Juvenile Probation Officer 1/2

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

**THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED**

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience.  It is recommended that you apply for all levels if you are qualified.

The Division of Juvenile Justice is recruiting to fill a Juvenile Probation Officer 1/2 position in Kotzebue at Kotzebue Juvenile Probation.

What You Will Be Doing:

Influence, motivate, and steer young offenders to work towards community restoration and developing the competencies they need to lead productive and crime free adult lives. The supervision and accountability-based services you provide will be challenging but in return produce major, long-term benefits to the families and youth served. This is achieved by:

Case Management:

Supervise and manage a caseload of juvenile offenders from Nome and outlying areas, ensuring compliance with court orders, probation terms and completing rehabilitative goals.

Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive assessments of juveniles to determine risk factors, needs, and appropriate intervention strategies.

Counseling and Support:

Provide counseling, guidance, and support to juveniles and their families, promoting positive behavioral changes and rehabilitation.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Regularly monitor juvenile activities, conduct home visits, and submit detailed reports to the court regarding progress, concerns, and recommendations.

Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with legal, social services, and community organizations to develop and implement intervention plans that address the unique needs of each juvenile

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

Through Restorative Justice, we hold youth offenders accountable for their behavior; promote the safety and restoration of victims and communities; and assist offenders and their families in developing the skills to prevent crime. Our core values include:

Prioritizing Safety

– of our youth, staff, families, and communities

Responsiveness

– providing timely response to youth, families, victims, staff, and justice partners

Professional Relationships

– recognizing that successful efforts with our clients, coworkers, victims, and others rely on positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships and a spirit of inclusiveness

Dedication

– doing the right things for the right reasons and modeling integrity and leadership

Respect

– for the inherent value of each person’s unique strengths and individual differences