Probation Officer: Flexible Schedule & Community Safety

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Palmer Correctional Center, invites applications for Adult Probation Officer 1/2A to supervise a caseload and support rehabilitation and community reintegration for offenders at PCC in Palmer.

Candidates will work in a team, perform risk assessments, coordinate with programs, maintain documentation, and meet strict safety and background requirements. A degree or equivalent experience is required; a career path to Officer 2 is described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
• Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement.
• Four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours = 1 month).
• High school diploma or GED recognized by state or local school district.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of adult felony and misdemeanor offenders.
• Handle overall caseload management and rehabilitative needs for approximately 500 inmates.
• Contribute to secure confinement, rehabilitation, and supervised community reintegration.
• Work as part of a team of Adult Probation Officers.

Skills

Written/Oral communication

Stress tolerance

Integrity/honesty

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Palmer Correctional Center, invites applications for Adult Probation Officer 1/2A to supervise a caseload and support rehabilitation and community reintegration for offenders at PCC in Palmer.

Candidates will work in a team, perform risk assessments, coordinate with programs, maintain documentation, and meet strict safety and background requirements. A degree or equivalent experience is required; a career path to Officer 2 is described.