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 Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow) at Utqiagvik Juvenile Probation.

What You Will Be Doing

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Provide a continuum of interventions and supervision of accused and adjudicated juvenile offenders on your dynamic caseload. Through evidence-based practices, motivate and guide youth, broker services, and steer youth towards accountability for their actions, community restoration, and development of competencies to lead productive and crime free adult lives. Represent the Division of Juvenile Justice in court proceedings. The services you provide will be challenging but in return produce significant long-term benefits to youth served, their families, and the community.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture

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Through Restorative Justice, we hold juvenile 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 treatment services provided to 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 relentless integrity and leadership.

Respect

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