Juvenile Probation Officer - Registry

Pinal-County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical after 5 years

Paid time off

Health insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Pinal County Superior Court seeks Probation Officers to provide casework services under the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration. You will supervise caseloads, meet probationers in homes or schools, conduct interviews, and prepare reports for the court, working as part of a team with a focus on evidence-based practices.

The position is safety-sensitive and requires proficiency in defensive tactics testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field.
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Be of minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
• Complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre-employment psychological examinations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Defensive Tactics Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents/guardians and conducting field contacts.
• Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the court.
• Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts, work/school site contacts, day, and evening home contacts.
• Performs searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Written and oral communication

Defensive tactics awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field

US citizen or legal resident

Job description

Guide. Support. Empower. A Career in Juvenile Probation Starts Here.

Make a lasting difference by empowering youth, supporting families, and strengthening our community.

JOB SUMMARY

Probation officers provide casework services to probationers at the direction of the Superior Court under the provisions of evidence-based practices and consistent with the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration. The duties of a probation officer include supervising the caseloads of assigned probationers, meeting with probationers in their homes or at their places of school/work, conducting interviews and social or pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers’ progress, performing searches, and making arrests.

Because probationers under Court supervision may include convicted felons, felony adjudicated delinquents, and/or persons with domestic violence convictions/adjudications, these job duties may expose the probation officers to physical risk from probationers, family members and others in proximity to the probationers. As a result, the probation officer position is designated as a safety-sensitive position in accordance with ACJA § 6-106(A) and ACJA § 6-107(A).

All probation officers must “demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the defensive tactics training academy.” ACJA § 6-107(F)(1)(b). The proficiency testing is based upon whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self-defense.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint($56,473.50 - $63,300) of range.

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and rewardhard workwith ourperksand balance.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents/guardians and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment facilities, schools, community restitution or detention) as a member of a team.
• Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the court.
• Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts, work/school site contacts, day, and evening home contacts.
• Directs and/or refers probationers and parents/guardians to community resources, treatments or other interventions based on assessments, behaviors and conditions of probation.
• Participates in case review conferences to determine if change in level of supervision is warranted.
• Performs searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and brings persons before the court who are on probation including defaulting probationers facing revocation. Probation officers have the authority of peace officers in the performance of his or her duties.
• Appearsandtestifiesincourt.
• Monitors payment of restitution and ensures victims’ notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.
• In confrontational situations with probationers or others, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques, as learned at the Defensive Tactics Safety Training Academy, when necessary.
• Performs and demonstrates through proficiency testing, competency in, and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive tactics techniques, including the following, or their comparable alternatives:
  • 1) Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm wristlock and takedown);
  • 2) Perform minor aerobic activity;
  • 3) Stand for up to 2 hours at a time;
  • 4) Engage in balanced movements;
  • 5) Throw hand strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes);
  • 6) Use impact weapons (ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16 ounces);
  • 7) Kick at targets below 24” (front snap kicks);
  • 8) Perform controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls and recovery);
  • 9) Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial speed;
  • 10) Sustain exposure to Oleoresin (OC) spray;
  • 11) Engage in fighting techniques while on the ground;
  • 12) Be able to bend knees lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and baton closing techniques);
  • 13) Be able to bend knees to a 45-degree angle (all ground techniques).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• BeaUnitedStatescitizenorlegalresident.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Beaminimumageoftwenty-one(21)years.
• Complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre- employment psychological examinations.
• Mustsuccessfullycomplete40-hourDefensiveTacticsTrainingAcademyassoonas practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment [see ACJA § 6-107(F)].
• Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy.
• Mustsuccessfullycompleteeight(8)hoursofdefensivetacticsrefreshertrainingonan annual basis.
• Mustmaintaincertificateofsuccessfulcompletionofdefensivetacticstraining.
• Must successfully complete the Probation Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, if assigned, within the first twelve (12) months of employment [see ACJA § 6- 107(F)].
• Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment necessary to perform job duties such as motor vehicles, computers, telephones, radios, handcuffs, body armor and other equipment depending on case assignments.
• Independentbodymobilitytostand,walk,bendandsitforprolongedperiodsoftimeand/ or drive a vehicle.
• Themanualdexteritynecessarytoreach,grasp,handwrite,anduse acomputer.
• Visionsufficienttoseeandread.
• Hearingandspeechsufficienttocommunicatein personandoverthephone.
• Theabilitytowithstandvaryingweathertemperatures.
• Theabilitytolift,drag,push,andcarryitemsofvariousweight.

• Musthaveskillsintheareasof:
  1. Self-control,patience,initiative,courtesy,tactanddiplomacyinordertomaintain effective relationships with a diverse population.
  2. Interviewing, motivating, and interpersonal relationships.
  3. Time management and organization with the ability to apply principles and methods of correctional casework.
  4. Critical analysis of individuals and situations in order to problem solve and make sound decisions.
  5. Effective oral and written communication.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possessknowledgeandunderstandingof:
  1. Thecriminaljusticesystemandcommunityresources.
  2. Diversion, Standard and Juvenile and/or Adult Intensive Probation and community supervision.
  3. Social and community corrections casework.
  4. Principles of adolescent and general human behavior; and evidence-based practices in community corrections.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. May be required to stand and walk for at least half of their scheduled work shift. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard. Ability to withstand varying weather. Vision sufficient to see and read; Hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; lifting up to 50 pounds, unloading, pushing, dragging and/or carrying items of various weight to and from locations throughout the County.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in the field and/or office setting. Will be required to drive throughout the state. May be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and some overtime, may be subject to irregular work hours/schedules; employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency occurs.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Working for the Judicial Branch in a safety-sensitive position, you are required to submit to pre-employment examinations that may include but is not limited to: criminal history with fingerprints and driving history, background interview, drug screening, psychological examination, and reference checks.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply.

However, Pinal County cannot currently offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities.

Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.