Senior Probation Officer

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting End Date:
February 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. (

Note:

the position is now closed.)

Anoka County Community Corrections is dedicated to building a safer community. We lead with innovative, research-based, and results-driven practices. The department had an opening for a Senior Probation Officer. This role provided care and correctional treatment to individuals in Anoka County's correctional facilities while ensuring a safe, secure, and well-supervised environment. Key responsibilities included community supervision, case management, and delivering essential court services.

Full-time, non-exempt, on-site. Interviews were scheduled for the week of March 2nd, 2026 for those selected to move forward.

• Salary: $85,363.20 to $ ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour).
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36 - COR INST: $85,363.20 to $ ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

• This position was at one of three Juvenile Corrections facilities located at 7555 4th Ave, Lino Lakes, MN 55014.
• Institutional staff work rotating schedules that may change based on operational needs and supervisory discretion. Most roles are assigned evening shifts (3:00 PM-11:00 PM) through the union shift-bid process. Senior Probation Officers at all three facilities worked six consecutive days, including weekends and holidays, followed by three days off.

• Develop treatment or case plans, use motivational interviewing to promote positive behavior change, assess residents' readiness for change, and engage residents in the change process.
• Assist with relapse prevention, facilitate groups, coordinate programs, and develop residents' post-custody release plans.
• Collaborate with providers including school personnel, treatment providers, social services, law enforcement agencies, and families regarding residents' educational needs, treatment plans and progress, and behavioral progress.
• Apply knowledge of the criminal justice system and processes, chemical health policies and laws, state and federal laws related to licensing standards, de-escalation strategies, and evidence-based correctional practices.
• Supervise residents in all facets of juvenile institutional programming, communicating information to other personnel to enforce rules, regulations, policies, and ensure the safety and security of residents and staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including contacts with clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies. Utilize department and offender data systems and computer hardware.
• Conduct security checks of building and grounds and search resident, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Respond to emergency situations and call for assistance in the worksite and intervene with appropriate level of force.
• Comply with the disciplinary practices of the institution in reporting rule violations and applying sanctions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

• Requires a bachelor's degree.
• At least four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• 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.

• Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Training in the following areas:
  Motivational Interviewing, Carey Guides, Core Correctional Practices, Decision Points, etc.
• Knowledge of evidence-based correctional practices.

• 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…