Senior Probation Officer
About The Position
Anoka County Community Corrections is dedicated to building a safer community. We lead with innovative, research‑based, and results‑driven practices. The department currently has an immediate opening for a Senior Probation Officer. This role includes providing care and correctional treatment to individuals in Anoka County’s correctional facilities while ensuring a safe, secure, and well‑supervised environment. Key responsibilities include community supervision, case management, and delivering essential court services. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of March 2nd, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree.
- At least four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
- 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
- Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Training in the following areas: Motivational Interviewing, Carey Guides, Core Correctional Practices, Decision Points, etc.
- Knowledge of evidence-based correctional practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop treatment or case plans, use motivational interviewing to promote positive behavior change, assess residents’ readiness for change, and engage residents in the change process.
- Assist with relapse prevention, facilitate groups, coordinate programs, and develop residents’ post-custody release plans.
- Collaborate with providers including school personnel, treatment providers, social services, law enforcement agencies, and families regarding residents’ educational needs, treatment plans and progress, and behavioral progress.
- Apply knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes, chemical health policies and laws, state and federal laws related to licensing standards, de-escalation strategies, and evidence based correctional practices.
- Supervise residents in all facets of juvenile institutional programming, communicating information to other personnel to enforce rules, regulations, policies, and ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
- Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including contacts with clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies.
- Utilize department and offender data systems and computer hardware.
- Conduct security checks of building and grounds and search resident, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Respond to emergency situations and call for assistance in the worksite and intervene with appropriate level of force.
- Comply with the disciplinary practices of the institution in reporting rule violations and applying sanctions.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
