Probation Officer Assistant - Region 2 Lewiston

Location: Lewiston,Maine,United States

Probation Officer Assistant - Adult Community Corrections

Region 2 - Lewiston

038000041

Code:  5211   

Grade: 19

Pay: $41,267.20 - $57,179.20 annually           

Open: May 13, 2025

Close: May 28, 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 justice-involved 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 Officer Assistant. You must be self-motivated, resourceful, able to work as an integral part of a team, and possess excellent time management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Probation Officer Assistant, you will work in a paraprofessional support capacity assisting Probation Officers with assigned caseloads.  Responsibilities include researching, gathering, and analyzing facts, criminal histories/profiles, records, and other court documents; compiling and filing legal documents in court; explaining and providing information to clients; making recommendations regarding issues related to clients; preparing and drafting reports and correspondence; and keeping track of administrative or low-risk clients.  Work may include interaction with all levels of clients.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

An associate degree in a behavioral science, psychology, social science, criminal justice area, or a closely related field – OR – an equivalent combination of directly related education, training, and/or experience.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a complete background investigation.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Class C Maine Driver’s License.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION:                                        

(Entry Level Knowledge accepted, training provided for Working Knowledge)

• Knowledge of procedures and practices of probation casework.
• Knowledge of adult and/or juvenile criminal court procedures.
• Knowledge of community corrections laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of the functions of social agencies operating in the community.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective social work.
• Knowledge of investigation principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human behavior and effective casework and case management practices.
• Ability to develop effective and professional working relationships.
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to client adjustment problems.
• Ability to objectively assess clients and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to research and compile legal documents and reports.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete records, reports, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Ability to interact with officers of the court.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.

APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS

The recruitment process for the Probation Officer Assistant position is a multi-phased process.  Candidates advancing through the process will be offered employment contingent upon the successful outcome of all of the following:

Application Process:

To be considered for the Probation Officer position the following must be submitted:

State of Maine Direct Hire Application; (application to be received through online application)

Cover letter

You should be aware before starting the application process that the following are disqualifiers for this position.

If you:

1. Have been convicted of murder or any crime classified in Maine law as a Class A, Class B, or Class C crime (i.e., any crime with a maximum term of imprisonment of one year or more), or of any substantially similar crime in another jurisdiction outside the State of Maine;
2. Have been convicted of any crime classified in Maine law as a Class D crime (i.e., any crime with a maximum possible term of imprisonment of less than one year), or of any substantially similar c