Probation Officer Assistant

Anoka County • Lino Lakes, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of 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 residents 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. Anoka County’s Human Services division is committed to working with people to improve lives through collaboration across its five departments: Community Corrections, Community Social Services & Behavioral Health, Economic Assistance, and the Job Training Center. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies, including temporary, non-benefit eligible positions. Interviews will begin the week of 01/12/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by date of hire.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in corrections, criminal justice, criminology, counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or closely related field.
• One year (2,080 annual hours) of 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow DOC licensing standards including mandated resident well-being and high-risk checks.
• Facilitate intakes for new admissions.
• Complete audits on the following: medication delivery, CSTS-FA intakes, youth property, and building supplies.
• 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.
• Complete medication verification, maintain care, and custody of all residents in placement.
• Communicate with all stakeholders and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident 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.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED