Assistant Probation Officer

Position Summary

The list created because of this post will be used to fill vacancies in Adult and Juvenile Assistant Probation Offices as well as vacancies that may occur in JDC, RCCF and Field.

To assist the professional Community Corrections staff in probation, facility, or other case management services by performing designated duties relating to client or resident supervision, treatment, or counseling; maintain records, provide transportation to clients, and perform other duties to support Probation Officers; and perform related duties as assigned.

The Field Assistant Probation Officer provides support, supervision and oversight of case management services to clients court ordered to supervised probation. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of community services and ability to engage and perform duties in a community setting. Field positions are housed in office settings and work is generally conducted during regular business hours however may require client contact in the community and duties performed outside of regular business hours.

Examples of Work Performed

All Positions:

• Maintain contact with clients, community providers and collateral contacts.
• Provide clients with needed support and/or assistance in accessing resources necessary to comply with and complete court ordered conditions.
• Monitor and document client compliance with court ordered conditions.
• Monitor, document and respond to violations of court ordered conditions.
• Provide assistance and support to clients encountering obstacles or barriers to success on supervision.

Field/Adult Facility Assistant Probation Officer
1. Meet with clients/residents, review and sign probation agreements, review any special conditions of probation, orient to group programming, connect clients/residents to in-house, and community programming.
2. Meet with clients/residents regarding noncompliance; discuss with clients/residents' ways they can become more successful; make determination of client's/residents’ compliance and report technical violations to Probation Officer or supervisor.
3. Participate in client/resident visits with another staff member on behalf of Probation Officer or unit request.
4. Monitor police contacts and booking notices.
5. Draft probation violations, update custody credit, complete Intake violation packet and discharge orders, document all required data including fax and e-mails into the Chronos system; prepare law enforcement and LEC calendars, gather and submit probation violations to attorneys, and document activity in Court Services Tracking System (CSTS).
6. May staff intake reception window, arrange for chemical assessments, schedule clients/residents for orientation, and assign clients/residents to probation office based on their offense and address.
7. Monitor clients that are in custody, incarcerated, awaiting deportation, on warrant, or have failed to report to probation, or are otherwise unavailable to report to probation.
8. Depending on assignment, may make recommendations to the Probation Officer regarding restitution or victim aide, suggest the amount of restitution and the legitimacy of the request, send affidavits, draft restitution order for Probation Officer review, enter amount ordered in condition and enter restitution payments.
9. May attend treatment program staffing, sentencing and restitution review court hearings.
10. May facilitate group programming.
11. May run BCA checks.
12. May assist in intrastate transfer process.
13. May review and verify client compliance with drug testing, DNA collection, EHM and ignition interlock as ordered.
14. Monitor phone lines and voice messages for incoming phone calls.
15. Monitor CSTS message center.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

Juvenile Facility Probation Officer: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Two years of work experience or post-high school education.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: Valid Driver’s License may be required depending on the assignment.

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following weighted as indicated:

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who pass the examination/screening process and file a properly completed application shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as a Assistant Probation Officer. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for four months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 50 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

As part of a conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete the following process:

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

. You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact nirvana.wallace@co.ramsey.mn.us

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total Rewards Guide 2026.pdf

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee legally married spouse, Employee Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues