Careers
Make a Difference While Building Your Career
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Centre offers rewarding opportunities for college students and recent graduates to gain valuable hands-on experience in community corrections and human services while developing essential skills for your future.
Why Join Our Team
At Centre, our core values of integrity, compassion, empowerment, and safety and security guide everything we do. Here's what makes working with us unique:
Real-World Experience: Work directly with individuals in residential reentry, crisis stabilization, or treatment settings, collaborating with federal and state agencies including the Federal Bureau of Prisons, US Probation Services, North Dakota Department of Corrections, and North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.
Professional Development: Receive paid training in Core Correctional Practices, Motivational Interviewing, Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and CPR—skills that give you a competitive advantage in your field.
Career Growth: Benefit from our internal-first job posting policy, job shadowing, and success planning practices designed to help you advance.
Supportive Environment: Enjoy a positive workplace culture with our employee assistance program, company wellness initiatives, free meal while you’re working, and monthly employee recognition.
“My time working at Centre played a key role in developing my communication and leadership skills, which have been essential in preparing me for my current role as a Case Manager for Parole and Probation. Having a supportive team made a significant difference and reinforced the value of collaboration and resilience.”
Reagan Finsaas, Case Manager – North Dakota Parole and Probation
“I worked at Centre from December 2015 through April 2019. While working at Centre, my supervisor gave me the support and confidence needed to further my career in community corrections and reach my goal of becoming a U.S. Probation Officer”
Travis Dienslake, United States Probation Officer – U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
“At no other job I’ve had was teamwork as important as it was at Centre, and working there taught me how important teamwork is. Having worked at Centre, I am a better team player, and I am able to use that in my everyday work as a probation officer in working with clients, coworkers, and other community agencies.”
Zac Lehmann, Parole and Probation Officer II – North Dakota Parole and Probation
"Working at Centre provided an abundance of opportunity to grow into my leadership capabilities, while directly exposing me to the population I have always desired to help. Additionally, the relationships I built with coworkers and management while working at Centre have continued to enhance my ability to work successfully in this profession."
Zack Larson, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer, Location Monitoring Specialist – U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
"Centre was my first professional job after earning my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After holding several positions, including Residential Supervisor, Case Manager, and Program Manager, I decided to go back to school for a master’s in social work. My experience at Centre helped pave the way for a career that I truly enjoy."
Rachel Marsolek, LICSW, Veterans Justice Programs Coordinator – Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Resource and Referral Center
"Centre equipped me with time management skills, effective communication with probationers, and the ability to navigate the complexities of probation. Centre helped me seamlessly transition into my role as a probation officer allowing me to build trust, manage caseloads efficiently, and approach situations with integrity and compassion."
Troy Monsen, Parole and Probation Officer II – North Dakota Parole and Probation
Start Your Career at Centre
The experience gained at Centre provides valuable preparation for careers in corrections, law enforcement, behavioral health, counseling, and social services. Whether you're looking to build a long-term career with us or gain experience for future opportunities elsewhere, your work here directly impacts lives and strengthens communities.,
Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey toward professional growth while making a meaningful difference in people's lives!