Adult Probation Officer 1/2A

at  State of Alaska

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What you will be doing:
The Adult Probation Officer in this position is responsible for preparing presentence reports for the court. This entails reviewing and summarizing police reports, legal filings, defendant criminal history, victim statements, mental health and substance abuse records, interviews with defendant’s and victims, and making recommendations for probation conditions and sentencing.
As a presentence investigator, you will write a neutral report for the court’s review that will aid the judge with felony sentencing decisions. This document, while it contains information provided by both prosecution and defense counsel, is expected to provide an objective review of any agreements made between prosecution and defense for resolution of the case. This position is responsible for creating the single most important document which is used in every facet of the Criminal Justice System to include sentencing, creation of supervision conditions, classification, treatment and case management.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole strives 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. We utilize evidence-based practices and effective supervision to improve the successful community reintegration of pretrial defendants, probationers, and parolees.
We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization. We are dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime. Offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day.The benefits of joining our team:
You will have an opportunity to assist your community by researching and writing a thorough document which is used within the Alaska Court System and assists the offender in rehabilitation while protecting the public. You will be joining a team of professional employees who have a variety of experiences both within and outside of the department. It is a cohesive team interested in assisting the victims, the community, the department and specifically each other in meeting the statewide mission. You will gain insight into the criminal justice process, institutional and community resources, case law, legal arguments and get a global view of the interests in a case.
The office hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (please contact the hiring manager about flexibility).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To be successful in the position a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn in an environment which is ever changing due to case law decisions.
• Strong writing skills, an ability to evaluate a variety of information, a natural curiosity for research and the ability to form an opinion based upon research findings which may be contrary to others in the legal community.
• An ability to interview community members who possess different cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels and they may be victims, family members of victims or the defendant, the defendant, other helping agencies, legal agencies or those within the Alaska Legal System.
• Self-Starter who is well organized with a strong work ethic and ability to track due dates, interviews, and court hearings. With that comes the ability to communicate changes in the legal system to your peers and direct supervisor.
• An ability to have a global view of the Department of Corrections, Department of Law, Alaska Court System while understanding that everyone has a part in the sentencing of an offender and that you must have a clear boundary of what your position expectations are in this process.
• An ability to review documentation that may shock the conscious of the general public and may contain information regarding, theft, burglary, robbery, sexual abuse of minors and adults, manslaughter and murder.

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.

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, at the discretion of the hiring manager.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges, universities, or high schools 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 or high school. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience in your Applicant Profile, you must also provide the employer’s 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.

is recruiting for an Adult Probation Officer 1/2A located in Anchorage, Alaska.