and education related to community corrections, criminal justice, or law enforcement.

Application Information

  • In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting, which may require long periods of sitting or standing, as well as occasional irregular work hours. At times, work may be performed outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions; telework may be required at times. Occasional travel, sometimes to remote areas of the county. Enters Adults on Supervision’s (AOS) homes, subject to hazards contained therein. May sustain physical injuries when confronting, search, or arresting an AOS. Intervenes in and controls acts of negative behavior and violence. May sometimes experience high levels of stress and physical exertion at a moment’s notice.

Linn County Community Corrections office is tobacco free. Uses of tobacco products are prohibited within the buildings or on the grounds. Tobacco use is permitted inside or along the side of the employee’s personal vehicle.

May include travel by state vehicle to attend meetings/trainings.

This position is located in at 1117 Jackson St. SE in Albany, Oregon.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

About the Process – What to Expect

  • After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
  • Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
  • The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
  • Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
  • Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, Medical Evaluation, Psychological Evaluation and reference checks.
  • A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
  • A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.Johnston@doc.oregon.gov 

Reference Number: 192615

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  • ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
  • This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
  • 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. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.