Description
Position Summary
The list created because of this post will be used to fill vacancies in Adult and Juvenile Assistant Probation Offices as well as vacancies that may occur in JDC, RCCF and Field.
Ramsey County requires Assistant Probation Officers working in the Juvenile Detention Center to be at least 21 years old, as a condition of employment set by the county’s Community Corrections Department.
To assist the professional Community Corrections staff in probation, facility, or other case management services by performing designated duties relating to client or resident supervision, treatment, or counseling; maintain records, provide transportation to clients, and perform other duties to support Probation Officers; and perform related duties as assigned.
Juvenile Facility Assistant Probation Officer
The Facility Assistant Probation Officer supports the safety, security, and daily operations of a 24/7 correctional and detention facility by providing direct supervision of residents and promoting a structured, rehabilitative environment. Working under the direction of supervisory staff, this role monitors resident behavior and compliance with court orders and treatment plans, facilitates programming and pro-social skill development, maintains facility security, documents required information, and responds to incidents as needed. The position requires professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a challenging correctional setting while maintaining safety, accountability, and positive resident engagement.
Field/Adult Facility Probation Officer
The Field Assistant Probation Officer provides support, supervision and oversight of case management services to clients court ordered to supervised probation. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of community services and ability to engage and perform duties in a community setting. Field positions are housed in office settings and work is generally conducted during regular business hours however may require client contact in the community and duties performed outside of regular business hours.
Responsibilities
Examples of Work Performed
All Positions:
- Maintain contact with clients, community providers and collateral contacts.
- Provide clients with needed support and/or assistance in accessing resources necessary to comply with and complete court ordered conditions.
- Monitor and document client compliance with court ordered conditions.
- Monitor, document and respond to violations of court ordered conditions.
Provide assistance and support to clients encountering obstacles or barriers to success on supervision Juvenile Facility Probation Officer - Provide safety and security for services and programs of facility residents, staff, and visitors by modeling professional behaviors, adhering to policies and procedures, controlling aggressive behavior under the supervision of supervisory staff, facilitating groups/programming, and supporting the implementation of treatment plans; maintain order, provide first aid, search residents, monitor admissions and releases, screen and monitor visitors to the facility, conduct surveillance and security checks of buildings and grounds, and monitor safety equipment.
- Supervise residents in activities including treatment programs, school attendance, work activities, court order compliance, compliance with probation conditions; assist with the creation and development of scheduled and structured activities for residents.
- Intervene early with residents to redirect behaviors into pro-social channels, recognize and reward pro-social behavior; assist residents in managing their own behavior by providing coaching and encouragement.
- Monitor and document required data concerning resident behavior and treatment progress: school attendance, child abuse allegations or suspicions, facility activities; admit and orient new residents to the facility, administer and record medications, escort residents, provide transportation, compile data, complete required facility documentation, and reports.
- Interview, counsel residents; make recommendations to Supervisors concerning possible program options and treatment plans; assist in implementing treatment or other programs; administer pre and post-testing to residents; attend treatment programming staffing.
- Under the direction of a shift supervisor, may be responsible for running and providing direction to a living unit.
- Assignments require the ability to work shift rotations and mandated overtime to ensure adherence in maintaining minimum staffing requirements in the 24/7 facilities.
- May transport residents to detention, school, medical appointments, off-grounds activities, court hearings, community service, placement, related activities, or emergencies.Field/Adult Facility Assistant Probation Officer
- Meet with clients/residents, review and sign probation agreements, review any special conditions of probation, orient to group programming, connect clients/residents to in-house, and community programming.
- Meet with clients/residents regarding noncompliance; discuss with clients/residents' ways they can become more successful; make determination of client's/residents’ compliance and report technical violations to Probation Officer or supervisor.
- Participate in client/resident visits with another staff member on behalf of Probation Officer or unit request.
- Monitor police contacts and booking notices.
- Draft probation violations, update custody credit, complete Intake violation packet and discharge orders, document all required data including fax and e-mails into the Chronos system; prepare law enforcement and LEC calendars, gather and submit probation violations to attorneys, and document activity in Court Services Tracking System (CSTS).
- May staff intake reception window, arrange for chemical assessments, schedule clients/residents for orientation, and assign clients/residents to probation office based on their offense and address.
- Monitor clients that are in custody, incarcerated, awaiting deportation, on warrant, or have failed to report to probation, or are otherwise unavailable to report to probation.
- Depending on assignment, may make recommendations to the Probation Officer regarding restitution or victim aide, suggest the amount of restitution and the legitimacy of the request, send affidavits, draft restitution order for Probation Officer review, enter amount ordered in condition and enter restitution payments.
- May attend treatment program staffing, sentencing and restitution review court hearings.
- May facilitate group programming.
- May run BCA checks.
- May assist in intrastate transfer process.
- May review and verify client compliance with drug testing, DNA collection, EHM and ignition interlock as ordered.
- Monitor phone lines and voice messages for incoming phone calls.
- Monitor CSTS message center.
(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.)
Juvenile Facility Probation Officer: Essential Functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Field/Adult Facility Assistant Probation Officer: Essential Functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ,6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Two years of work experience or post-high school education.
Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licensure: Valid Driver’s License may be required depending on the assignment.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Assistant Probation Officer will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the examination/screening process and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Assistant Probation Officer. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for four months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 50 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:
Pre-employment Physical
Background Investigation, including fingerprinting
Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation
May require DHS Background check depending on assignment
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact nirvana.wallace@co.ramsey.mn.us
Ramsey County
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
