Probation Officer - Facility

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date:
February 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214.40 to $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $44.82 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 02/26/2026 in order to be considered.

Anoka County Community Corrections is committed to its mission of Working to Build a Safer Community. We have an immediate opening for a Probation Officer, a role that supports meaningful behavior change while maintaining the safety and security of our correctional facilities. The Probation Officer provides supervision, support, and accountability for individuals involved in the justice system. This includes delivering care and correctional guidance, monitoring compliance, and ensuring the safety, security, and well‑being of residents within Anoka County’s correctional facilities.

The role is essential in promoting positive change, reducing risk, and helping individuals successfully navigate their path forward.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will begin the week of March 9th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

• Salary: $74,214.40 to $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34 – COR INST: $74,214.40 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per 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 kacountymn.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.

• 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 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. due to the union shift bid process. Probation Officers at the three facilities work six consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, followed by three days off.

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Facility Based Probation Officer.

• Develop treatment or case plans, use motivational interviewing to promote positive behavior change, assess offender’s readiness for change, and engage offenders in change process.
• Assist with relapse prevention, facilitate groups, coordinate programs, and develop offenders’ post‑custody release plans.
• Collaborate with providers including school personnel, treatment providers, social services, law enforcement agencies, employers, and families regarding offender/client educational needs, treatment plans and progress, and behavior and progress.
• Respond to emergency situations and calls for assistance in the workplace and intervene with appropriate level of force.
• Apply knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes, chemical health policies and laws, state and federal laws related to correctional facilities, de‑escalation strategies, and evidence‑based correctional practices.
• Supervise residents in all facets of juvenile institutional programming, communicate information to other personnel to enforce rules, regulations, policies, and ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
• Provide program supervision and facilitate treatment modalities on an individual or group basis.
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