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A Community Corrections Center Supervisor has broad supervisory responsibilities over staff and manages the day-to-day operations and security of the center during an assigned work shift. Work is performed in a minimum-security adult residential corrections facility that operates twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The role uses knowledge gained from experience and training, and exercise independent initiative and judgment when solving problems and accomplishing goals and objectives.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles and theories of human behavior-individual differences in ability and personality, learning and motivation. and assessment of behavioral disorders.

• The criminal justice system, including principles and procedures of supervision, motivation, training, and evaluation of staff performance.

Skills to:

• Develop, motivate, and supervise personnel as they work.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate work unit activities.

• Monitor and assess performance of individuals and the work unit and make improvements or take corrective action.

• Speak to others in a manner that effectively conveys information.

• Use modern office equipment, computers, and software.

Ability to:

• Maintain accurate and complete records and reports.

• Communicate orally and in writing so that others will understand.

• Read and understand written information, reports, and ideas.

• Negotiate with others to settle disputes and defuse conflicts.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

• 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.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Community Corrections Center Supervisor.

About the Department/Division:

For more information about Community Corrections, please visit: Community Corrections, Washinton County.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree incorrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field;AND1 year of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience;OR

• An Associate degree incorrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field;AND3 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience;OR

• A high school diploma or equivalent;AND5 years of experience in corrections, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or a related field which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience.

Additional Requirements

• Work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and nights.

• Available to be on-call as needed.

• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

• Must acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.

• Must be certified and in good standing as a Corrections Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

• Must be a US citizen, or become a US citizen within 18 months of hire.

• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment, psychological assessment, and the DPSST pre-employment medical exampriorto appointment.

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