Probation Department

Mission statement


Justice, Rehabilitation and Community Safety

Core Organizational Values


  • Ethical Behavior - Following the spirit of the rules and standards for principled conduct or practice, especially regarding policy and procedures

  • Open Mindedness

         - Being receptive to contradictory or new ideas/concepts without bias.

  • Empathy

         - Understanding another person's situation, feelings and motives. Empathy does not always require sympathy or agreement; it requires understanding.

  • Industriousness​

         - Being committed to hard work, self reliance, and creativity to meet Department standards.

  • ​Optimism

         - Thinking about the good qualities of someone or something. Believing that a good result will happen. Being hopeful.

  • Effectiveness

         - Successfully producing the intended result. 

Operating Principles


  • Recognition

    - Acknowledging others respectfully

  • Helpfulness

    - Demonstrating a willingness to help

  • Order

    - Relying on standardized procedures

  • Involvement

    - Encouraging active participation

  • Loyalty

    - Committing to the organizational mission and values

  • Autonomy

    - Exercising professional and personal growth

  • Self Development

    - Encouraging professional and personal growth

  • Respect

    - Treating others fairly and ethically
  • Learning from Failure - Learning through experience
  • Professional Pride - Appreciating worth in providing service to the community
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