Operational Review Specialist

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Deferred compensation

Supplemental life insurance

Remote work option

Job summary

The Arizona Supreme Court, Adult Probation Services Division, seeks an Operational Review Specialist V to perform statewide probation system reviews. You will audit compliance, verify caseload reports, and assist with budgeting and program policy adherence.

Responsibilities include interfacing with county personnel, preparing detailed reports, presenting findings, and guiding corrective actions within agreed timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field; five years of supervisory/administrative probation experience or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret legislation, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with county personnel to resolve issues and provide technical data assistance.
• Prepare detailed reports highlighting findings, compliance, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Present findings and oversee follow-up to ensure corrective actions are completed on schedule.

Skills

Detail orientation

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Procedures adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Adult Probation Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court is seeking an Operational Review Specialist V to join our team. This position performs operational reviews in all Arizona adult probation departments statewide. Primary duties include auditing and monitoring compliance, verifying caseload population reports, ensuring compliance with statutes, administrative orders, funding agreements and program plans, and assisting with verifying accounting/budgeting/financial management systems, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with county personnel to resolve issues, clarify findings, and provide technical assistance to obtain data.
• Prepare detailed written reports highlighting operational review findings, areas of compliance, deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
• Present findings and conduct follow-up with probation departments to ensure corrective action plans are completed within the proposed time frame.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Remote work option may be available (full-time or part-time). Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and a combination of five years of supervisory or administrative work in probation or community corrections. Directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Required skills and abilities

This position requires detail orientation with strong technical writing and analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and strict adherence to procedures. A general understanding of Evidence Based Practices in the adult justice field is preferred. The ability to analyze statistical data and derive conclusions, manage multiple tasks and inquiries, and work independently with minimal supervision while following the op-review process is essential. The role requires the ability to understand and interpret legislation, rules, the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration, administrative orders, policies and procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) or equivalent is required.

Preferred qualifications

Strong knowledge of the Arizona Probation System, Code of Judicial Administration, and an understanding of Arizona’s criminal justice system.

Travel

Travel level: up to 35%. A valid Arizona driver’s license is required due to state-wide travel.