Truancy Officer Job at Freeborn County
Under the supervision of the department Director, the Probation Officer is responsible for supervision of adult
and juvenile offenders placed on probation by the Court. Responsible for providing for the safety of the
community and encouraging the rehabilitation of juvenile and adult offenders, using evidence-based
practices, incorporating restorative justice practices, comprehensive investigative and analytic reports for use
by the Court and for chemical health placements, supervising offenders, maintaining knowledge of all areas of
offender deficits and mental health issues and anti-social thinking.
- Prepares comprehensive, investigative and analytical reports concerning offenders.
with recommendations for use by the Court.
- Completes bail studies and formulates recommendations for release into the community.
- Administers and interprets risk/needs assessments and documents case plans, in
protect the community and rehabilitates offenders.
- Testifies in court making recommendations regarding probationer violations and sentence
- Enrolls and supervises offenders in the Sentence to Service or community work service
- Interviews crime victims and gathers victim impact statements according to statutory
- Facilitates programming such as domestic programming and cognitive skills programs.
- Authorizes and makes arrests of offenders in violation of their probationary conditions in
- Performs drug tests on offenders, requiring the taking and testing of urine samples, using
- Creates and maintains chronological records of cases. Ensures data is accessed and
- Responds to calls 24 hours a day from law enforcement or other agencies regarding
- Participates and collaborates in county, community and statewide committees.
- Attends training/educational sessions, seminars and regional meetings to keep current in
While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be
called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.
Position Requirements
- Knowledge of current best practices and principles of criminal justice and related social science
- Knowledge of Minnesota state laws, Court rules, and professional Corrections standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, sufficient to testify in Court and
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
- Skill operating computers and relevant software, including Corrections related programs
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and data privacy.
- Ability to respond to calls for services outside of normal work schedule.
- Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives
- Ability to manage complex work with considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate and
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external
persuasion.
- Requires a four-year degree in related field.
- One to three years of related experience.
- Meet minimum Minnesota Department of Corrections Agent qualifications.
This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Frequently operates office equipment.
- Intermittently must operate Breathalyzer and County vehicles.
Physical and Mental Requirements
This job typically requires: sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing,
typing, and seeing. There is exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is
generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 10 pounds of force.
The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment with travel and field visits also required. The potential for
physical harm exists when dealing with offenders. There is potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
The position requires non-traditional, flexible hours.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an
employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and
- Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected
- Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing
as possible.
- Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which
- Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and
*****Completed applications along with cover letter and resume are due
by 12:00 PM, Friday, February 24th, 2023. *****
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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