Alaska State Troopers
Adult Probation Officer 1/2B (PCN 20-4476, 20-6863)
Alaska State Troopers, Bethel, Alaska, us, 99559
What you will be doing
The Adult Probation and Parole Officer position provides supervision and case management for adult male and female offenders who are required to report to the Department of Corrections. Job duties include working directly with felony offenders by conducting office meetings, interviews, completing risk/need assessments, urinalysis tests, providing referrals for treatment needs, conducting field contacts, as well as violation arrests and offender transports. The position requires acquiring and documenting historical and current information for the individuals under the supervision of the office. Officers ensure offender compliance with court or parole board issued conditions and report any violation to those entities. Our mission, values, and culture
The vision of the Department of Corrections Division of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole is to serve Alaska’s diverse population through objective, legal, and evidence-based community supervision, while respecting the rights of victims, defendants, probationers, and parolees. Our mission is to help provide positive change in every town, village, and neighborhood in Alaska by enhancing public safety, assisting the court with the fair administration of justice for victims and defendants, and by providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable, while connecting them to community partners and resources that can provide an individual the tools for long-term change and success. Benefits of joining our team
The Bethel Probation Office provides a fast-paced work environment which may include specialized caseloads that will enhance career development. The office helps enhance public safety in rural Alaska and encourages positive change for those who are justice involved. There are opportunities for a flexible work schedule after successful completion of the probationary term, as staffing allows. The working environment you can expect
The Bethel Probation Office is responsible for a geographic area that includes most of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, necessitating travel from Bethel to surrounding communities via small aircraft, boats, or the ice road. The daily work environment includes interaction with defendants, victims, the court, and community partners to enhance effective supervision and community safety. Who we are looking for
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Interpersonal Skills: shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Integrity/Honesty: contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Manages and Organizes Information: identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. Minimum qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Experience: Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in the same fields (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience). EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Adult Probation and Parole Officer position provides supervision and case management for adult male and female offenders who are required to report to the Department of Corrections. Job duties include working directly with felony offenders by conducting office meetings, interviews, completing risk/need assessments, urinalysis tests, providing referrals for treatment needs, conducting field contacts, as well as violation arrests and offender transports. The position requires acquiring and documenting historical and current information for the individuals under the supervision of the office. Officers ensure offender compliance with court or parole board issued conditions and report any violation to those entities. Our mission, values, and culture
The vision of the Department of Corrections Division of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole is to serve Alaska’s diverse population through objective, legal, and evidence-based community supervision, while respecting the rights of victims, defendants, probationers, and parolees. Our mission is to help provide positive change in every town, village, and neighborhood in Alaska by enhancing public safety, assisting the court with the fair administration of justice for victims and defendants, and by providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable, while connecting them to community partners and resources that can provide an individual the tools for long-term change and success. Benefits of joining our team
The Bethel Probation Office provides a fast-paced work environment which may include specialized caseloads that will enhance career development. The office helps enhance public safety in rural Alaska and encourages positive change for those who are justice involved. There are opportunities for a flexible work schedule after successful completion of the probationary term, as staffing allows. The working environment you can expect
The Bethel Probation Office is responsible for a geographic area that includes most of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, necessitating travel from Bethel to surrounding communities via small aircraft, boats, or the ice road. The daily work environment includes interaction with defendants, victims, the court, and community partners to enhance effective supervision and community safety. Who we are looking for
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Interpersonal Skills: shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Integrity/Honesty: contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Manages and Organizes Information: identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. Minimum qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Experience: Four years of paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, pretrial, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or four years in any combination of postsecondary education from an accredited college and paraprofessional experience in the same fields (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours of postsecondary education are equal to one month of experience). EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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