Probation Officer - Safety Stabilization
Apply NowCompany: Dakota County, MN
Location: Hastings, MN 55033
Description:
Salary : $70,518.00 - $110,185.00 Annually
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35210JSC.25.001
Department: Community Corrections
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/17/2025 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open competitive
DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518- $79,333 /annually
FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518- $110,185 /annually (Grade 108)
LOCATION: Juvenile Service Center, Hastings, MN
UNION: AFSCME 450
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 4/17/2025
There are currently 1 opening for a full-time Probation Officer- Safety Stabilization in the Juvenile Services Center (JSC) located in Hastings, MN. This position is on a 4 day on, 2 days off rotation and includes days, evening, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. This position is assigned to work inside a secure juvenile facility. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older to be consider for this position.
What you will do: This position works within the Safety Stabilization Program located on the Juvenile Services Center campus in Hastings, MN. The position is responsible for consistently maintaining the safety and security of the JSC to include monitoring and observing clients throughout the day, applying de-escalation techniques; developing safety stabilization plans; and facilitating cognitive behavior groups and programming for residents. This position also responds to emergencies.
Community Corrections' Mission Statement: To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety.
Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As an agency we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth, and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching, and listening.
Who We AreDakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
Required license(s):
To be eligible for hire, an applicant must successfully complete a background check and meet the criminal history background criteria required to access certain networks/systems necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. The law and/or County policy will disqualify applicants with a particular criminal history background from employment in this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Facilitate cognitive behavioral and skill streaming groups. Deescalate and process with residents in crisis and escalating situations. Develop stabilization plans with youth prior to crisis situations. This includes teaching youth calming and regulation skills and techniques. Facilitate safety stabilization reintegration plans with residents. Supervise and facilitate programming for residents on special programming status. This includes youth on 1 to 1 staff to resident programming status. Evaluate and assess youth removed from group programming for safety reasons and determine readiness to safely re-integrate. Intervene with youth prior to escalation and behavioral crisis with the goal of the youth remaining in programming. Immediately respond to medical, safety, security, and other emergency calls. Support, guide, and direct assistant probation officers on the floor and during a critical incident. Enforce state law and Department of Corrections licensing standards within the facility. Document client activity, behavior, collateral communications and well-being checks in to the facility case management system. Consistently maintain the safety and security of the JSC to include monitoring and observing clients throughout the day. This includes providing effective interventions and using safety equipment as well as trained control force restraints with appropriate response to resistance. Support the overall day to day functions at the JSC which may include being assigned to other work duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
BENEFITS:
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Minimum Qualifications screening - Select the statement below that describes your education and experience.
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Do you have a Bachelor`s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field?
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List your completed degree(s), date of completion and area of specialization. If you do not have a completed degree type "none" in the space provided.
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Do you have a Master`s degree or higher in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field?
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List your completed degree(s), date of completion and area of specialization. If you do not have a completed degree type "none" in the space provided.
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Do you have 12 months or more full-time (40 hours per week) work experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field? If you worked part time, please convert to full time equivalency, i.e. twelve months of 20 hours per week equals six months of full time equivalency. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Briefly describe your 12 months or more PROFESSIONAL work experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Do you have 12 months or more (full-time equivalency) work experience in residential programming with juvenile or adult clients? Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Briefly describe your 12 months or more work experience in residential programming with juvenile or adult clients. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided.
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Have you completed 400 hours or more as an intern and/or volunteer in a community corrections or court services agency? Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Briefly describe your intern or volunteer experience in a community corrections or court services agency. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience.
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Check all that apply regarding work you have performed in a paid professional capacity. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Select the electronic information systems you have used for at least 3 months in a paid professional capacity.
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Have you completed training in any of the areas listed below? Check all that apply. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Check all that apply regarding experience obtained partnering with other community service departments to provide Integrated Service Delivery to offenders in the following areas:
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Please describe your experience partnering with other Community Service Departments to provide Integrated Service Delivery to offenders.
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Check all that apply regarding training you have received to obtain skills in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations:
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Indicate below your months of (full time equivalency) experience working with juveniles in a corrections, secured residential facility, probation or treatment environment. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Briefly describe your experience working with juveniles in a corrections, secured residential facility, probation or treatment environment. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience. Be specific about whether experiences were in secured/locked or community based settings.
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Indicate the level of knowledge you have regarding the court and related legal procedures as they pertain to Community Corrections. Check one. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
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Have you worked for Dakota County Community Corrections Department as a Temporary worker or in an Out of Class assignment as a Probation Officer?
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If you selected "Yes" briefly describe your Temporary or Out of Class assignment, including the job title and dates in the space provided. Type "N/A" in the space below if you selected "No".
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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35210JSC.25.001
Department: Community Corrections
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/17/2025 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open competitive
DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
HOURS: Full-time
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518- $79,333 /annually
FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518- $110,185 /annually (Grade 108)
LOCATION: Juvenile Service Center, Hastings, MN
UNION: AFSCME 450
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 4/17/2025
There are currently 1 opening for a full-time Probation Officer- Safety Stabilization in the Juvenile Services Center (JSC) located in Hastings, MN. This position is on a 4 day on, 2 days off rotation and includes days, evening, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. This position is assigned to work inside a secure juvenile facility. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older to be consider for this position.
What you will do: This position works within the Safety Stabilization Program located on the Juvenile Services Center campus in Hastings, MN. The position is responsible for consistently maintaining the safety and security of the JSC to include monitoring and observing clients throughout the day, applying de-escalation techniques; developing safety stabilization plans; and facilitating cognitive behavior groups and programming for residents. This position also responds to emergencies.
Community Corrections' Mission Statement: To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety.
Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As an agency we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth, and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching, and listening.
Who We AreDakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field, AND 12 months experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field
Required license(s):
- Valid driver's license
- First Aid/CPR certificate within 6 months of hire. (For Probation Officers working in the secure residential facility or the day treatment program. Training provided by the facility.)
- Must be at least 21 year or age.
To be eligible for hire, an applicant must successfully complete a background check and meet the criminal history background criteria required to access certain networks/systems necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. The law and/or County policy will disqualify applicants with a particular criminal history background from employment in this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
- Knowledge of criminal behavior and/or juvenile delinquency, and of the criminal justice system in Minnesota.
- Knowledge of trauma informed care and working with clients with mental health needs.
- Knowledge of group dynamics.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system in Minnesota; working knowledge of the functions of its component parts.
- Knowledge of the Juvenile Standards outlined in the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
- Knowledge of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI).
- Knowledge of dynamics of family systems.
- Knowledge and ability to apply Evidence Based Practices with detained juveniles.
- Ability to use rewards, reinforcements, and interventions appropriately with juveniles, to be fair and understanding, while being firm and consistent.
- Knowledge of data privacy rules, practices, and confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to change to support organizational change, development, growth, and progress.
- Ability to use Motivational Interviewing with juveniles to encourage behavioral change.
- Ability to make decisions under stress, while abiding by Departmental and State policies and guidelines. Including the ability to use de-escalation skills to resolve conflicts.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish tasks, plan and resolve problems.
- Ability to support residents in completing their case plan goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to assigned duties.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and have good time management.
- Ability to learn and appropriately use the department's Controlled Force Model.
- Ability to use computers and learn various database systems including CSTS, CSIR, MNCIS, Statewide Supervision System, CJINN, and others.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and deal with different perspectives.
- Ability and openness to adapt to change, to grow and progress, and the desire to acquire new skills and develop professionally.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, techniques, and best practices in juvenile delinquency.
- Demonstrates skill in conceptualizing client needs and translating them into specific case planning goals.
- Demonstrates ability to anticipate harmful behavior and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Provides positive encouragement, incentives and rewards to residents in a consistent manner.
- Adequately supervises youth with high levels of aggression or self-harm in a small group or 1:1 setting.
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
- Eleven paid holidays each year
- Pension with a generous employer contribution
- You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
- We assign you a score based on your qualifications
- Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
- We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
- We extend an offer and conduct background checks
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Minimum Qualifications screening - Select the statement below that describes your education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field AND 12 months of work experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field.
- I do not qualify for this position.
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Do you have a Bachelor`s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field?
- Yes
- No
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List your completed degree(s), date of completion and area of specialization. If you do not have a completed degree type "none" in the space provided.
05
Do you have a Master`s degree or higher in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science field?
- Yes
- No
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List your completed degree(s), date of completion and area of specialization. If you do not have a completed degree type "none" in the space provided.
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Do you have 12 months or more full-time (40 hours per week) work experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field? If you worked part time, please convert to full time equivalency, i.e. twelve months of 20 hours per week equals six months of full time equivalency. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- Yes
- No
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Briefly describe your 12 months or more PROFESSIONAL work experience in corrections, human services or related behavioral science field. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have 12 months or more (full-time equivalency) work experience in residential programming with juvenile or adult clients? Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- Yes
- No
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Briefly describe your 12 months or more work experience in residential programming with juvenile or adult clients. If you do not have this experience type "none" in the space provided.
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Have you completed 400 hours or more as an intern and/or volunteer in a community corrections or court services agency? Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- Yes
- No
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Briefly describe your intern or volunteer experience in a community corrections or court services agency. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience.
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Check all that apply regarding work you have performed in a paid professional capacity. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- Risk Assessments (Y-LSI, LSI-R, LS-CMI)
- Case plans
- Facilitation of cog groups
- Use of motivational interviewing
- Use of Carey Guides
- Client progress reports/memos
- Treatment reports
- Institutional log/case entries
- I do not have experience, but I am willing to gain it.
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Select the electronic information systems you have used for at least 3 months in a paid professional capacity.
- Microsoft Outlook
- MNCIS
- CJIS
- SSS
- BCA/NCIC
- CSTS
- I have less than 3 months experience, but I am willing to gain it.
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Have you completed training in any of the areas listed below? Check all that apply. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- Motivational Interviewing
- Effective Case Management
- Cognitive Skills/restructuring curriculums
- Risk Assessments (Y-LSI, LSI-R, LS-CMI)
- Professional/effective alliance
- Core Correctional Practices
- Correctional Program Checklist (CPC)
- I have not completed any of the training listed above, but I am willing to gain it.
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Check all that apply regarding experience obtained partnering with other community service departments to provide Integrated Service Delivery to offenders in the following areas:
- Housing
- Employment
- Education
- Child Support
- Transportation
- Food and Nutrition
- Medical Assistance
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Chemical Health
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Please describe your experience partnering with other Community Service Departments to provide Integrated Service Delivery to offenders.
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Check all that apply regarding training you have received to obtain skills in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations:
- African
- Latino/Hispanic
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Indicate below your months of (full time equivalency) experience working with juveniles in a corrections, secured residential facility, probation or treatment environment. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- Less than 6 months
- 6 - 11 months
- 1 - 3 years
- More than 3 years
- I do not have this experience, but I am willing to gain it.
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Briefly describe your experience working with juveniles in a corrections, secured residential facility, probation or treatment environment. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have this experience. Be specific about whether experiences were in secured/locked or community based settings.
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Indicate the level of knowledge you have regarding the court and related legal procedures as they pertain to Community Corrections. Check one. Any experience that you claim here must be on your application or you will not receive credit for this experience.
- I have limited knowledge
- I have a general familiarity, but no hands-on experience
- I have limited hands-on experience
- I have hands-on experience
- I can deal comfortably and independently with any question or situation
- I do not have experience, but I am willing to gain it
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Have you worked for Dakota County Community Corrections Department as a Temporary worker or in an Out of Class assignment as a Probation Officer?
- Yes
- No
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If you selected "Yes" briefly describe your Temporary or Out of Class assignment, including the job title and dates in the space provided. Type "N/A" in the space below if you selected "No".
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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
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If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
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