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