Parole & Probation Division Minimum Requirements

The following are minimum standards and examples that may cause your rejection for consideration as an applicant with Lane County's Community Justice & Rehabilitation Services. This list is not all-inclusive but does cover some typical examples.



• Must be 18 years of age by the date of appointment.
• Must be a high school graduated or have successfully passed G.E.D. equivalency test.
• Application and background information must be furnished completely, accurately, legibly, truthfully, without deception, gross error or pertinent omissions.
• Applicants convicted of felony crimes will not be considered to advance further in the process.
• Conviction of DUII within last three years.
• History of drug sales or of drug use including marijuana, methamphetamine, LSD, etc., without proof of satisfactory rehabilitation.
• Conviction of some misdemeanor crimes may be cause for rejection.
• Conviction of domestic violence.
• Multiple arrests without conviction.
• Multiple traffic violations (for example: three moving violations in the last twelve months may cause rejection).
• Conviction of major traffic crimes within last three years.
• Multiple bankruptcies of repeated failure to pay just debts.
• History of habitual use of alcohol without proven rehabilitation, including driving under the influence.
• History of mental, psychological or personality disorders, to include threats of self-destruction or suicide.
• History indication a propensity for violence, assault or inability to control one’s temper and anger even under provoking circumstances.
• History of multiple involvements in neighborhood disputes.
• History of association with known criminals other than family members.
• Any statement written or spoken that is verified to be untruthful.
• Termination for cause or termination during probationary period from pervious law enforcement or criminal justice employment.
• History of any conduct that could reasonably be concluded would adversely affect the veracity, credibility, and/or ability to reach sound decisions and use good judgment in performance of duties.
• History of injury or disability that may hinder ability to perform duties of an Office Assistant when reasonable accommodation cannot be made.
• A personal history that would bring disrepute, embarrassment, or lack of public support to the Lane County Administration Department, if appointed.
• Violation of department policies and/or procedures, rules and regulations after appointment to position.
• Record over the past three years of excessive absenteeism or tardiness during your employment.
• A history of job instability reflected by multiple changes in jobs and/or occupation over that past three years.
• Failure to successfully complete or pass any portion of the selection process for his position.
• Dishonorable discharge from military service for any of the reasons stated here.