Probation Officer I: Field & Court Liaison

Pima County; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CORP retirement plan

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Mental health benefits

Paid training and advancement

Job summary

Pima County is seeking an Adult Probation Officer to supervise and support probationers, conduct home and field visits, and prepare court reports. The role requires completion of intensive defensive tactics training and adherence to strict certification timelines.

The department emphasizes integrity, safety, and community protection. Candidates must meet education and background checks, pass required psychological and physical exams, and be willing to participate in ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have a bachelor’s degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
• Complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre-employment psychological examinations.
• Must successfully complete 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment [see ACJA 6-107(G)].
• Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) hours of defensive tactics refresher training on an annual basis.
• Must maintain certificate of successful completion of defensive tactics training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment facilities, community restitution or jail) as a member of a team.
• Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation including arrest reports, 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 site contacts, day, and evening home contacts.
• Directs and/or refers probationers 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Pima County is seeking an Adult Probation Officer to supervise and support probationers, conduct home and field visits, and prepare court reports. The role requires completion of intensive defensive tactics training and adherence to strict certification timelines.

The department emphasizes integrity, safety, and community protection. Candidates must meet education and background checks, pass required psychological and physical exams, and be willing to participate in ongoing training and