Juvenile Probation Officer

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. It is recommended that you apply for any/all levels that you are qualified for.

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Juvenile Probation Officer 1/2 position in Nome at Nome Juvenile Probation.

Influence, motivate, and steer young offenders to work towards community restoration and developing the competencies they need to lead productive and crime free adult lives. The supervision and accountability-based services you provide will be challenging but in return produce major, long-term benefits to the families and youth served. This is achieved by:

• Case Management
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  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
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  Conduct comprehensive assessments of juveniles to determine risk factors, needs, and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Counseling and Support
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  Provide counseling, guidance, and support to juveniles and their families, promoting positive behavioral changes and rehabilitation.
• Monitoring and Reporting
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  Regularly monitor juvenile activities, conduct home visits, and submit detailed reports to the court regarding progress, concerns, and recommendations.
• Collaboration
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  Work collaboratively with legal, social services, and community organizations to develop and implement intervention plans that address the unique needs of each juvenile.

Through Restorative Justice, we hold youth offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our 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 - 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. We take pride in working well 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. Our care and dedication to helping youth strive to be the best they can be and to attain successful futures is recognized throughout the area we serve.

Joining our team will allow the opportunity to have a significant impact on lives and our communities. We believe in enhancing strengths in our staff by promoting training and professional development.

This position is located at 113 W Front Street, Suite 215, Nome, AK 99762. In addition to supervising the community of Nome, we supervise probationers in 17 villages in the Norton Sound area of Alaska.

This is a flexibly staffed position at the JPO 1 or 2 level, a full‑time position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position requires the ability to assume on‑call duties on a rotating basis, after hours on evenings and on weekends. Supervision of probationers also requires travel to outlying communities.

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, we are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

• Self‑Management
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  Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals;…