Assistant Probation Officer - JSC Facility Job Hastings area,Minnesota USA,Social Work

Job Overview

POSTING TYPE:
Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT:
Community Corrections

HOURS:

Full-time

HIRING RANGE: $58,606- $65,932 annually

FULL SALARY RANGE: $58,606- $91,571 annually (106 Salary Grade)

LOCATION:

Juvenile Services Center (Hastings, MN)

UNION: AFSCME 450

CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on 6/26/2026

Mission Statements

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.

Position

Summary

The facility-based Assistant Probation Officer works within the Dakota County Juvenile Services Center’s 24‑hour secured juvenile detention facility. Responsibilities include providing direct supervision to clients to ensure a safe environment, meeting case‑plan goals, preparing progress notes and incident reports, and working as part of a treatment team.

Shift requirements:
Days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Day and evening staff work a 4‑day on, 2‑day off rotation. Overnight staff work a 6‑day on, 3‑day off rotation.

Must be 21 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent of two years post‑secondary education in Corrections, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a 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 equal to three or more years.
Valid driver's license required.
First Aid/CPR certificate within six months of hire. Training is provided.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Background Check

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.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct services to clients as a group (maximum of 8 per Assistant Probation Officer). Monitor resident compliance with facility rules and assist youth in completing case‑plan goals.

Facilitate client programming throughout the day and evening, including recreation, cognitive groups, meals, and schooling. Utilize evidence‑based practices of cognitive‑behavioral groups such as Skillstreaming, Truthought, Carey Guides, and Decision Points.

Employ Motivational Interviewing to de‑escalate clients in crisis in a safe manner.

Complete daily client notes and monthly reports.

Complete on‑time well‑being checks using an electronic device.

Respond in a timely and respectful manner to residents, guardians, victims, and Dakota County services’ questions and concerns.

Maintain the safety and security of the JSC, including monitoring and observing clients, providing effective interventions, and using safety equipment and trained control tactics with appropriate use of force.

Staff the Control Center: monitor all program activities, communicate emergencies, control movement of all persons in the secure facility, monitor alarm systems, answer incoming calls, and control facility keys.

Prepare clients for court and assist in the intake process.

Essential Functions

Knowledge of safety and security issues of detainment, including appropriate use of force.
Knowledge of individual and group social behavior.
Ability to perform basic safety and…