Probation Officer Shift Lead

Dakota County•Hastings, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Shift Lead Probation Officer in the Juvenile Service Center (JSC) located in Hastings, MN. The role operates on a 4-day on, 2-day off rotation, including scheduled days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is based within a secure juvenile facility. Dakota County seeks probation officers who act as change agents, engaging clients, assessing barriers, facilitating access to services, motivating change, and extending interventions for client success. The JSC Probation Officer-Shift Leader works with supervisors to manage building operations and resident programming. Community Corrections is part of the Community Services Division, which focuses on Integrated Service Delivery to meet diverse client needs across various departments, including Social Services, Public Health, Veteran Services, and Employment and Economic Assistance. Applicants will be considered for future Shift Lead positions for the next six months.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field
12 months experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field
Valid driver's license
Must successfully complete a background check and meet criminal history background criteria.
Ability to use computers and learn various database systems including CSTS, CSIR, MNCIS, Statewide Supervision System, CJINN, and others.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certificate within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the Supervisor to actively manage building operations and programming, including meals, medication delivery, and completing well-being checks.
Oversee building operations and programming in the absence of a supervisor.
Facilitate the referral and intake process at the Juvenile Service Center, including screening and assessment.
Receive and accurately process referrals from Law Enforcement, Dakota County Crisis, and other Corrections Departments.
Process new resident intakes, including use of the Risk Assessment Instrument, fingerprints, drug screenings, and completion of the intake process.
Act as a leader to other staff, interns, and volunteers, providing direction during crisis situations.
Support residents in their work on case plans created by the case manager to target criminogenic needs.
Employ motivational interviewing to aid clients in constructing intrinsic reasons for behavioral change.
Promote skill building by utilizing EBP strategies.
Maintain complete client records and documentation in keeping with department, state, and legal standards.
Coordinate staff to perform specifically defined client services, including assigning staff to work in living units when there is no supervisor on duty.
Respond to citizen or other criminal justice professionals' requests for information.