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Occupational Report for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists (21-1092) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

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Employment Outlook for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Parole / Probation Officer 1 - La Grande 2/4/10 La Grande $2,910/mo
Group Life Worker (On Call) 1/13/10 Salem $12.00/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists
License License Authority Web Site
Parole And Probation Officer oregon.gov/DPSST/SC/index.shtml
Wages for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.46 $18.62 $22.67 $26.77 $30.68 $22.67 $47,146
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 15.87 17.86 21.09 24.31 28.50 21.39 44,498
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.59 17.08 23.03 27.96 31.05 22.64 47,074
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 17.42 19.15 22.04 25.14 27.23 22.13 46,025
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Regional Employment Projections for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,766 1,964 198 11.2% 20 33 53
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 578 630 52 9.0% 5 11 16
Multnomah / Washington 207 221 14 6.8% 1 4 5
Jackson / Josephine 155 178 23 14.8% 2 3 5
Lane 143 158 15 10.5% 2 3 4
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 125 137 12 9.6% 1 2 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 105 145 40 38.1% 4 2 6
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 96 104 8 8.3% 1 2 3
Grant / Harney / Malheur 74 79 5 6.8% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 63 71 8 12.7% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 55 58 3 5.5% 0 1 1
Douglas 50 58 8 16.0% 1 1 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 46 50 4 8.7% 0 1 1
Clackamas 43 48 5 11.6% 1 1 1
Klamath / Lake 31 33 2 6.5% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 24 26 2 8.3% 0 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,766
Total, All Industries Private 18
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 18
Total, All Industries State 773
Public Administration State 773
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 750
National Security and International Affairs State 23
Total, All Industries Local 965
Public Administration Local 965
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 964
Educational Requirements for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists
  • Access Social Service Resource Providers
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Arrest, Search And Seizure Law
  • Apply Counseling Techniques
  • Apply Cultural And Religious Awareness
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Institutional Care Procedures
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Apply Psychological Assessment Tools
  • Apply Psychology Theory
  • Apply Pursuit Tactics
  • Apply Sociology Theory
  • Chart Clients' Personal Data
  • Collect Client Data
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Communicate With Children And Adults
  • Compile Data Related To Social Work Or Entitlement Programs
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Prisoner Pre-Release Activities
  • Counsel Inmates
  • Determine Program Eligibility
  • Determine Program Status
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Manage Detailed Case Records In A Social Work Setting
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Operate Two-Way Radio In Law Enforcement, Fire Or Emergency Setting
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Provide Emotional Support To Social Services Clients
  • Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Refer Clients And Patients To Community Services
  • Relate To Clients' Socioeconomic Conditions
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Schedule Appointments
  • Supervise Adult Care Residents
  • Use Appropriate Physical Response In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Use Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-3174
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Portland Community College
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
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Mental Health Counselors 60%
Social Workers, All Other 58%
Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors 52%
Community And Social Service Specialists, All Other 52%
Marriage And Family Therapists 49%
Medical And Public Health Social Workers 47%
Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers 46%
Child, Family, And School Social Workers 45%
Social And Human Service Assistants 43%