Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitations is hiring one or more Probation/Parole Officers for the Adult Probation Supervision Services division. Positions are open to different levels of experience/qualifications. Candidates could be hired into the PO, Senior, or Career job classification depending on the position and the related experience of the candidate. These Probation/Parole Officer positions are in the Low and Medium supervision units and supervise large caseloads of clients convicted of person, property, drug, and M/GM DWI offenses. These positions will work toward client behavioral change and public safety using risk and needs assessments, monitoring of conditions, and EBP supervision strategies responsive to client’s presenting behaviors, needs, and risks.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Salary based upon qualifications: Probation/Parole Officer salary: $60,080.36 - $90,120.54 Annually
Probation/Parole Officer, Senior salary: $63,084.38 - $94,626.57 Annually
Probation/Parole Officer, Career salary: $69,550.52 - $104,325.79 Annually
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site, in the community, and remote as job duties require. The location for these positions will be based on the assignment either at the Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415, the South Side Hub at 2215 East Lake Street, Suite 470, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, or Probation Center North, 4336 Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About these position types:
These are full time, benefit earning positions.
This position is internally classified as Probation/Parole Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, Senior, or Probation/Parole Officer, Career
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Career.
Candidates in the PO/Senior/Career Job Classification are encouraged to submit an application to be considered for a lateral transfer.
In these positions, you will:- Multi-task and leverage strong organizational skills to supervise a high-volume caseload of clients in accordance with supervision standards and develop case plans.
- Assess client risk and needs and provide guidance, support, and monitoring as appropriate.
- Prepare court reports, court orders, and attend court hearings.
- Provide and use resources related to chemical use, mental health treatment and monitoring; cognitive behavioral interventions; and work in collaboration with other resources to address specific needs and risk of an offender.
- Maintain case files, records, and correspondence.
- Individuals hired at the PO level must demonstrate an ability to supervise a caseload with the least complex cases within the unit and build proficiency and competency with essential functions of the position through formal and informal training, and perform the duties listed above.
- Individuals hired at the Senior PO level must operate with limited oversight and demonstrate an ability to actively case manage more complex cases, independently developing/adjusting supervision and/or case plans and defending decisions independently in Court, and perform the duties listed above.
- Individuals hired at the Career PO level must demonstrate an ability to operate independently with the most complex cases within the unit, are proficient with correctional Evidence Based Practices, and may stand in for a Corrections Unit Supervisor (CUS) to coach Senior- and PO-level peers on their work assignments requiring higher level functions.
Need to have:- For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, one of the following:
- Associate degree in any field and four or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in non-related field and two or more years of relevant full-time equivalent approved, related paid or volunteer experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in one of the below areas and one or more years of full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
- Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including the completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by degree program).
- Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
- For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, Senior, one of the following:
- Associate degree in any field and six or more years full-time equivalent paid experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in non-related field and four or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in one of the below areas and three or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
- Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by degree program); and one or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
- For hire as Probation/Parole Officer, Career, one of the following:
- Associate degree in any field and eight or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in non-related field and six or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in one of the below areas and five or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by the degree program); and three or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Nice to have:- Knowledge of and experience with:
- The criminal justice system.
- The principles of Evidence-Based Practices.
- Adult Field Division (AFD) policies and procedures.
- Available Community Interventions and service providers
- Ability to:
- Implement CBI interventions, including Carey Guides and Bits.
- Complete LS-CMI assessments or have a familiarity with LSCMI and Hennepin County Pre-screener assessment tools.
- Use differing intervention strategies which facilitate offender change.
- Work with a diverse population.
- Foster commitment and build support for a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the residents we serve.
- Experience:
- Writing client case notes and creating court reports
- Working as a probation or parole officer.
- Conducting home and/or community visits with clients.
- Excellent communication skills and well organized, detail oriented, strong writing skills and comfortable with evolving technology.
About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future full-time vacancies.
Application materials will be reviewed and invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855