Juvenile Probation Officer ; PCN

What You Will Be Doing

• Case Management:
  Supervise and manage a caseload of juvenile offenders from Nome and outlying areas, ensuring compliance with court orders, probation terms and completing rehabilitative goals.
• Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments of juveniles to determine risk factors, needs, and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Counseling and Support:
  Provide counseling, guidance, and support to juveniles and their families, promoting positive behavioral changes and rehabilitation.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
  Regularly monitor juvenile activities, conduct home visits, and submit detailed reports to the court regarding progress, concerns, and recommendations.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with legal, social services, and community organizations to develop and implement intervention plans that address the unique needs of each juvenile.

• Prioritizing Safety — of our youth, staff, families, and communities
• Responsiveness — providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners
• Professional Relationships — recognizing that successful efforts with our clients, coworkers, victims, and others rely on positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness
• Dedication — doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling integrity and leadership
• Respect — for the inherent value of each person’s unique strengths and individual differences

We are a small, dedicated team with long‑term tenancy and close ties in the communities we serve. Working with local entities—including law enforcement agencies, the court system, tribal partners, the district attorney’s office, school districts, and residential and community‑based treatment providers—we provide training and professional development opportunities that enhance our staff’s strengths.

This position is based out of the Kotzebue Probation Office in Kotzebue, AK, located at 240 Fifth Avenue. In addition to Kotzebue, probationers are supervised in Buckland, Ambler, Selawik, Deering, Kiana, Kobuk, Kivalina, Point Hope, Shungnak, Noorvik, and Noatak. The role requires travel to multiple communities, flexible scheduling, on‑call duties, and overnight escort travel.

The position is flexibly staffed at the JPO 1 or 2 level, full‑time (37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday). It requires a valid Alaska driver’s license, frequent travel within the State, and 20 hours of annual one‑on‑one control tactics training.

• Self‑Management — sets well‑defined realistic goals and demonstrates initiative and commitment.
• Stress Tolerance — remains calm and effective in high‑stress situations.
• Oral and Written Communication — expresses information clearly to diverse audiences and listens attentively.

Juvenile Probation Officer 1 (PJ0451)

• Psychology:
  Knowledge of behavioral theories and assessment of behavioral/affective disorders.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Adheres to high ethical standards and demonstrates trustworthiness.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows empathy, courtesy, and maintains effective relationships.
• Adaptability:
  Applies critical thinking to address multiple demands in a changing environment.

Juvenile Probation Officer 2 (PJ0452)

• Psychology:
  Knowledge of behavioral theories and assessment of behavioral/affective disorders.
• Decision Making:
  Makes objective decisions and commits to action.
• Integrity/Honesty:
  Adheres to high ethical standards and demonstrates trustworthiness.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows empathy, courtesy, and maintains effective relationships.
• Adaptability:
  Applies critical thinking to address multiple demands in a changing environment.

Equivalent Experience

• Training or experience in juvenile justice, criminal justice, criminology, sociology, social work, psychology, guidance or counseling, or related disciplines.
• Experience with juvenile or adult probation, protection services, child protection, or supervision of juvenile offenders in a juvenile justice facility.

All successful candidates are subject to background investigation, criminal record check, fingerprinting, and medical examination. A valid Alaska driver’s license is required at appointment.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.