Position Description
The Anoka County Community Corrections is Working to Build a Safer Community. We are committed to leading through implementing innovative, research based, and results driven services. The Community Corrections department has immediate openings for Probation Officer Assistants who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include working with offenders in three juvenile correctional facilities providing individual and group support to residents through facilitating programs, maintaining safety and security, documenting behavior and completing well-being checks.
The Anoka County Corrections department is hiring for full-time, non-exempt, positions. This posting will also be used to fill temporary positions which are non-benefit eligible. Interviews will be scheduled for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Work Location
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Probation Officer Assistant.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
High school diploma or equivalent education.
Must be at least 21 years of age by the closing date of this posting.
Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
Must successfully pass criminal and driver's license background checks
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and the AFSCME union.
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
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