Probation Officer Assistant - Facility Based (Temporary

Position: Probation Officer Assistant - Facility Based (Temporary)
Job Posting End Date:
August 23, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $27.53 to $37.16 per hour. The 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!

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 11:59 pm on 08/23/2026 to be considered.

Position Description The mission of Anoka County Community Corrections is working to build a safer community. We are committed to leading through implementing innovative, research based and results driven services. The Community Corrections department has immediate openings for temporary Probation Officer Assistants. In this role, you’ll work with residents in three juvenile correctional facilities, providing individual and group support through program facilitation, maintaining safety and security, documenting behavior, and performing regular well-being checks.

This is a temporary, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 31, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $27.53 to $37.16 per hour.

Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location This position will work at an Anoka County Juvenile Center campus facility, located at 7555 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014.Expected work hours may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Probation Officer Assistant.

Follow DOC licensing standards including mandated resident well-being and high-risk checks.

Facilitate intakes for new admissions.

Complete audits on the following: medication delivery, CSTS-FA intakes, youth property, and building supplies.

Focus on pro-social skill development, effective use of rewards and sanctions, use of a variety of individual/group counseling approaches, and facilitation of diverse programming.

Distribute medication, maintain care, and custody of all residents in placement.

Communicate with all stakeholders and complete required paperwork.

Maintain accurate documentation of resident activity utilizing department and offender data systems and computer hardware.

Respond to emergency situations and call for assistance in the worksite and intervene with appropriate level of force.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a high school  lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Must be 21 years of age or older by date of hire.

Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or closely related field.

One year (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in a correctional or probation setting.

Knowledge of criminal justice system, processes, and chemical health policies and laws.

Knowledge of state laws related to correctional facilities.

Skill in motivational interviewing techniques and investigation strategies.

Skill in effective behavior modification and de-escalation strategies.

Experience with evidence-based correctional practices.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment, correctional and detention institutions, field offices, courtrooms, offender/clients' homes, hospitals and schools, and various community settings depending on assignment.

Work activities may involve contact with, and the supervision of juveniles or adults charged with major or minor criminal…