Probation/Parole Officer, Senior

About the role

This is a full‑time, benefit‑earning Senior Probation/Parole Officer position in the Intensive Supervised Release (ISR) Unit of Adult Specialized Supervision Services (ASSS) within Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation. The role provides community‑based supervision to high‑risk individuals released from prison, using supervision strategies matched to client needs and risk to promote change and public safety. The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce re‑offense across more than 20 service locations serving over 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. Hennepin County is the largest county government in Minnesota, committed to eliminating disparities and creating opportunity for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide caseload supervision and compliance monitoring for individuals on ISR, utilizing research‑supported practices to increase intrinsic motivation for change and promote skill building through Evidence‑Based Practices (EBP) when working with clients in the field.
• Complete required contact standards, such as client contacts in the community (residence, work, school, treatment, etc.) and client transports.
• Respond to urgent and emergent situations, collaborating with law enforcement and other partners regarding clients’ criminal activity, and problem‑solve using established policies and procedures to promote public safety and rehabilitation.
• Evaluate clients’ risk, needs, and presenting behaviors; make referrals for appropriate treatment and/or programming.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including contacts with clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies, using department and other case management systems.
• Interface with District Court and/or Department of Corrections including report writing, attending hearings, providing testimony, and defending recommendations.
• Perform administrative duties: monitoring social media sites, administering breathalyzers, collecting and processing urinalysis samples, conducting forensic examinations, planned searches, and data tracking/analysis.
• Participate and lead projects/initiatives to improve services in the assigned division.
• Operate with limited oversight, actively case‑manage more complex cases, independently develop/adjust supervision