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Probation Officer I/II

Pay: $83,449/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Stillwater, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 10 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.

$65,159 / year median in Minnesota

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Probation Officer I/II Job Type:

Full Time Stillwater, MN Washington County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$33.93 - $46.31

Hourly Position Summary:

A Probation Officer I/II provides pre-trial, supervision and case management services that enhance public safety and facilitate behavior change with clients. The Probation Officer I works directly with offenders through the entire probationary period to create and implement offender case plans under guidance of supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Interview convicted offenders; Assess individual, victim and community risk levels; Establish and monitor offender goals; Determine appropriate programs; Collaborate with law enforcement, mental and chemical health providers, schools, victims, families, and community agencies; Prepare reports and recommendations for supervisor review; Assess impact of offense on victims; and Attend court hearings and testify as required. Monitor offender compliance with probation and supervised release terms; Maintain contact through regular field visits at home, office, school, correctional/residential facilities, and employment sites; Intervene with offenders using basic evidence based practices principles that include motivational interviewing; Co-facilitate group interventions for offenders; Work with community resources to support offenders' successful program completion; Maintain contact with victims to restore financial losses and address safety concerns; and Complete accurate and timely case management documentation.

Requirements:

Trained in evidence-based practices in the field of corrections Paid experience working for a probation department (non-institutional setting) in a county, state, or federal agency Experience facilitating a cognitive skills education program Skilled in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations Fluent in more than one language Internship or volunteer experience in Washington County Community Corrections https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washingtonmn/jobs/5247384/probation-officer-i-ii Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam