Probation Officer - Facility

Job Posting End Date: February 26, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214.40 to $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $44.82 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 02/26/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Community Corrections is committed to its mission of Working to Build a Safer Community. We have an immediate opening for a Probation Officer, a role that supports meaningful behavior change while maintaining the safety and security of our correctional facilities. The Probation Officer provides supervision, support, and accountability for individuals involved in the justice system. This includes delivering care and correctional guidance, monitoring compliance, and ensuring the safety, security, and well‑being of residents within Anoka County’s correctional facilities. The role is essential in promoting positive change, reducing risk, and helping individuals successfully navigate their path forward

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will begin the week of March 9th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $74,214.40 to $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34 – COR INST:  $74,214.40 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 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 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 one of three juvenile corrections facilities, located at 7555 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014.
• All institutional staff are placed on a rotating schedule and may vary based on business needs and at supervisor discretion. Most positions are scheduled to work primarily evening shifts from 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. due to the union shift bid process. Probation Officers at the three facilities work six consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, followed by three days off. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Facility Based Probation Officer.

• Develop treatment or case plans, use motivational interviewing to promote positive behavior change, assess offender’s readiness for change, and engage offenders in change process.
• Assist with relapse prevention, facilitate groups, coordinate programs, and develop offenders’ post-custody release plans.
• Collaborate with providers including school personnel, treatment providers, social services, law enforcement agencies, employers, and families regarding offender/client educational needs, treatment plans and progress, and behavior and progress.
• Respond to emergency situations and calls for assistance in the workplace and intervene with appropriate level of force.
• Apply knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes, chemical health policies and laws, state and federal laws related to correctional facilities, de-escalation strategies, and evidence-based correctional practices.
• Supervise residents in all facets of juvenile institutional programming, communicate information to other personnel to enforce rules, regulations, policies, and ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
• Provide program supervision and facilitate treatment modalities on an individual or group basis.
• Conduct security checks of buildings and grounds; search residents, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
• Comply with the disciplinary practices of the institution in reporting rule violations and applying sanctions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• 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.
• Three or more years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in one or more of the following settings: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Probation, group home, or school programs.  
• Knowledge of Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• Skill in motivational interviewing techniques, effective behavior modification, and de-escalation strategies.
• Knowledge of evidence-based correctional practices.
• Able to restrain residents by use of force and mechanical restraints.

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 is 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, 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) 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative 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. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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