Adult Probation Officer 1/2B (PSR Writer, PCN 20-6821)
State of Alaska
Alaska, AK
The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation, & Parole
What you will be doing:
The Adult Pretrial, Probation, Parole Officer position provides supervision and case management for adult male and female offenders who are required to report to the Department of Corrections. Job duties include working directly with felony offenders by conducting office meetings, interviews, completing risk/need assessments, urinalysis tests, providing referrals for treatment needs, conducting field contacts, as well as violation arrests and offender transport. The position requires acquiring and documenting historical and current information for the individuals under the supervision of the office. Officers ensure offender compliance with court or parole board issued conditions and report any violations to those entities.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The vision of the Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole is to serve Alaska’s diverse population through objective, legal and evidence-based community supervision, while respecting the rights of victims, defendants, probationers, and parolees. We are committed to promoting a healthier, stronger, safer Alaska. The Adult Probation Officer is an essential position for helping the Department fulfill this vision. They work closely with those under supervision as well as victims and community partners to help ensure each office is held to the highest standard.
Our mission is to help provide positive change in every town, village and neighborhood in Alaska by enhancing public safety, assisting the court with the fair administration of justice for victims and defendants, and by providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable, while connecting them to community partners and resources that can provide an individual the tools for long-term change and success.
The benefits of joining our team:
By joining the Juneau Probation Office, you will be an integral team member in making our communities safer. The Department of Corrections offers paid training, paid time off and many opportunities for career advancement. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced office with abundant opportunity for advancement within the department.
The working environment you can expect:
The Juneau District Office covers all of the Juneau area, Admiralty Island, and the Lynn Canal and northwest to Yakutat. Juneau is one of the largest cities in Alaska with a mix of urban and rural settings. The diverse landscape of southeast Alaska makes for a very rewarding career in law enforcement. The Juneau Pretrial, Probation, Parole Office is staffed with two supervisors, eight Adult Probation Officers, and various support staff.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:
- Positive attitude and ability to be flexible despite a high-speed environment with rapidly changing priorities and interruption.
- Effective Communication: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with people of all cultural backgrounds, ages and levels of education.
- Self-Starter who is well organized with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent case management skills and a desire to help individuals make appropriate choices regarding behavior, employment, education, finances, accommodations, and/or personal relationships.