Probation Officer 1 (41-5709) Anchorage Therapeutic Courts chez State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This Position

This position will serve as the Therapeutic Court Intake Probation Officer located in Anchorage, Alaska. The position will conduct a variety of screening tools used to assist the therapeutic court team in determining program eligibility, intake interviews for therapeutic court participants, program orientation, criminal risk assessments, using the risk assessment results to create individualized case plans, and connecting participants with appropriate community resources such as treatment, employment services, childcare, and public benefits. It also will provide coverage as needed for our therapeutic court programs which will include carrying a participant caseload, monitoring participant progress through the program phases and regular in-person meetings, documentation, home and field visits, curfew checks, and drug or alcohol testing, while coordinating with agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Office of Children’s Services to ensure safe housing, treatment compliance, and support for participants with CINA cases. 

In addition, the role prepares reports and correspondence, maintains case information in therapeutic court databases, and collaborates closely with justice system professionals, treatment providers, and social service agencies to solve problems and ensure coordinated care. The position provides court testimony, participates in team meetings, attends trainings and community events, represents ACS/ASAP in various settings, supports therapeutic court operations such as UA testing, and adheres to All Rise Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards to ensure high-quality program delivery.

This position is grant-funded for up to three years or until the end of available grant funding.

Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.

IMPORTANT: Please attach a cover letter expressing your interest in employment as a Probation Officer 1 with the Alaska Court System.

The Work Hours
This position is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week.  The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.  

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.    

LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT 

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.  The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
 http://www.courts.alaska.gov 

For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
 VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Position Duties

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field.

Substitution:

Four years of any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college and/or paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, case management, or similar work experience will substitute for the required degree. This includes service as a Court Case Manager, Courtroom Judicial Assistant, Chambers Judicial Assistant, Court Supervisor, Chief Deputy Clerk, or Clerk of Court with the Alaska Court System or a similar position with another employer.

Minimum Qualifications

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications. 

Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):

If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):

• Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.    
• A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.

LETTER OF INTEREST

Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to [email protected].

Your letter of interest should:

1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
   
The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

WORK HISTORY

If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
  
EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
  
SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
  
NEPOTISM REVIEW

To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.    

Other Qualifications

Contact Title: Recruitment
    E-Mail: [email protected]

 Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

 Phone Number: (907) 264-8242