Juvenile Probation Officer ; PCN

Overview

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Transitional Juvenile Probation Officer 1/2 position located at the Johnson Youth Center in Juneau, AK. This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. This vacancy is open to Alaska Residents only.

The Recruitment Period for this Vacancy has been Extended. Please review residency definition to determine eligibility.

As a juvenile probation officer (JPO) you will work to positively influence, motivate, and steer young offenders toward community restoration and developing competencies to lead a productive, crime-free life. JPOs set high expectations for themselves and for the youth they serve. Your supervision and accountability-based services are designed to promote long-term, positive benefits to families, youth and communities.

Through restorative justice, we hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behaviors, promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities, and assist offenders and their families in developing skills to prevent crime. Core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – of our youth, staff, families, and communities.
• Responsiveness – providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners.
• Professional Relationships – positive, respectful, collaborative relationships and inclusiveness.
• Dedication – doing the right things for the right reasons with integrity and leadership.
• Respect – for the inherent value of each person’s strengths and differences.

We are a small, close-knit, dedicated team with long-term tenure and strong ties to the communities we serve. We work with local entities including law enforcement, the court system, tribal partners, the district attorney’s office, school districts, and residential and community-based treatment providers. We aim to achieve the best outcomes for youth, victims, and communities and promote training and professional development for staff.

This position is located in Juneau, AK at the Johnson Youth Center, 3252 Hospital Drive. Ample parking and an individual private office are provided. Most work is local to Juneau, but travel to other communities is required to supervise probationers, including Gustavus, Haines, Hoonah, Skagway, and Yakutat. The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities and potential after-hours work.

Travel to outlying communities is required for supervision of probationers.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, we are seeking candidates with the following competencies:

• Teamwork
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  Encourages cooperation, trust, and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Self-Management
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  Sets goals, demonstrates initiative, works with minimal supervision, and remains motivated to complete assignments.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
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  Uses logical, systematic approaches to address problems using knowledge and resources.
• Stress Management
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  Handles high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
• Written Communication
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  Writes clearly and concisely for the intended audience.

If this sounds like your skill set, please apply through Workplace Alaska.

Special Note: This position requires frequent escort travel within the State for detaining youth and 20 hours of annual one-on-one control tactics training.

Juvenile Probation Officer 1:

• Psychology
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  Knowledge of human behavior and performance concepts across contexts.
• Integrity/Honesty
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  Maintains ethical conduct and trustworthiness.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Ability to develop effective relationships and work with diverse individuals.
• Adaptability
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  Adjusts to multiple demands and changing priorities.

Additionally, equivalent education and/or experience may include training in related fields (e.g., juvenile/criminal justice, psychology, sociology) and/or experience with juvenile justice probation or related supervision. The same applies to the Juvenile Probation Officer 2 level with enhanced…