Salary
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Job Number
24DOCCR236TF165
Closing Date
1/3/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking to fill Probation Officer positions within the Adult Specialized Supervision Services (AS3) division, Enhanced Supervision.
The Enhanced Supervision position will supervise probationary clients who have committed a *** offense. The officer works toward client change and public safety through a combination of individual assessments, individualized case planning, and supervision strategies matched to offender need and risk.
These positions are open to different levels of experience/qualifications and could be hired into the Probation Officer (PO), Senior PO, or Career PO level.
Hennepin County employees in the PO/Senior/Career Job Classification are encouraged to apply to be considered for a promotion or lateral transfer.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Salary based upon qualifications and duties:
Probation/Parole Officer salary: $60,080.36 - $90,120.54 Annually
Probation/Parole Officer, Senior salary: $63,084.38 - $94,626.57 Annually
Probation/Parole Officer, Career salary: $69,550.52 - $104,325.79 Annually
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these position types:
These are full time, benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as either a Probation/Parole Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, Senior, or Probation/Parole Officer, Career.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Senior.
Click hereto view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Career.
In these positions, you will:
• Assess client risk and needs and provide guidance, counseling, and monitoring as appropriate.
• Supervise clients in accordance with supervision standards and case plans including transfer cases from outside of Hennepin County.
• Prepare court reports, court orders, and attend court hearings.
• Provide and use resources related to sexual or pornography addiction, sexual health, chemical use, abusive behaviors, mental health treatment and monitoring; cognitive behavioral interventions; and work in collaboration with stakeholders to address specific needs and risk of an offender.
• Assist clients in completion of initial Predatory Offender Registration paperwork and maintain compliance with *** offender registration statutes.
• Review forensic reports and follow search and seizure evidence procedure.
• Maintain case files, records, and correspondence.
• Perform onsite Officer of the Day duties.
• Conduct field and home visits.
o Individuals hired at the Probation Officer (PO) level must demonstrate an ability to supervise a caseload with the least complex cases within the unit and build proficiency and competency with essential functions of the position through formal and informal training, and perform the duties listed above.
o Individuals hired at the Senior PO level must operate with limited oversight and demonstrate an ability to actively case manage more complex cases, independently developing/adjusting supervision and/or case plans and defending decisions independently in court, and perform the duties listed above.
o Individuals hired at the Career PO level must demonstrate an ability to operate independently with the most complex cases within the unit, are proficient with correctional Evidence Based Practices, and may stand in for a Corrections Unit Supervisor (CUS) to coach Senior- and PO-level peers on their work assignments requiring higher level functions.
Need to have:
• For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, one of the following:
o Associate degree in any field and four or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Bachelor's degree in non-related field and two or more years of relevant full-time equivalent approved, related paid or volunteer experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
o Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field, and one or more years of full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
o Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including the completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by degree program).
o Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
• For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, Senior, one of the following:
o Associate degree in any field and six or more years full-time equivalent paid experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Bachelor's degree in non-related field and four or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field, and three or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
o Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by degree program); and one or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
• For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, Career, one of the following:
o Associate degree in any field and eight or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Bachelor's degree in non-related field and six or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field, and five or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by the degree program); and three or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
o Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Nice to have:
• Experience:
o Performing case management with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
o Working in a probation or supervised release (parole) position.
o Working with individuals with a history of sexually offending or with predatory offender registration requirements.
o Creating written reports for the court.
• Knowledge of:
o The criminal justice system.
o The principles of Evidence-Based Practices.
o AFS policies and procedures.
• Ability to:
o Complete static, stable, and acute assessments.
o Use differing intervention strategies which facilitate offender change.
o Work with a diverse population.
• Effective communication skills and well organized, detail oriented, and comfortable with evolving technology.
Application materials will be reviewed and invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Job offer will be contingent on passing a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, employment history/reference check, criminal background check including fingerprinting, and driver's license check prior to employment.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855