Juvenile Community Based Assistant Probation Officer

POSTING TYPE: Open competitive
DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
UNION: AFSCME 450
HOURS: Full-time; requires flexibility to work some evenings
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $58,606 - $65,932 /year (Salary grade 106)
FULL SALARY RANGE: $58,606- $91,571 /year
LOCATION: West St. Paul (NSC) and some remote work as arranged with supervisor
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 1/30/2026

Community Corrections' Mission Statement: To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety.

Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As a system we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching and listening.

This position is responsible for interacting with youth on probation for the purpose of implementing case plans, and making referrals to appropriate community programs. Administrative duties will be assigned to Assistant Probation Officers by their supervisor.

Associate's degree or equivalent of two years post-secondary education in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services field AND one year experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience.
OR
Three years' experience in Corrections, Human Services Treatment Programs, or related experience.
OR
Combination of education and experience to equal three or more years.
Required license(s):
* Valid driver's license required
* First Aid/CPR certificate within 6 months of hire. Training is provided.

Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Services field.

To be eligible for hire, an applicant must successfully complete a background check and meet the criminal history background criteria required to access certain networks/systems necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. The law and/or County policy will disqualify applicants with a particular criminal history background from employment in this position.

*Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. "Safety-sensitive position" means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Assist the Juvenile Intake Unit with juvenile restitution investigations, including gathering financial information, contacting victims, and documenting restitution-related findings.
2. Provide secure transportation of youth between the Juvenile Services Center and other secure facilities. Supervise youth in custody awaiting court appearances, including supervision during virtual court hearings at the Juvenile Services Center.
3. Work with Evidence Based Practices Coordinator to schedule cognitive behavioral groups. This staff person contacts youth/families to set up and troubleshoot transportation and other arrangements. This staff person will use a County vehicle to transport youth.

   • Facilitate Cognitive Behavioral intervention groups on a rotating basis with other probation agents.

   • Supervise youth at on-site community events and programs.. Use evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing to manage youths' behaviors, and to help restructure their thinking. Establish and maintain contact with youths' probation officers to assure coordinated interventions. PLEASE NOTE: There will be occasional need for this person to work some flexible weekday evenings.

4. Manage fingerprinting for all youth on probation as directed by court order.

   • Schedule youth to be fingerprinted at one of the County locations. Assist the youth/family with transportation if needed.
   • Complete fingerprinting process.
5. Do GPS hook ups and removals at youths' homes or other community locations.
6. Collect UAs and DNA samples from youth in County buildings, youths' homes or other community locations.
7. Make collateral contacts involved in the youths' programming as necessary.
8. Manage/maintain records as well as other administrative duties.
9. Respond to youth/family questions, concerns, and emergencies.
10. Make referrals to appropriate resources.

• Ability to work flexible schedules including early evenings.
• Knowledge of MN and juvenile correction/law enforcement statutes.
• Knowledge of DHS rules/Correctional Reporting Statues.
• Knowledge of data privacy practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of proper urinalysis testing and DNA collection procedures.
• Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity including dismantling institutional and personal biases.
• Knowledge of culturally appropriate community resources and other programs available to clients such as chemical dependency programs, gambling treatment, mental health treatment, trauma resources, education programs, money management courses, individual counseling, and cognitive skills groups.
• Investigative and critical thinking skills.
• Analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within department policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth and their families, coworkers, law enforcement officials, judges, community experiential and work crew settings, and treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of and the ability to operate several complex computer systems such as MNCIS, MGA, CSTS, OnBase, Statewide Supervision System, CJIIN and Microsoft Office. Ability to resolve problems related to these computer systems.
• Ability to work under stress and use discretion in making decisions.
• Ability to advise people in crisis situations and make decision leading to crisis resolution.
• Ability to prioritize work according to youth/family and agency need.
• Ability to assess a youth's/family's social, economic, and health needs: chemical, mental, and physical with consideration of their identity.
• Ability to utilize motivational interviewing, victim empathy skills and other evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring