INTERNAL TRANSFER ONLY - Probation Officer - Skowhegan
INTERNAL TRANSFER ONLY - Probation Officer - Skowhegan
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Probation Officers Region 2 Skowhegan
INTERNAL TRANSFER ONLY
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Code: 5270
Pay Grade: 23 $55556.80 to $75753.60 (includes $0.85 stipend)
Open: May 14 2025
Close: May 29 2025
Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the Maine Model of Corrections we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justiceinvolved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release including treatment education and job training.
MDOC Adult Community Corrections Region 2 is seeking qualified candidates for Probation Officers. Region 2 provides service to the Skowhegan area.This position is open to current Probations Officers only. You must be selfmotivated resourceful able to work as an integral part of a team and possess excellent time management analytical and interpersonal skills.You will be required to carry a firearm and must complete the Maine Criminal Justice Academys firearms qualifications program on a yearly basis.
We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players with a professional attitude and welldeveloped integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Behavior Sciences or Social Sciences or a closely related field (4 years).
AND - Six (6) months experience in probation/parole work counseling or case management or law enforcement activities
OR in lieu of a Bachelors Degree - At least 4 years and 6 months of equivalent combination of directly related education experience and training.
Responsibilities:
As a Probation Officer you will
- Supervise and manage clients assigned to MDOC or released to the community;
- Assess clients risks and needs;
- Counsel and supervise clients while on probation or other forms of community release;
- Prepare pardon and presentence investigation reports for the court;
- Perform interstate compact duties and participate in the formulation and oversight of community reentry release plans.
Administrative duties include but are not limited to gathering and entering data into a computer tracking system and providing various reports from this information so that effective decisions can be made regarding delivery of service.
KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED:
Knowledge of:
- Maine criminal code and criminal court procedures
- Social service agencies operating in the community
- Investigative practices and techniques
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Evidencebased principles and practices
Ability to:
- Counsel adult clients
- Communicate effectively
- Write clearly and effectively
- Apply casework principles methods and techniques
- Objectively assess clients and make appropriate decisions
- Administer assessment tools to make individual situational determinations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Develop adult clients subject matter expertise
- Distinguish between obligation to public safety and responsibility to client
- Act appropriately in stressful situations
- Work without direct supervision
- Control an aggressive person
- Operate a motor vehicle
- Use a laptop or personal computer
- Prepare and maintain detailed records/reports and individual rehabilitation case plans
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a Class C Maine Drivers License.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to complete application only.
BENEFITS
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($10523.28 $12380.40 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes19%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefour weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
