Probation Officer Talent Pool

Government of Alberta

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Corrections Branch offers community-based programs to adult and youth offenders through a network of 52 community corrections offices and four attendance centers located in 36 separate geographic locations in Alberta. This talent pool will be used to fill current and future wage, temporary, and permanent Probation Officer positions in regional locations across Alberta. Successful candidates may be eligible for Northern Alberta Employee Programs, which include financial allowances and incentives for employees working in designated northern communities. Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the interview. Full-time positions will work 36.25 hours per week. For wage positions, hours are not guaranteed and will be on an as-needed basis. Temporary contracts may range from 6 months to 18 months. Travel within the community may be necessary, therefore reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required. All costs associated with the recruitment process, including documentation fees and travel expenses, are the candidate’s responsibility. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the documents requested above from the province they reside in. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check and Academic Check. Positions involving work with youth will also require a Vulnerable Sector Check. A driver's abstract may be required for some Probation Officer roles within Community Corrections Branch and will be communicated to the candidate if necessary.

Requirements

• A desire to create safer communities and apply effective practices in community supervision (EPICS).
• Proven knowledge and experience in effective case management.
• Superior time management and organization skills.
• The ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other government ministries/agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, interpret and process information for investigative and casework processes.
• The ability to adapt quickly and adjust to change; strong problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking resulting in forward-thinking solutions.
• The ability to communicate professionally and objectively using a broad range of interpersonal communication styles.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, as well as the ability to follow and apply policy.
• Knowledge and ability in working with socially marginalized individuals and victims of trauma or intergenerational abuse as well as working with a trauma informed approach.
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work with little guidance.
• Personal resiliency and decision making skills.
• Own transportation to travel into the community to collaborate with community stakeholders.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and information.
• Correctional Service Worker 1: Two-year diploma in a related field plus two years related experience; or equivalent as described.
• A related one year certificate and three years of related experience.
• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience; or one year of experience for one year of education.
• Correctional Service Worker 2: University graduation in a related field plus 2 years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Two year diploma in a related field plus 4 years related experience; OR
• Completion of the in-service Criminal Justice Certificate plus 5 years related experience (applicable only to employees who have completed the certificate prior to it being discontinued on December 31, 2017).
• Related education: All formal completed education will be considered as relevant for purposes of meeting the Minimum Recruitment Standards.
• Related experience: Any combination of roles that demonstrate the following may make up the related experience: Experience in conflict management, Experience in customer/client or stakeholder relations, Experience in investigations or audits (focus is non-financial), Experience in a law enforcement or criminal justice environment, Experience providing guidance, instruction, intervention or social, behavioural or medical support services to individuals or groups.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with clients or inmates within a correctional or custodial setting (Examples: correctional peace officer, probation/ parole officer, police, sheriff or other law enforcement roles with custodial duties etc.)
• Directly related education (degree or diploma with a human or social services/sciences focus such as Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Correctional Studies, Justice Studies, Applied Justice, Criminology etc.)
• Experience providing services to justice-involved or other vulnerable individuals. (Examples: social work, case management, teaching, counseling, court/legal support, nonprofit work etc.)

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of community corrections programs and services to adult and young offenders.
• Ensure compliance of offenders with supervision orders issued by the Courts.
• Engage with community stakeholders.
• Assess risk and needs, formulate case plans, and apply Effective Practices in Community Supervision to support client behavior change.
• Conduct investigations, prepare reports, and attend court as required.
• Conduct field visits and liaise with local Police, Courts, and Correctional Centers as required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community counselling and programming resources.
• Work with systematic barriers that affect individuals and community.
• Promote a positive image of probation in the community.
• Deliver remote supervision to pre-trial and low risk sentenced offenders using RePath technology.
• Supervise and provide direction to a large number of clients across the province.
• Monitor clients who are Court-mandated to ankle bracelet electronic monitoring.
• Perform administrative and case work tasks and responsibilities within the Central Monitoring Unit.
• Onboard and provide policy adherent supervision of clients with electronic monitoring conditions.
• Manage electronic monitoring technology, including creating offender/client profiles and supervision parameters.
• Administer electronic monitoring Court-ordered conditions and facilitate a timely response to non-compliance.
• Monitor case files of clients on the electronic monitoring program, interpreting and responding to data from the electronic monitoring solution and client case files.
• Respond to any issues in a timely manner, including case management activities related to Electronic Monitoring conditions.
• Assess files and refer to a Probation Officer for casework beyond the scope of the Central Monitoring Unit.
• Support youth in fulfilling their legal obligations and promote their rehabilitation through structured programs, curfew compliance checks, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with the Correctional Peace Officer partner to ensure compliance, provide rehabilitative support, and guide youth toward positive life changes.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
• Financial allowances and incentives for employees working in designated northern communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree