At Multnomah County, we take pride in the more-than-6,000 employees who make up our mighty workforce. Their contributions extend far beyond the time clock, as they invest in the lives of individuals, families and communities. This rings especially true for the passionate staff at the Department of Community Justice (DCJ), providing supervision and services to justice involved youth, adults, families, and communities guided by the department’s vision of "Community Safety through Positive Change."
We are seeking qualified individuals to join the Department of Community Justice in a variety of roles, including parole and probation officers, juvenile custody services specialists and more. These positions play a crucial role in supporting justice involved individuals succeed, while contributing to public safety.
The DCJ team is composed of a richly diverse group of people from all walks of life, each of whom brings their own unique experience and story. Come find your why by joining the team to make a positive, lasting impact on individuals and our community.
Multiple roles are available!
DCJ employees work collaboratively across the County and the community to address critical community safety needs. They work directly with justice involved adults, youth and their families to help change the trajectory of their lives. Open positions currently include:
- Parole and Probation Officer (closing May 18 with additional recruitments to come)
- Sworn Senior Manager (closing May 11)
- On-Call Juvenile Custody Services Specialist (Open until filled)
More positions are open at: multco.us/jobs
Multnomah County offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, generous paid leave and more.
Hear from staff who found their “why”
Many Department of Community Justice staff have shared their “why,” and the range of answers helps tell the story of Multnomah County.
De’Andre Frison, a juvenile court counselor with DCJ’s Juvenile Services Division, told us:
“When I was 13 years old I was placed on probation, during that process I realized there wasn’t somebody that had lived experience that had actually gone through the things I was going through at the time. So I knew that once I had the opportunity to be that individual and provide my lived experience to be guidance for the youth going through that same process, I had to take full advantage of that opportunity. You’re a mentor, you're a family advocate.”
Parole and Probation Officer Jacqueline Jones, who works in DCJ’s Adult Services Division, shared:
“It’s important for you to care about people — care about their well-being — - regardless of where they’ve come from or what they’ve done, but also to be comfortable with following through and drawing a line when you’ve set a boundary. It’s your responsibility as a probation officer in executing that authority when it’s necessary.”
About Multnomah County’s Department Of Community Justice
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice (DCJ) provides supervision and services to justice involved youth, adults, families, and communities. Our efforts are guided by evidence-based strategies that maximize our resources and results, and by our core belief that people can change. We aim to address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior, and to help people successfully engage in civic life. As a nationally recognized leader in adult and juvenile community justice, DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of continual education and training. The Department works collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community to achieve our vision - community safety through positive change.
