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Job description
Pretrial Services Officer Position
The Department of Corrections, Division of Pretrial, Probation and Parole is recruiting for a Pretrial Services Officer 1/2 position located at the Palmer Pretrial Enforcement Office in Palmer, Alaska.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position is responsible for the assessment and supervision of adult defendants on pretrial status with the Alaska Court System. These are entry level positions requiring additional training and oversight for new employees in this field of work. A Pretrial Services Officer ensures public safety by completing risk assessments and monitoring defendants by supervising conditions of release set by the court. Supervision of defendants includes referrals for services, field and home contacts, drug and alcohol screening, electronic monitoring, arresting when necessary, and reporting concerns and providing updates to the court.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
Our mission is to help provide positive change in every town, village and neighborhood in Alaska by enhancing public safety, assisting the court with the fair administration of justice for victims and defendants, and by providing quality supervision that holds defendants accountable, while connecting them to community partners and resources that can provide an individual the tools for long-term change and success.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Career development
High caliber training
Excellent benefits
Rewarding team environment
Community connection
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
The Palmer Pretrial Enforcement office services all communities within the Mat-Su valley.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Investigation
Teamwork
Worksite address
palmer, AK, 99645, US
Who can apply
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