Assistant Probation Officer - Female

Salary : $27.03 - $37.88 Hourly

Location : Elk River 55330-1692, MN

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-01658

Department : Community Corrections

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Summary

This position assists Probation Officers with compiling and entering legal history in reports. The Assistant Probation Officer will complete bail evaluations to assist the court and attorneys in making informed decisions, monitor compliance of pretrial clients on electronic monitoring and random testing, and have responsibility over specified service delivery.

All tasks will be performed in accordance with county and department policy and procedure.

This position is based out of the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River, MN. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Reports and Documentation

Interview and complete pretrial bail evaluations for defendants in custody to assist the attorneys and the court in making appropriate release decisions.

Assist the adult pretrial unit PSI writers and adult supervision unit traditional and speciality caseload officers by obtaining and entering legal history for court reports.

Maintain accurate chronological recordings and offender case data in CSTS.

Case Management

Monitor compliance of pretrial clients on electronic monitoring and random testing, including testing follow up and monitoring payment compliance, file pretrial violations when necessary.

Service Delivery

Collect urine samples and / or other bodily fluid and administer preliminary breath tests to Community Corrections and Health and Human Service clients and clients from other outside referral sources.

Monitor, stock and order drug testing supplies as needed.

Complete pretrial and post sentence electronic monitoring hook-ups.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of post-secondary education in criminal justice, social work, behavioral science or a related field; OR

Two years work experience in probation, health and human services or corrections / resident care.

Work in government agency is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for week of February 3, 2025. Candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted via email.

Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

• Medical (employee, employee spouse, employee child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.

County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans

Dental Insurance

Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.

Which of the following qualifications do you possess (select all that apply)?

List degree(s) and / or education received and where obtained as indicated in question #1. If no degree, type "N / A".

Describe your work experience as indicated in question #1, including name of employer. If no experience, type "N / A."

This recruitment is limited to females only. Do you meet this requirement?

Which of the following job related requirements do you have experience with? (check all that apply) :

Describe your experience as indicated in the above question. Also, include name of employer, job title, and dates of work experience. This experience must be noted in the work experience section of your application to receive credit. If no experience, type "N / A".

Which of the following computer related requirements do you have experience with? (Check all that apply) :

Do you have formal training in any of the following : (select all that apply)

If you answered yes to any of the above, please list where and when training was completed. (if no formal training training, type N / A)

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent :

If you selected "other" in the question above, please indicate what other language you are fluent in here. If you did not select "other" for Question #11, type N / A.

Veterans Preference : Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214 and Summary of Benefits Letter from USDVAFL or death certificate. All required documentation must be received no later than 4 : 30 p.m. on the posted closing date. Are you applying for veteran's preference points?

If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement.

I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years.

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Salary : $27 - $38