Probation Officer Carlton; Promotional Carlton

Professional entry level work providing case plan services in a community corrections setting. An employee in this class works directly with clients through the entire probation period to create and implement case plans.

Duties include:

supervision of clients and monitoring of probation conditions. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

Sit and talk/speak.

Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near vision; hear within 20 feet; climb stairs; use fingers; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about; walk; right and left wrist turn; work alone, with and around others; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges.

Balance; reach; reach above shoulder; stand; taste/smell; blood‑borne pathogens; traffic; shift work and work outside.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field; or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least forty (40) credits in behavioral science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Executive Director.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

NOTE: Behavioral Science is defined by the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board as psychology (includes educational psychology & counseling), social work (includes social development), criminal justice, corrections, criminology, sociology, and social science.

One (1) year full‑time paid verifiable experience in social work, probation, parole, social counseling, or a closely related field.

Supplemental questions will be 100% of the scoring process. Points will be awarded based on the applicant’s answers to supplemental questions 12‑15. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It’s recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you’re finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the “Supplemental Questions” page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

• January 21, 2026 – Applicant screening will begin
• Week of February 2, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of February 9, 2026 – Interviews to be conducted

The essential functions for this position are listed under the “ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online ouiscountymn.gov/job descriptions.

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

PHYSICAL‑MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections may be subject to a background investigation.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON‑DISCRIMINATION: Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran‑friendly employer.