As we have covered in this chapter, the most common career opportunity within Community Corrections is the Parole and Probation Officer (Community Corrections Officer). Many agencies who have begun to implement Crime Prevention Science Solutions and Evidence-Based Practices are also expanding their Reentry and Diversion Specialists as well as Program Coordinators.

9.5.1 Parole and Probation Officer

To learn more about the role, responsibility and job opportunities of a Parole and Probation Officer review the following resources:

• The Oregon Revised Statutes ORS 137.630—Duties of parole and probation officers
• The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Parole and Probation Officer—Job Announcement
• The Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon, Community Corrections Division Website
• The Oregon Department of Corrections Community Corrections Website
• The Tennessee Department of Corrections put together a series of five “Day in the Life” YouTube videos highlighting the role of their probation and parole officers, review the five-chapter video series below.

Figure 9.21. “Day in the Life: TN Probation & Parole Officer – Chapter 1-5 [Youtube Video].”

• To learn more from those currently working in the field of Community Corrections in Oregon check out the Corrections Community Podcast.