Probation Officer Assistant (Temporary)

Job Posting End Date: May 4, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $27.53 to $37.16 per hour. The 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!

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 11:59 pm on 05/04/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The mission of Anoka County Community Corrections is working to build a safer community. We are committed to leading through implementing innovative, research based, and results driven services. The Community Corrections department has an immediate opening for a temporary Probation Officer Assistant. This role supports Probation Officers and works with the Juvenile Diversion team, conducting diversion hearings and assisting with case management. The position also oversees the Level Five Surveillance Program, monitoring youth in the community to ensure compliance with approved schedules.

This is a temporary, non-exempt, on-site position. The expected duration of this assignment is up to six months. Interviews will begin the week of May 11th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $27.53 to $37.16 per hour
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Courthouse, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Occasional morning, evening, or weekend hours may be required based on business needs.  

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

• Maintain accurate documentation of case activity utilizing department and offender data systems and computer hardware.
• Complete Client and Consequence Review reports.
• Enter and maintain accurate client and case information in a Court Services Tracking System (CSTS).
• Focus on pro-social skill development and the effective use of rewards and sanctions using individual counseling approaches, and facilitation of diverse programming.
• Work collaboratively with a team to ensure all required services and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Perform case review and take appropriate action according to policies and guidelines.
• Provide monitoring assistance for case conditions, prepare reports, interview clients, conduct community client contacts, and other supportive tasks for Diversion and field services.
• Conduct a Diversion Hearing with youth and parent and/or guardians.
• Complete Diversion Reports, data sheets, contracts and Discharge Reports.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma.
• 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, or currently pursuing post‑secondary studies in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related area.
• One year (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in a Correctional setting.
• Job-related experience with interviewing clients and preparing court reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

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