Probation Officer I/II Salary $32.86 - $44.85 Hourly Location: Stillwater, MN Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 26-00042 Department: Community Corrections Dept Division: Adult Division Opening Date: 02/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous
Benefits Questions
JOB SPECIFICS
A Probation Officer I/II provides pre-trial, supervision and case management services that enhance public safety and facilitate behavior change with clients.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
Trained in evidence-based practices in the field of corrections Paid experience working for a probation department (non-institutional setting) in a county, state, or federal agency Experience facilitating a cognitive skills education program Skilled in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations Fluent in more than one language Internship or volunteer experience in Washington County Community Corrections
SELECTION TECHNIQUE:
Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS:
40 hours per week. May include day, evening and weekend hours. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based upon department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$32.86 - $38.86 per hour (May be hired at the Probation Officer II level depending on qualifications)
E-Verify Participation:
Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
JOB SUMMARY
The Probation Officer I works directly with offenders through the entire probationary period to create and implement offender case plans under guidance of supervisor.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This entry-level position requires a Bachelors Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, or related field.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace • Demonstrates knowledge of probation, the court and community corrections • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of criminal justice • Demonstrates knowledge of community corrections administration methods and practices • Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state criminal laws and a broad understanding of the objectives and functions of the community corrections system • Demonstrates knowledge of the justice system and economics • Demonstrates considerable knowledge of court procedures • Demonstrates interviewing skills • Ability to investigate materials effectively • Demonstrates skill in conceptualizing client needs and translating them into specific case planning goals • Demonstrates understanding of family systems • Demonstrates understanding in the differences in individual and group behavior
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Create offender case plans: • Interview convicted offenders • Assess individual, victim and community risk levels • Establish and monitor offender goals • Determine appropriate programs • Collaborate with law enforcement, mental and chemical health providers, schools, victims, families, and community agencies • Prepare reports and recommendations for supervisor review • Assess impact of offense on victims • Attend court hearings and testify as required
Implement offender case plans: • Monitor offender compliance with probation and supervised release terms • Maintain contact through regular field visits at home, office, school, correctional/residential facilities, and employment sites • Intervene with offenders using basic evidence-based practices principles that include motivational interviewing • Co-facilitate group interventions for offenders • Work with community resources to support offenders successful program completion • Maintain contact with victims to restore financial losses and address safety concerns • Complete accurate and timely case management documentation
Transport offenders as required Perform other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is sedentary in nature and may be performed at the Government Center, satellite offices, offenders homes, schools, correctional/residential facilities, courtrooms, and employment sites and may include hostile and unsanitary conditions. Lifting requirement of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to: computer, calculator, telephone, and copier/scanner/fax machine. Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with dealing with individuals who may be emotionally charged and with project or activity deadlines and details. Work includes contact with high-risk offenders who may be mentally ill or chemically dependent, making field visits and appearing in court. Exposures may include: communicable diseases, weapons, bodily fluids, or animals that bite.
Additional physical/mental requirements that may occur, may not be listed above, but are inherent performing the positions essential functions.
Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid drivers license.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and the level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our Probation Officers benefit package, click here.
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This position requires a Bachelors Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work or related field. Please indicate below whether you possess these minimum qualifications:
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If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have training in Evidence Based Practices for the field of Corrections?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid experience working for a Probation Department (non-institutional setting) in a County, State, or Federal Agency?
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If you checked any of the boxes above, you must provide a brief summary of your experience, your years of experience, and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have experience facilitating a cognitive skills education program?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. Please include the names of curriculum(s), as well as when and where facilitated. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have experience handling culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have multilingual abilities in any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)
Spanish Somali Hmong Other None of the above
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If you selected "other" to the above question, please indicate the languages(s) you speak and your proficiency level.
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Do you have Internship or volunteer experience in Washington County Community Corrections?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience, indicate how many years of experience you have, and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
Employer: Washington County (MN) Address: 14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082 Phone: 651-430-6081 Website: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov