Job Posting End Date: August 5, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $80,516.80 to $96,616.00 ($38.71 to $46.45 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/07/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Community Corrections mission is Working to Build a Safer Community. The Senior Probation Officer provides care and corrections treatment for residents of Anoka County's juvenile corrections facilities ensuring all residents are safe, secure, and supervised. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-siteposition. Interviews will take place the week of August 12th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $80,516.80 to $96,616.00 ($38.71 to $46.45 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36 - COR INST: $80,516.80 to $112,715.20 ($38.71 to $54.19 hour). 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 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. Work Location This position will work at one of three juvenile corrections facilities, located at 7555 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. All institutional staff are placed on a rotating schedule and may vary based on business needs and at supervisor discretion. Most positions are scheduled to work primarily evening shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM due to union shift bid process. Senior Probation Officers at the three facilities work six consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, followed by three days off. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Probation Officer. Develop treatment or case plans, use motivational interviewing to promote positive behavior change, assess resident's 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, polices, and ensure the safety and security of residents and staff. Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including interactions with residents, contact with families and placing agency, and the court. 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 calls for assistance in the worksite and intervene with appropriate level of force. Comply with the disciplinary practices of the institutio in reporting rule violations and applying sanctions. Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years 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 Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed 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. Physical Demands and Work Conditions All work will be performed in a juvenile corrections facility. Work activities may involve contact with and the supervision of juveniles or adults charged with major or minor criminal offenses, and/or individuals who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, armed, and aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Consequently, some assignments may encounter stressful and physically threatening situations Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing Physical activity may include handling/carrying equipment, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Periodic high levels of exertion in the form of self-defense, pursuit, or restraint of an individual is possible for some assignments Lifting over 100 lbs. in emergency situations Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various law enforcement equipment depending on assignment Law enforcement equipment may include but is not limited to radios, pagers, handcuffs, first aid equipment, restraints, and protective equipment such as masks, goggles, and gloves Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions Exposure to bodily fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Union... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.