Probation Officer - Arrowhead Regional Corrections; Grand Marais Grand Marais

Professional entry level work providing case plan services in a community corrections setting located in Grand Marais, MN.

Salary range for 2026: $28.68 - $43.99 per hour, including longevity pay.

Arrowhead Regional Corrections does not participate in E‑Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Arrowhead Regional Corrections does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

The employee 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, performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

• Constant:
  Sit and talk/speak.
• Frequent:
  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.
• Occasional:
  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 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.

Behavioral Science is defined by the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Board as psychology (including educational psychology & counseling), social work (including 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.

• February 26, 2026 – Applicant screening will begin.
• Week of March 16, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed.
• Week of March 30, 2026 – Interviews to be conducted.

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "Illustrative Examples of Work" in the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online ouiscountymn.gov/job descriptions.

If you are eligible, attach to your application supporting documents as applicable:

• 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.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements.

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.

Applicants selected for appointment are subject to a background investigation.

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

Appointees must successfully complete a twelve‑month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

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