Employment Opportunities

Responsibilities

Basic Function

This posting for Probation Officer will be utilized to fill positions throughout the Ramsey County Corrections Department. Determination as to what level of Probation Officer you qualify for will be determined by Human Resources. The current vacancy is at the Juvenile Detention Center. 

To engage offenders and families in the process of change, provide interventions that promote change, hold offenders accountable, and monitor offender compliance with court orders, state corrections directives, institution rules, etc. Performance of casework and program services is conducted in juvenile and adult institutions, juvenile and adult probation/parole, and domestic relations, in collaboration with courts and other community justice partners. (This is this entry-level class in the class series. Most entry-level openings occur at juvenile institutions.)
 
Duties listed do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification.  Regular attendance according to Ramsey County Correctional policy approved work schedule is required for all positions; and perform related duties as assigned.
 
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with personnel rules, (i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction.)

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Examples of Work Performed

1. Evaluate offenders' risk and needs, utilizing objective risk assessments and other screening   instruments, administers tests regarding specific need areas, interprets and assesses the information to develop treatment or case plans, and makes referrals for treatment/programming.
2. Depending on assignment, develop case plans, conduct motivational interviewing, assess offender's readiness for change, engage offenders in change process; assist with relapse prevention; facilitate program groups or coordinate educational programs; develop and coordinate offenders' post-institutional/release plans; conduct custody and parenting time mediation.
3. Conduct investigations, research background, evaluate findings, and prepare and present reports and recommendations, such as court-ordered investigations of adult and juvenile offenders and domestic relations clients, and internal investigations related to institutional behavior.
4. Respond to emergency situations and calls for assistance in the worksite and intervenes using appropriate level of force; depending on worksite, may be required to physically intervene; communicate specific safety concerns to other staff, community justice partners, and victims through prescribed channels to insure staff, offender/client and community safety.
5. Communicate, verbally and/or in writing, with other community justice partners, including judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, mental health professionals, child protection, etc., regarding offenders/clients, including providing information to law enforcement recommending arrest or detention of offenders/clients.
6. Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including contacts with offenders/clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies, etc., utilizing department and offender data systems and computer hardware.
7.   Mandated overtime to ensure adequate staffing coverage and maintenance of safety for residents and clients at all times.
8. Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
9. Position requires the ability to work shift rotations to maintain minimum staffing   requirements in 24/7 facilities and in field assignments requiring non-routine work schedules.      
10. Supervise residents in all facets of juvenile institutional programming, and communicate information to other personnel, to enforce rules, regulations and policies and to ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
11. Provide program supervision, educational and psychological testing, and rehabilitative services on an individual or group basis.
12. Comply with the disciplinary practices of the institution in reporting rule violations and applying sanctions.
13. Conduct security checks of building and grounds and search residents, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
14. Assess appropriateness of providing supervision for offenders from other jurisdictions who are requesting to reside in Ramsey County, as well as arrange effective supervision for offenders sentenced by Ramsey County District Courts who are residing, or who request to reside, outside Ramsey County; follow appropriate Interstate Compact and Intrastate Transfer process.
15. Mediate child custody and visitation/parenting time issues for parents referred by Family Court; conduct evaluation when necessary to resolve, provide recommendation to the court, arrange supervised parental visitation when necessary.
16. Contact crime victims and victim advocates with information about court procedures and advise victims of their rights and resources for assistance; inform victims of known activities of clients that may present a danger to them; and establish restitution payment scheduled and monitor compliance.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13.
 
Click the following to view or print the: Job Task Analysis - Physical Demand or Environmental Exposure Checklists (Download PDF reader) for Probation Officers in Ramsey County.