Probation Officer Assistant - Facility Based

County of Anoka; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (24 days)

Paid holidays (12.5)

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Anoka County is hiring Probation Officer Assistants for Juvenile Center facilities in Lino Lakes, MN. This full‑time, on‑site position involves supervisory duties, program facilitation, and safety checks with rotating evening/late shifts.

Interviews begin late August 2026; salary ranges from $58,988.80 to $82,596.80 with benefits and advancement opportunities. Applicants must meet minimum education and driver’s requirements; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by date of hire.
• Possess valid driver’s license and vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing standards and perform well‑being checks.
• Facilitate intakes for new admissions.
• Complete audits of medication delivery, intakes, youth property, and supplies.
• Use behavioral strategies and counseling approaches with residents.
• Distribute medication and maintain care, custody of residents.
• Document resident activity in systems and handle emergency responses.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

De-escalation

Documentation & records

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology

Job description

Job Posting End Date: August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $58,988.80 to $82,596.80 ($28.36 to $39.71 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/26/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The mission of 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. In this role, you’ll work with residents in three juvenile correctional facilities, providing individual and group support through program facilitation, maintaining safety and security, documenting behavior, and performing regular well-being checks. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will begin the week of August 31st, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30 COR INST: $58,988.80 to $82,596.80 ($28.36 to $39.71 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at an Anoka County Juvenile Center campus facility, located at 7555 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014. Positions follow a rotating shift schedule, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Most assignments are scheduled during the second shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) or third shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.). Full-time Probation Officer Assistants work a structured schedule of six consecutive days on duty (including weekends and holidays), followed by three consecutive days off. All institution staff are scheduled on a rotating schedule which may vary based on business needs and supervisory discretion.

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.

• Follow DOC licensing standards including mandated resident well-being and high‑risk checks.
• Facilitate intakes for new admissions.
• Complete audits on the following: medication delivery, CSTS‑FA intakes, youth property, and building supplies.
• Focus on pro‑social skill development, effective use of rewards and sanctions, use of a variety of individual/group counseling approaches, and facilitation of diverse programming.
• Distribute medication, maintain care, and custody of all residents in placement.
• Communicate with all stakeholders and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident activity utilizing department and offender data systems and computer hardware.
• Respond to emergency situations and call for assistance in the worksite and intervene with appropriate level of force.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by date of hire.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or closely related field.
• One year (2,080 annual hours) of job‑related experience in a correctional or probation setting.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, processes, and chemical health policies and laws.
• Knowledge of state laws related to correctional facilities.
• Skill in motivational interviewing techniques and investigation strategies.
• Skill in effective behavior modification and de‑escalation strategies.
• Experience with evidence‑based correctional practices.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, correctional and detention institutions, field offices, courtrooms, offender'/clients' homes, hospitals and schools, and various community settings depending on assignment.

Work activities may involve contact with, and the supervision of juveniles or adults charged with major or minor criminal offenses, and/or individuals who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, armed, and aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Consequently, some assignments may encounter stressful and physically threatening situations.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.

Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.

Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.

Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.

Physical activity may include handling/carrying equipment, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Periodic high levels of exertion in the form of self‑defense, pursuit, or restraint of an individual are possible for some assignments.

Lifting over 100 lbs. in emergency situations.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various law enforcement equipment depending on assignment.

Law enforcement equipment may include but is not limited to radios, pagers, restraints, handcuffs, first aid equipment, restraints, chemical agents, Tasers, and protective equipment such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

Exposure to bodily fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) 583 union.

Selection Process

It is important that your application shows 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, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a 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 here.

Commitment to Affinative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affinitive 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.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number.

If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO Our team of over 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner.