Juvenile Probation Officer ; PCN

Recruitment Period Extended

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience. It is recommended that you apply for all levels if you are qualified.

Location:

Nome, Alaska (113 W Front St, Suite #215). The role also involves supervising probationers in Shaktoolik, Savoonga, Elim, Gambell, Teller, Shishmaref, Golovin, Koyuk, St. Michael, Stebbins, White Mountain, Unalakleet, Brevig Mission, Little Diomede, and more. The position requires travel and flexible scheduling.

Influence, motivate, and steer young offenders to work toward community restoration and develop the competencies needed for productive, crime‑free adult lives. The supervision and accountability‑based services are challenging but produce long‑term benefits for families and youth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Case Management
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  Supervise and manage a caseload of juvenile offenders, ensuring compliance with court orders, probation terms, and completion of rehabilitative goals.
• Assessment
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  Conduct comprehensive assessments of juveniles to determine risk factors, needs, and intervention strategies.
• Counseling and Support
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  Provide counseling, guidance, and support to juveniles and their families, promoting positive behavioral changes.
• Monitoring and Reporting
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  Monitor juvenile activities, conduct home visits, and submit reports to the court regarding progress and recommendations.
• Collaboration
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  Work with legal, social services, and community organizations to develop intervention plans.

Through Restorative Justice, we hold youth offenders accountable, promote safety and restoration for victims and communities, and assist offenders and families in preventing crime. Core values include:

• Prioritizing Safety – of youth, staff, families, and communities.
• Responsiveness – providing timely response to all stakeholders.
• Professional Relationships – fostering respectful, collaborative relationships.
• Dedication – doing the right things with integrity and leadership.
• Respect – for individual strengths and differences.

We are a small, dedicated team with strong community ties. You will work closely with local law enforcement, court system, tribal partners, the district attorney’s office, school districts, and treatment providers. We support professional development and training to help staff thrive. Join us to make a significant impact on lives and communities.

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with on‑call duties, after hours, weekends, and holidays. The role demands travel to outlying communities and participation in escort and flexible scheduling.

• Conscientiousness
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  High effort and commitment, responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty
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  Uphold ethical standards.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Friendly, courteous, empathetic, culturally sensitive, and able to handle difficult interactions.
• Stress Tolerance
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  Calmly manage high‑stress situations.

In addition to Minimum Qualifications, candidates should possess these competencies.

• Psychology
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  Knowledge of human behavior, mental processes, and assessment/treatment of disorders.
• Integrity/Honesty
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  High ethical standards.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Effective relationship building and culturally sensitive communication.
• Adaptability
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  Adjust work plans to address multiple demands.

Equivalent to training in juvenile justice, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, or related fields, or experience in juvenile or adult probation or child protection services.

• Psychology
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  Same as level 1.
• Decision Making
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  Sound, objective decisions under uncertainty.
• Integrity/Honesty
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  Ethical conduct.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Same as level 1.
• Adaptability
  :
  Same as level 1.

Equivalent to progressively responsible professional experience in juvenile or adult probation, child…