Adult Probation Officer III
Company: Workplace Alaska
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: December 4, 2019
Job Description:
Education - Bachelor's Degree - High School Diploma or GED Skills -
Driver's License The Department of Corrections, Division of
Pre-Trial, Probation and Parole, is currently recruiting for an
Adult Probation Officer III position, located in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Pretrial Enforcement Unit focuses on community safety and
providing the greatest opportunity for the success for those
involved in the justice system. Although defendants are presumed
innocent until proven guilty, many remain incarcerated during the
pretrial phase due to a lack of available options. Pretrial status
defendants are one of the fastest growing incarcerated populations
in Alaska's criminal justice system. Release decisions involve
consideration of multiple factors. One of these factors include
results of an assessment, conducted by a Pretrial Officer. The
assessment will evaluate two factors: the likelihood that the
defendant will miss their court hearings and the likelihood that
the defendant will engage in new criminal activity if released.
Individuals who are released during Pretrial status will be
monitored and supervised by the staff of the Division of Pretrial,
Probation & Parole. The Pretrial Probation Officer is responsible
for the assessment and supervision of adult defendants on pretrial
status with the Alaska Court System. A Pretrial Probation Officer
must ensure public safety by completing assessments, identifying
appropriate supervision conditions, monitoring defendants for court
appearance compliance, and supervising defendants in accordance
with the conditions of release ordered by a judicial officer within
the Alaska Court System. Supervision of defendants includes
referrals for services, field and home contacts, drug and alcohol
screening, electronic monitoring, arresting when necessary, and
reporting concerns and providing updates to the court. The Adult
Probation Officer III provides office leadership and line level
supervision of pretrial officers, for the purposes of protecting
the public through proper assessment and supervision of the
pretrial population. The key responsibilities of this position
include, but are not limited to: Direct and oversee staff within
the pretrial office; Complete evaluations, make and review
assignments; Consult with the upper management with new hires,
transfers, promotions, suspensions and dismissal; Provide training
for staff. Research and evaluate training needs for staff within
the pretrial unit, and coordinate with the Department of
Corrections training office for training; Ensure pretrial functions
and operations are covered 365 days a year and all assessments,
reports and caseload supervision issues are ressed and completed in
the associated timeframes; Research, develop and implement
appropriate community-based programs as related to the supervision
of adult offenders, under state supervision, with a focus toward
protection of the public and reformation of the offender;
Participate in Supervisor meetings; quarterly Court and attorney
meetings; quarterly program oversight meetings and regional inter
agency task groups; Respond to requests for information and
distribute appropriate information; Plan, develop, organize, manage
and act as the Department representative and/or chair of Inter- and
Intra-agency work groups to include, but not be limited to, the
Department of Education, Department of Law, Division of Child
Protective Services, Office the Attorney General, and the
Department of Public Safety in areas of concern Pretrial; Monitor
budget expenditures throughout the fiscal year and review large
expenditures with upper management; Train new employees in proper
office and field procedures. Coordinate and ensure certification
and ongoing certification in Alaska Police Standards Council
standards for Pretrial Officers; and Other duties as assigned. The
ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities: Considerable knowledge of the
principles, practices, and methods of pretrial, probation, parole
and institutional corrections in case management, pre-sentence
report writing, investigation and acquisition of legal evidence;
Considerable knowledge of available social service programs,
community resources, and public services; Working knowledge of
social and psychological principles of human development and
behavior; social organization and environmental and cultural
influences; Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and
laws and regulations pertaining to pretrial, probation, parole and
related areas; Working knowledge of the principles and techniques
of adult rehabilitation, probation or social casework and/or
therapeutic treatment and practices of counseling, and placement;
Working knowledge of organizational structures, workflow, staffing
plans, forms, and procedures; Working knowledge of office practices
and procedures; Working knowledge of supervisory, management, and
training principles and techniques; Ability to analyze complex
issues and situations, draw logical conclusions, and propose viable
solutions and courses of action; Ability to supervise, train and
direct subordinate staff; Ability to develop and maintain effective
relationships with a variety of individuals; Ability to deal firmly
and tactfully with employees and managers; and Ability to work
effectively and independently under pressure. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in any field And Two years of professional experience,
of which one was at the journey level, in probation, parole,
criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services, criminal
investigation, public safety or law enforcement, or as a social
services case manager or counselor. Or substitution: Four years of
paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice,
juvenile justice, social services, corrections, criminal
investigation, public safety or law enforcement. And Two years of
professional experience, of which one was at the journey level, in
probation, parole, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social
services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement,
or as a social services case manager or counselor. Or substitution:
Four years in any combination of post secondary education from an
accredited college and paraprofessional experience in probation,
parole, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social services,
corrections, criminal investigation, public safety or law
enforcement (3 semester or 4 quarter hours of post-secondary
education are equal to one month of experience). And Two years of
professional experience, of which one was at the journey level, in
probation, parole, criminal justice, juvenile justice, social
services, criminal investigation, public safety or law enforcement,
or as a social services case manager or counselor. There is no
substitution for the two years of professional experience. Special
Note: At the time of employment a qualified applicant must: be 21
years of age and a United States citizen; have a high school or
home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or a local
school district within a state as having met that state's
graduation requirement; or have a General Educational Development
certificate. Possess a valid driver's license issued within the
United States at time of appointment. Individuals not continuously
employed since February 9, 1991, by the State of Alaska Department
of Corrections in a 'correctional officer,' 'probation officer,' or
'parole officer' position, as defined by 13 AAC 85.900, are subject
to requirements established by Alaska Police Standards Council
(APSC). As a condition of continued employment, these individuals
must obtain a basic correctional officer certificate issued by the
APSC within 14 months of hire. Any employment action that resulted
in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline, must
be disclosed at the time of application to vacancies within this
classification. Applicants who fail to provide this information
will be deemed to be ineligible for interview or further
consideration. Applicants with an employment action that makes them
ineligible for certification under APSC regulations will be
ineligible to receive an interview or further consideration. For
purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class,
'misdemeanor' means: 1) A crime classified as a misdemeanor in
Alaska at the time the crime was committed. 2) A crime committed in
another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that
jurisdiction by a civilian or military court is a 'misdemeanor'
conviction if the crime has elements similar to those of a
misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed.
3) An offense punishable as a misdemeanor in Alaska or under the
law of another jurisdiction, that results in a completed suspended
imposition of sentence, expungement of record, or a pardon, is
considered a 'misdemeanor' conviction unless the offense was
committed by the person before the age of 21. A qualified applicant
may not: Have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime
of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United
States, another state or territory, or by a military court. Have
been convicted during the past ten (10) years by a civilian court
of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a
military court of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a
crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person,
or of two or more driving under the influence offenses. Have
illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance
during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age
at the time. Have illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or
VA controlled substance during the past 5 years, provided you were
at least 21 years of age at the time. Have used marijuana during
the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the
time. Have been denied certification by the Alaska Police Standards
Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing
jurisdiction unless the denial, revocation, or surrender has been
rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible
certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction. Have ever used a
controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal,
state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation
officer, or military law enforcement officer. ITIONAL REQUIRED
INFORMATION: COVER LETTER A detailed cover letter highlighting your
knowledge, skills and abilities, as pertaining to the strengths and
responsibilities listed above, is required. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants are required to provide the following documents either
by attaching them to the application or providing them at time of
interview: Cover letter; Three professional references; and Last
three consecutive performance evaluations. IMPORTANT NOTICE -
Background Investigation Requirements and Deadline (non-APSC
certified applicants) Applicants who meet minimum qualifications
and the pre-interview screening criteria will be offered an
interview. The most qualified applicant will receive a job offer
that is conditional upon successful completion of a background
investigation, medical examination, drug screening and
psychological evaluation. All job offers are conditional pending
successful completion of these requirements. Applicants who are
given a conditional job offer will be responsible for scheduling
and paying for their own medical examination and drug testing.
Approximately 48 hours after the posting closes, candidates who met
the minimum qualifications and screening criteria will be emailed a
background investigation packet with instructions. You will be
given 5 days from receipt of the email packet to complete and
return the paperwork. Candidates will be required to submit copies
of the following documents: HS diploma, GED or transcripts (must
show date of graduation) Birth certificate or passport HS Foreign
Equivalency Evaluation, if applicable Naturalization certificate,
if applicable DD-214 form, if applicable (must show date and type
of discharge and reason for separation narrative for all periods of
service in each branch of the military, such as the DD-214 Long
Form and NGB-2 Form) Military Evaluations, if applicable The
background investigation requires candidates to complete a
background packet, which includes attaching the above required
documents in order for our office to verify you meet the minimum
qualifications and requirements set forth by the Alaska Police
Standards Council. Upon hire, applicants will also be subject to
fingerprinting. It is crucial that you are honest and provide
accurate information in your application, during your interview,
and during the background investigation process. All information
requested is required. It is important that you keep copies of all
documents that you submit. Any copies of documents submitted to our
office will not be returned and requested copies will be denied.
Note: Applicants who are not forthright, honest, or who
intentionally or unintentionally omit information during the
recruitment and selection process may be disqualified from further
consideration of employment. EDUCATION If post-secondary education
is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in
the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained
a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of
transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used
to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can
be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of
interview. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education
completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet
the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this
education, you must show that the education credentials have been
submitted to a private organization that specializes in
interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such
education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained
in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S.
post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one
whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in
subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary
institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence
whening. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience in your Applicant
Profile, you must also provide the employer name, your job title,
dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applicant
Profiles will be reviewed to determine if the responses are
supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are
not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection
phase of the recruitment. 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-************ or ************** in Juneau or TTY: Alaska
Relay 711 or 1-************ or correspond with the Division of
Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box ******, Juneau, AK
99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS & APSIN Please be aware - this position
requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network
(APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public
Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security
clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a
fugitive from justice. itionally, security clearance will be
withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified
or omitted at the time of the initial application for security
clearance. PREA NOTIFICATION The Department of Corrections follows
and maintains federal and state requirements standards including,
but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards
which to all public and private institutions that house adult or
juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from
hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of
any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual
assault including: Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup,
community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other
institution; Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in
sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or
implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not
consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or Has been civilly or
administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity
described above. FINGERPRINT NOTICE All Department of Corrections
employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful
candidate must pass a criminal history check. FIREARMS This
position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.
In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations
Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this
position. A 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence' is an offense
that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has,
as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the
threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former
spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom
the victim s a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with
or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian,
or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian
of the victim. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor
crime of domestic violence, do NOT for this position. MULTIPLE
VACANCIES NOTICE This recruitment may be used for more than one (1)
vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be
used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this
recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to to each
recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions
regarding application submission or system operation errors should
be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-************ (toll
free) or ************** if you are located in the Juneau area.
Requests for information may also be emailed to
*******************************. For applicant password assistance
please visit:
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CONTACT INFORMATION: For specific information in reference to the
position please contact the hiring manager at: Name: Delila Schmidt
Phone: ************** Email: *************************
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