Adult Division Supervisor

Announcement# 2026-010

Closing Date: May 15, 2026, THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO INTERNAL COLUMBIA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Salary Range: $8,514.00 to $10,822.00 per month

The ADULT DIVISION SUPERVISOR position is full-time, 40 hours, FLSA exempt, Civil Service, and not represented by a Union.

Columbia County is looking for a skilled supervisor to lead our community justice adult division.

The Community Justice department partners with community groups and human services agencies, and provides a continuum of supervision, incarceration, and programming to manage offender behavior.

We work in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Corrections, the Oregon Youth Authority, and local criminal justice agencies. This partnership provides a cost-effective way to hold offenders accountable while assisting them through the process of changing their criminal behavior.

Through these programs, we provide public safety and strive to reduce recidivism while supervising those referred to the Juvenile Division and Adults sentenced to probation, post-prison, or parole.

DUTIES: Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct the activities of the Adult Division of the Community Justice department. Supervise and direct the work of the Parole & Probation Officers. Perform professional corrections casework investigating and supervising misdemeanor and felony offenders under the jurisdiction of the county Community Justice program. Supervise and implement sanctions and programs to assist in offender accountability and behavior change. Work as part of the leadership team to oversee general operations and functions of the department.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a four-year degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field. Four years' of increasingly responsible experience as a Parole Officer within adult corrections. At least one year of supervisory experience. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a Parole & Probation Officer Certificate from the Department of Police Safety Standards. Possession of Law Enforcement Data System Certification. Must successfully complete supervisory classes at DPSST as designated by the Director within one year of hire. Possession of First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications. Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the county's liability policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY: Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, methods, and techniques of the supervision and treatment of adult offenders. Thorough knowledge of applicable federal law, state criminal laws, case law decisions, state administrative rules and parole rules and Attorney General opinions. Extensive knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems in criminogenic issues with adult offenders and methods of treatment. Considerable knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems in adult offenders and methods of treatment. Considerable knowledge of the principles of psychology in relation to adult offenders. Knowledge of management principles and practices of human and financial resource management.

Skill in LEDS and other industry specific software and Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate department activities based on policy guidelines, regulations and laws.
• Think conceptually and quickly to get to the heart of a problem.
• Set priorities and develop realistic solutions to problems.
• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound judgment and not be afraid to take reasonable risks.
• Adapt to change or new situations and openly acknowledge and work through conflict. Accept responsibility and be able to work well with ambiguity.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Model 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.
• Provide constructive feedback in a way that is sensitive to the emotions of others.
• Act in such a manner as to maintain the confidentiality of the records and issues and other matters that may be encountered.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with persons of various ethnic, racial, or age groups and socio-economic levels who may be hostile or abusive.
• Enforce all laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards consistently to ensure compliance and to protect the public's health and safety.
• Perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately.

Join our team - Columbia County online application must be completed - Apply today!

www.ColumbiaCountyOR.gov