Probation Officer - Adult Supervision

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected starting salary is $34.62 to $46.23.  Full salary is $34.62 to $57.83

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, within state and locally developed policies, supervises a caseload of clients placed on supervision. Creates court reports and facilitates groups. Collaborates with local law enforcement agencies, social services and the criminal justice system. Participates on specialized teams, which may include non-traditional hours. Performs case management, case planning, and risk assessments. Completes special projects as assigned. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Provides case management, supervision and evidence-based correctional interventions to high risk probationer and/or supervised release clients to ensure they are meeting case planning goals and court ordered obligations.
• Interviews and counsels individual clients and supports to determine and identify problems or needs for services. Develops and writes individual case plans to address criminogenic needs and make appropriate case management decisions and referrals.
• Prepares a variety of reports for the court and/or Department of Corrections.
• Works closely with the criminal justice system to develop and implement model programming for clients who have committed criminal offenses.
• Identifies and initiates collaborative partnerships with service providers, employers, landlords, criminal justice partners and other community-based cohorts.
• Consults and staffs cases to determine appropriate referrals to community based treatment programs and monitors those referrals. Collaborates with referral agencies to provide information on clients needing services.
• Collaborates with a broad range of justice, mental health, law enforcement and social services systems partners.
• Recommends improvements to department practices, policies and procedures. Participates and may lead teams and projects to address improvements to programming and operations.
• Assesses the appropriateness of providing supervision for clients from other jurisdictions who are requesting to reside in Olmsted County, as well as arranges effective supervision for clients sentenced by Olmsted County District Courts who are residing or request to reside outside of Olmsted County; follows appropriate Interstate Compact and Intrastate Transfer process.
• Attends training/conferences to continually gain knowledge around case management best practices.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in pertinent meetings.
• Serves as liaison with other community agencies and counties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of correctional programming.
• Knowledge of the social sciences and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of social learning theory and stages of change.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local programs and relevant laws.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health issues.
• Knowledge of data practices and confidentiality.
• Skill in treatment strategies, tests and assessments, and risk classification tools.
• Skill in supervision and treatment modalities. 
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in de-escalation techniques. 
• Skill in written and verbal communication, including presenting and testifying in court.
• Ability to understand individual needs with empathy and objectivity. 
• Ability to exercise independent decision making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently and keep records systematically. 
• Ability to implement safety awareness strategies.
• Ability to create reports.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.