Salary
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Job Number
22DOCCR236BH131
Closing
5/5/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking multiple Probation/Parole Officers to work in the Felony Investigations unit. These positions will primarily involve writing pre-sentence/pre-plea investigations, triage investigations, and criminal record summaries on felony cases. 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:
Probation/Parole Officer salary: $58,614.98 - $87,922.48 Annually Probation/Parole Officer, Senior salary: $61,545.73 - $92,318.60 Annually Probation/Parole Officer, Career salary: $67,854.17 - $101,781.26 Annually
Candidates in the PO/Senior/Career Job Classification are encouraged to apply to be considered for a promotion or lateral transfer.
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, A-1100, Minneapolis 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are generally Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with flexibility. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About these position types: These are full time, benefit earning positions. These positions are internally classified as either 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 here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Career. In these positions, you will:
· Evaluate client risk and needs utilizing objective assessments and other screening instruments; interpret and assess the information to inform supervision and make referrals for treatment or programming based upon client risk and needs.
· Promote client skill building by use of demonstrated proficiency and Evidence Based Practices (EBP).
· Provide tools to help client build a support system that positively impacts the client’s well-being and promotes success with supervision.
· Provide active case management with a variety of caseload contact standards, investigate client backgrounds, review public records, interview persons with first-hand knowledge of the individual, and participate and collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams and actively work with collateral contacts and the client.
· Collaborate with law enforcement and criminal justice partners regarding client involvement in criminal activity to promote public safety and rehabilitation.
· Maintain accurate documentation of a wide variety of case activity, including, but not limited to contacts with offenders, clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies, utilizing department and offender data systems.
· Contribute to effective inter-agency relationships through formal participation as a DOCCR representative and/or leader, including but is not limited to, justice stakeholder groups and agencies, human services, community organizations, academic institutions, department staff, volunteers, and interns.
o Individuals hired at the 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:
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and one of the following:
o Associates 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).
· Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, Senior:
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and one of the following:
o Associates 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.
· Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, Career
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and one of the following:
o Associates 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.
· Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Working as a probation or parole officer.
o Working with the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines.
o Working independently in a court room setting.
· Knowledge of:
o Criminal background check process.
o The Treatment Court Triage process.
o MNCIS, MGA, ICOTS, Statewide (S3), CSTS, MSGW, BCA/Portals and other related systems.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke Haaf