Probation Officer Assistant - Anoka County : Job Details

Anoka County Community Corrections is working to build a safer community. We are committed to leading through implementing innovative, research based, and results driven services. The Community Corrections department has immediate openings for Probation Officer Assistants. In this role, you'll work with offenders in three juvenile correctional facilities, providing individual and group support through program facilitation, maintaining safety and security, documenting behavior, and performing regular well-being checks.

These are full-time, non-exempt, on-site positions. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies, including temporary, non-benefit eligible positions. Interviews will begin the week of August 18th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Salary: $27.53 per hour. 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $57,262.40 to $80,184.00 ($27.53 to $38.55 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more. Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities.

This position will work at the Anoka County Juvenile Center campus, located at 7555 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Expected work schedule is shift work, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Positions are primarily scheduled to work second shift (3:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.) or third shift (11:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.). Full-time Probation Officer Assistants at these facilities work six consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, followed by three consecutive days off. All institution staff is scheduled on a rotating schedule and may vary based on business needs and supervisory discretion.

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Probation Officer Assistant. DOC licensing standards including mandated resident well-being and high-risk checks. Facilitate intakes for mental health, medical, cultural, educational, gender, etc. Complete audits on the following: medication delivery, JAIMS intakes, youth property, and building supplies. Perform case review and take appropriate action according to policy to include ordering Urinalysis (UA's). Focus on pro-social skill development, effective use of rewards and sanctions, use of a variety of individual/group counseling approaches, and facilitation of diverse programming. Balance minimally restrictive actions while allowing consequences for client actions. Consult with supervisor regarding low needs, high-risk clients and high needs, low-risk clients. Complete medication verification, maintain care, and custody of all residents in placement. Communicate with all stakeholders and complete required paperwork. Maintain accurate documentation of case activity utilizing department and offender data systems and computer hardware. Respond to emergency situations and calls for assistance in the worksite and intervene with appropriate level of force.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed High school diploma or equivalent education. Must be at least 21 years of age by the closing date of this posting. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. Must successfully pass criminal and driver's license background checks.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree in corrections, criminal justice, criminology, counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or closely related field. Job-related experience in a correctional or probation setting. Knowledge of criminal justice system, processes, and chemical health policies and laws. Knowledge of state laws related to correctional facilities. Skill in motivational interviewing techniques and investigation strategies. Skill in effective behavior modification and de-escalation strategies. Experience with evidence-based correctional practices.

Assignments required several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing. Physical activity may include handling/carrying equipment, reaching, climbing, or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Periodic high levels of exertion in the form of self-defense, pursuit, or restraint of an individual are possible for some assignments. Law enforcement equipment may include but is not limited to radios, pagers, handcuffs, first aid equipment, restraints, chemical agents, Tasers, and protective equipment such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and the LELS union.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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