Probation/Parole Officer/Senior/Career
Salary
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Job Number
23DOCCR236FM201
Closing Date
9/22/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is looking to fill one or more Probation Officer positions for the traditional unit within the Adult Probation Supervision Services (APSS) division. 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 depending on related experience of the candidate. These Probation/Parole positions are for the supervision of high-risk person, property, and domestic and drug offenders. The officers work toward client changes as well as public safety through a combination of offender assessments, individualized case planning, and supervision strategies matched to offender need and risk.Hennepin County employees in the PO/Senior/Career Job Classification are encouraged to apply to be considered for a promotion or lateral transfer. 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 AnnuallyProbation/Parole Officer, Career salary: $67,854.17 - $101,781.26 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 55415 or the Probation Center North, 4336 Lyndale Ave North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412 and remote as job duties require. Work hours are generally between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. While this position is 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 after the new employee successfully completes probation.About these positions type:This is a full time, benefit earning position. 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:
· Assess client risk and needs and provide guidance, counseling, and monitoring as appropriate.
· Supervise clients in accordance with supervision standards and case plans.
· Prepare presentence investigations, court reports, court orders and attend court hearings.
· Provide and use resources related to chemical use, abusive behaviors, mental health treatment and monitoring; cognitive behavioral interventions; and work in collaboration with other resources to address specific needs and risk of an offender.
· Maintain case files, records, and correspondence.
· Onsite Officer of the Day duties.
· Conduct field and home visits.
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, 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 one of the below areas 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 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 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 one of the below areas 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 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 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 one of the below areas 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 The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Writing presentence investigations.
o Working as a probation or parole officer.
o Conducting home and/or community visits with clients.
· Knowledge of:
o The criminal justice system.
o The principles of Evidence-Based Practices.
o Adult Field Services (AFS) policies and procedures.
· Ability to:
o Complete LS-CMI assessments.
o Use differing intervention strategies which facilitate offender change.
o Work with a diverse population.
· Excellent communication skills and well organized, detail oriented, and comfortable with evolving technology.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us 612-348-7855