Initial Posting Date:

01/22/2026

Application Deadline:

02/09/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,459- $9,408

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Adult Parole & Probation Officer-Linn County (Albany) Multiple Positions!

Job Description:

Adult Parole & Probation Officer-Linn County (Albany) Multiple Positions!

Community Corrections Division

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community and supporting public safety? Linn County is recruiting to fill two positions for dedicated, motivated Adult Parole and Probation Officers to join our team in Albany, Oregon.

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

About the Job – Your Role

As an Adult Parole and Probation Officer you will manage felony parole and probation correctional cases. You will assess the needs of those on parole or probation assigned by the courts or Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. You will identify services to support those on parole or probation with their rehabilitation and readjustment into society. You will monitor their behavior and ensure compliance with their case plan. You will investigate and take appropriate action to address supervision violations as needed.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill multiple vacancies.

This position is represented by the Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree; AND two (2) years of experience working in a Criminal Justice setting; or two (2) years in a social service, counseling, or case management program with primary responsibility for guiding or counseling individuals in the solution of occupational, educational, personal or social problems; OR

Successful completion of two (2) academic years (90 quarter hours or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university; AND three (3) years of experience working in a Criminal Justice setting; OR three (3) years in a social service, counseling or case management program with primary responsibility for guiding or counseling individuals in the solution of occupational, educational, personal or social problems.

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

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

Employees will be required to carry a firearm and must obtain and maintain a qualifying score with their agency assigned firearm.

Applicants who have a Parole and Probation Officer intermediate certification from Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training will receive an additional 3% and those who possess an advanced certificate will receive an additional 6%.

Requested Skills

• Experience with performing assessments, case planning, and/or behavior change plans for those on parole and probation.
• Prior professional experience with testifying in court or writing reports.
• Prior field work as it re