Position:
Corrections Agent / Senior Corrections Agent (Juvenile Probation)
Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)
POSITION OVERVIEW
Pine County Probation is hiring a Corrections Agent or Senior Corrections Agent to serve primarily as a juvenile probation officer, with some adult casework duties as assigned. In this role you will provide investigative and supervisory services for the District Court of the 10th Judicial District, conducting risk-needs assessments, preparing reports and recommendations for the Court, and supervising juvenile offenders through evidence-based and restorative practices. You will work directly with youth, families, schools, community agencies, and the Court to promote accountability, community safety, and successful adjustment back into the community. This is professional casework with real impact: helping young people change direction while protecting the citizens of Pine County.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
This is a professional level position responsible for investigative and supervisory services of Pine County probation for the District Court of the 10th Judicial District and the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC). This position is considered an “at will” Pine County employee, working under the general direction of the Probation Director and serves at the pleasure of the Court as defined by Minnesota Statute 244.19, and is required to comply with the following expectations:
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Be prepared and on time for court hearings.
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Be honest and truthful in all dealings with the Court.
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Treats all court participants with courtesy and respect.
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Does not engage in discriminatory or harassing behavior.
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Remains law abiding.
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Avoids conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest.
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Does not use or possess illegal drugs.
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Always Conducts himself/herself in a manner that will not bring discredit to the Court.
The position further exists to protect, serve and inform the citizens of Pine County in promoting successful adjustment and integration of the offender into the community through the restorative justice model. This model provides offender accountability, victim/community safety, and offender rehabilitation measures.
All staff conduct is governed by the Pine County Probation Code of Ethics Policy (1-505), the Pine County Personnel Policy, and the 10th Judicial District Court Services Personnel Guidelines (4/7/2011).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as apparent, assigned, or based on changes to the relevant laws and rules.
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Investigates, obtains, interprets and evaluates relevant data to present to the Court in reports so that the Court might be as informed as possible when making dispositions and other decisions relevant to the case of offenders.
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Supervise juvenile offenders, with some adult casework as assigned, to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions of probation and the conditions of the client's probation agreement.
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Submit pre-sentence and disposition investigations with recommendations to the Court within established timeframes.
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Complete risk-needs assessments on appropriate offenders and follow supervision standards and case management plans as necessary.
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Attend sentencing, violation, and other hearings when requested, prepared to testify regarding recommendations made.
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Conduct field contacts in the community, including offenders' homes, schools, and places of employment.
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Implement and coordinate treatment plans, make referrals, and connect clients with community resources using evidence-based and restorative practices.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, associates, community agencies, and the public; work independently and make decisions objectively and within the framework of State statutes and county policies.
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Serve and inform the citizens of Pine County in promoting successful adjustment and integration of the offender into the community through the restorative justice model.
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Work a variable schedule depending upon needs, including some weekend and evening hours.
A Senior Corrections Agent must also:
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Provide the full range of professional casework or group work services to juvenile and adult offenders so that complex cases and severe behavioral problem cases receive the level of casework or group work services required.
A Senior Corrections Agent may also:
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Assist in administrative tasks as assigned so that work is cooperatively completed and new ideas, policies and procedures are assured.
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May assume responsibility on a temporary or emergency basis so that the unit continues to operate efficiently in the absence of the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have:
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Bachelor's degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology
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A valid Minnesota driver's license
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And at least one of the following:
- Full-time 400-hour internship with the Department of Corrections or County Court services department
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A minimum of 400 hours of work or volunteer experience as a Corrections Agent, Corrections Security Caseworker, or in County Court services
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Two years' experience supervising offenders in a correctional environment
SENIOR CORRECTIONS AGENT CRITERIA
In addition to the minimum requirements above, placement at the Senior Corrections Agent level will be based on the following criteria. For external candidates, equivalent experience and documentation will be considered.
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Completion of two years as a Corrections Agent
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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a Human Services related field with emphasis on Corrections/Criminal Justice
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Performance reviews that indicate the Agent fully meets standards
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No written reprimands in the last twelve (12) months and no suspensions or greater within the last thirty-six (36) months
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Satisfactory or excellent use of Integrated Principles of EBP (role clarification, exploring needs, focus, evocation, planning, cognitive interventions, effective use of rewards to non-compliance, formal assessment)
Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the criminal justice system; practical understanding of government politics. Ability to manage a caseload and make sound decisions. Extensive familiarity with Minnesota statutes, rules of Juvenile Court and Criminal Court procedures, probation casework procedures and professional standards. Skilled in independent decision making, critical thinking, active listening, persuasion, conflict resolution, collaboration, effective interpersonal communication, creative problem solving, mediation and negotiation. The use of sound correctional judgement in making decisions is essential. Ability to be sensitive to diversity; exercise compassion; establish and build relationships with clients, other agency professional representatives and the public. Knowledge of human development and normal and abnormal behavior, chemical dependency screening and assessment and treatment options and programs.
Knowledge of the psychological effects of incarceration.
Skill in developing written presentations, making oral presentations, operation of computers and all other job-related equipment.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, associates, community agencies, various community officials and the public; work independently and make decisions objectively and within the framework of State statutes and county policies.
Ability to provide supervision to offenders by having the knowledge of the rules of court procedures and enforcing the conditions of the Court and the conditions of a client’s probation agreement. The overall goal of enhancing public safety and facilitating offender change through evidence-based and restorative practices is a must.
Senior Agents must be able to independently handle difficult supervision cases including clients with severe behavioral problems. Senior agents shall begin to serve in a leadership capacity, both mentoring new staff/interns, but by also serving on various departmental leadership committees. Must use the Integrated Principles of Evidence Based Practices (EBP).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects; repetitive motions. Work has standard vision requirements. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
Work is performed primarily in an office environment and in and around courtroom settings. The level of noise in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Regular local travel and occasional overnight travel is required to conduct field contacts in the community. This would include offender’s homes, places of employment and schools. The employee must be able to control an individual with the possible use of force and defensive tactics including handcuffing and the use of chemical agents. There is exposure to evidence of trauma, violence, and disturbing crimes. The job involves dealing with and calming individuals who are emotionally charged over an issue and/or potentially violent. There is frequent public contact, some of which is with individuals who may be volatile. The operation of motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities is required. Employee is occasionally required to drive or work in adverse weather conditions. There is frequent attention to detail and deadlines.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
All applicants must complete a Pine County application with cover letter, resume, and proof of minimum qualifications. Cover letter should include answers to the following:
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Your experience supervising or working with juvenile and/or adult offenders
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Use of evidence-based practices in supervision
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Your experience with CSTS or comparable case management systems
Applications must be submitted online at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs by end of day Monday, September 7, 2026.
Why Pine County?
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Medical Insurance Plan Options
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Dental Plan
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Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement
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475(b) Deferred Compensation
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Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance
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Group Decreasing Life
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Vision
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Generous time off including PTO, personal days, and 12 paid holidays
Pine County is the fastest growing counting in Minnesota and known for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.
Pine County Personnel System
Classification:
Corrections Agent / Senior Corrections Agent
Pay Grade:
Grade 10: $31.16/hour - $40.51/hour DOQ
Rating Method:
The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection
Closing Date:
Monday, September 7, 2026
