Probation Officer (4 Vacancies) - Region 1 - Cumberland and York Counties at State of Maine

1. First Name *

2. Last Name *

3. Address (Include City, State and Zip Code) *

4. Email *

5. Phone *

6. Resume or Work History - If you do NOT have a resume, please visit http://www.maine.gov/bhr/node/174 and complete the work history section. Once complete, the document can be uploaded to the Resume or Work History section below *

7. Cover Letter *

8. Please select one of the following options: *

8a. If you answered you are either a current or former employee of Maine State Government, please write the name of the department for which you most recently worked or currently work.

9. Are you at least 18 years of age? *

10. Do you have a valid driver's license? *

10a. State Issued

10b. If Yes, which type?

Class A
Class B
Class C

11. List your geographical location preference (i.e. Augusta/Kennebec County; Portland Cumberland County, etc)

12. *Only for candidates who upload a resume: If your resume does not have month/year of employment listed, please list the Company Name, Job Title, and Month and Year You Started and Ended Your Three (3) Most Recent Jobs. This is necessary for assessment of qualifications.

13. Are you willing to work overtime? *

14. What shifts are you willing to work? *

1st
2nd
3rd

15. Veteran's Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and Gold Star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or Gold Star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please indicate by checking the appropriate box below. Documentation is required. For more information, visit https://go.usa.gov/xsm8B *

15a. If you are a veteran or Gold Star spouse and wish to take advantage of the veteran's preference, please submit documentation here (DD 214, DD 1300).

16. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? *

17. How did you hear about this job opportunity? *

18. Disability Preference: Maine law provides a hiring preference to persons with disabilities by ensuring that one person with a disability is offered an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of this position. If you believe that you qualify and wish to request a disability preference, please indicate by checking the appropriate box below. *

19. For more information on the Disability Preference, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/node/203

20. All Maine state government work (both in person and telework) must be conducted within Maine. Please check this box to verify that, if offered this position, you will be able to meet this requirement. *

Supplemental Questions: Please complete the following questions as part of the application process.

1. Please explain your professional experience in working with the criminal justice system. *

2. Describe your experience taking difficult positions on issues and handling professional or personal disagreements with co-workers, lawyers, clients, or others. *

3. Explain your understanding of correctional strategies which account for underlying factors that contribute to anti-social behavior. *

4. Explain how you would support client accountability in the criminal justice system or other settings. *

Describe your educational background. *

6. Explain your experience completing standardized assessments, and what assessments you have administered. *

7. Have you worked with clients to develop outcome-oriented case plans that target risks, needs, and/or programs? If so, provide an example of a SMART goal? *

8. How would you collaborate with an outside agency toward addressing the risk and needs of clients? *

9. If you have experience applying judgement, discretion, and analyses in making rational important decisions regarding clients, please provide an example. *

10. If you have experience managing a large workload by applying time management strategies, establishing priorities, and managing urgent or crisis situations, please explain how you navigated this skill. *

11. Do you have experience with professional/technical writing for reports and documentation? If so, please explain the purpose of the reports. *

12. Do you have experience presenting information in court, team meetings, or other settings? If so, please explain. *

13. Have you been trained in motivational interviewing techniques? When did you last use these skills? *

14. Which computer programs: data management, word processing, or web-based applications, do you have experience with using? *

15. Describe how you prefer to receive feedback as it relates to your reports, writing style, etc. *

16. Please describe your experience using a firearm, if any. *

17. Do you have experience making decisions regarding public safety matters? If so, please explain.

18. Are you familiar with, or have experience involving the use of force? If so, please elaborate.

19. Do you have experience with conducting investigations? Give us information regarding the types and your role.

20. Please explain your knowledge of and/or experience with substance use disorders.

Before you submit your application, the State of Maine requires you read and accept the terms and conditions associated with the application process: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/node/175. Please type your name below to confirm you are agreeing to the terms and conditions. Applications without a printed name in the box below are considered invalid and will not be processed. *

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