Adult Probation Officer 1/2B (PCN 20-6872)

State of Alaska•Nome, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole, is recruiting an Adult Probation Officer for the Nome Probation Office in Nome, Alaska. This flexibly staffed position may be filled at the Adult Probation Officer 1 or Adult Probation Officer 2B level, depending on the selected candidate’s eligibility and completion of applicable training and qualifications. The position provides supervision and case management for adult male and female offenders who are required to report to the Department of Corrections. The officer supervises adult felony offenders on probation and parole for offenses including property and violent crimes, and works in office, field, court, and other settings. The Nome District Office serves Nome and 15 surrounding Bering Strait villages. Travel to Anchorage for training and to surrounding communities by small aircraft, boat, or ice road may be necessary. The role supports the Division’s mission to enhance public safety, assist the court in the fair administration of justice, hold defendants accountable, and connect people under supervision with community partners and resources that can support long-term change. Employees may be required to work shift assignments, and on-call availability may be required. The position requires use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.

Requirements

For Adult Probation Officer 1: a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university; alternatively, four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, or law enforcement; or a qualifying combination of postsecondary education and paraprofessional experience, with 2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal to one month of experience.
For Adult Probation Officer 2B: successful completion of training under a formally established Adult Probation Officer 1-2 (A or B) flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska, or a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university plus one year of professional experience in a listed criminal justice, public safety, social services, or law enforcement field, or as a social services case manager or counselor; alternatively, five years in a qualifying combination of postsecondary education and paraprofessional experience, with 2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal to one month of experience.
At employment, be at least 21 years old and a United States citizen or United States National.
At employment, have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or local school district as meeting graduation requirements, or a General Educational Development certificate.
Possess a valid United States-issued driver’s license at appointment and provide proof before reporting for duty.
Complete required Adult Probation Officer training and certification; advancement to Adult Probation Officer 2B requires completion of the Department’s Probation Officer Academy and Probation Officer Field Training Manual.
For employees subject to Alaska Police Standards Council requirements, obtain a basic correctional officer certificate within 14 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Pass the required criminal history/background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation; all Department of Corrections employees must be fingerprinted.
Submit the notarized F-3 Personal History Statement Form and required background documents.
Meet the specified criminal-history, controlled-substance, certification, and PREA-related eligibility restrictions.
Obtain the Department of Public Safety security clearance required to use APSIN.
Disclose employment actions resulting in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline when applying.
If selected for an interview, provide contact information for the three most recent supervisors and military evaluations if applicable.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide case management for adult male and female offenders reporting to the Department of Corrections, including adult felony offenders on probation and parole.
Conduct office meetings and interviews with offenders.
Complete risk and needs assessments.
Conduct urinalysis tests and provide referrals for treatment needs.
Conduct field contacts, violation arrests, and offender transports.
Acquire, document, and maintain historical and current information about people under supervision.
Ensure offenders comply with court- or parole-board-issued conditions and report violations to the relevant entities.
Work with the court, victims, and community partners to support effective supervision and community safety.