Probation Officer

Cass County MN; Walker (MN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cass County in Walker, MN seeks a Probation Supervisor to oversee adults and juveniles placed on probation, perform investigations, and develop programs that promote offender change and public safety.

The role requires working with courts, staff, and community partners, ensuring policy compliance, maintaining CSTS records, and providing solutions that reduce recidivism while supporting victims and families.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology or related field.
• One year of related experience or 400 hours internship in a probation department, or two years supervising offenders.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise juveniles and adults placed on probation per policy.
• Complete Pre-Sentence Investigations and related assessments (YLS, DRA, LS-CMI).
• Develop case plans and enforce rules with appropriate sanctions for violations.
• Coordinate with Court, staff, schools, employers, and community organizations.
• Maintain CSTS records and ensure timely reporting to the Court.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Corrections or related field

Descripción del empleo

Cass County
303 Minnesota Ave W
Walker, MN 56484, USA

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for providing supervision of people placed on probation by the Court. Complete investigations on adult and juvenile offenders as required. Become proficient in core correctional-based practices that facilitate offender change while promoting public safety. Assist in the development of programs that prevent delinquency and crime and focus on keeping people from entering the criminal justice system.

WORK PERFORMED/JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist in the administrative functions of the office to ensure delivery of services and programs to staff, Court, clients, and the community. Assist in the development/enforcement of departmental policies and procedures. Assure timely reports are submitted to the Court. Monitor departmental compliance with policies as they pertain to the Department of Corrections, Cass County Probation Department, and Cass County Personnel Policies. Assure appropriate documentation of expenses, incomes, and statistical data. Implement decisions finalized by the Court, Probation Director, and the Department of Corrections. Participate in professional training and committee work requested by the Probation Director. Participate in staff meetings. Supervise juveniles and adults who have been placed under supervision to include contact in the community environment as outlined by our supervision policy. Complete Pre-Sentence Investigations, Pre-Dispositional Studies, Social Histories; Youth Level of Service Inventory (YLS), Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA), and Level of Service Inventory-Case Management Inventory (LS-CMI) Risk Assessment. Complete the requirements of the Victim Rights Law and facilitate the collection of restitution as ordered by the Court.

Act as a referral source for all juvenile delinquency and adult criminal cases before the Court. Maintain data in the current software system of CSTS by documenting contacts with clients and reasons for contact. Provide background information to the criminal justice system on present and past clients Develop a set of behavior rules (case plan) for each case assigned to the department and enforce those rules with appropriate and legal sanctions for violations. Secure placement for all juveniles before the Court as needed, i.e., foster home, group home, and treatment institutions. Provide liaison support to foster homes and group homes within the County. Provide 24‑hour support to the County on all matters concerning clientele and be prepared to respond as situations present. Screen all cases considered for placement to be sure the requirements of current law are being met. Represent the department in most delinquency hearings before the Court. Assist clients in acquiring employment, housing, educational services, etc. Be a resource to local schools in providing information on resources, counseling, and the criminal justice system.

Enforce all requirements of the Constitution of the United States and the State of Minnesota. This position has the general powers of a peace officer with people placed on probation. Establish and supervise job sites for community service work. Meet with community members and other criminal justice personnel as necessary to maintain an information network to collect information for the Court. Maintain a comprehensive and contemporary knowledge of correctional philosophies and the use of evidence-based practices. Acquire a minimum of 50 hours of approved training per calendar year for professional development. Establish an office work schedule to be approved by the Director that meets the needs of our clients and professional responsibility in the county. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires extensive knowledge of criminal and juvenile law, along with the modern principles and practices of a probation department (correctional field services delivery). Become proficient in core correctional-based practices that facilitate offender change. Work independently with little supervision and on multiple cases and projects at one time. Possesses interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people, families, community members, and criminal justice partners. Be knowledgeable of and sensitive to minority populations and cultures. Be proficient both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology Social Work, or a closely related field and one of the following experience qualifications: One year of progressively related experience or completed a full-time internship (minimum duration of one semester or 10 weeks or 400 hours) in a probation department or a minimum of 400 hours of work or volunteer experience as a probation officer or corrections security caseworker or a minimum of two years of experience supervising offenders in prison or a sentence to service crew leader or a minimum of six months of professional-level experience in case management in a correctional or human service setting. Must possess a valid driver’s license. The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Sedentary to light physical activities requiring stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and close vision. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 35 pounds.

HOURLY RANGE: $36.46 - $48.07

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 4:30 PM

Cass County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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