Probation Surveillance Specialist – Evenings/Weekends

Coconino County; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Coconino County is seeking a Probation Department surveillance officer based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The role involves professional supervision of probationers, primarily during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential duties include supervised field operations, report writing, and collaboration with criminal justice partners. Candidates must meet minimum education/experience requirements and complete training such as

Qualifications

• Associate degree in behavioral science or related field.
• One year experience as a surveillance officer.
• Any equivalent education/training/experience demonstrating ability.
• Must obtain Arizona driver's license by date of hire.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and criminal history check.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must achieve certification of completion/proficiency of 40 hour Defensive Tactics Academy; armed option requires 40 hour Firearms Academy.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective surveillance and supervision to high-risk offenders.
• Prepare, collect and maintain reports and supervision information.
• Coordinate and cooperate with criminal justice agencies.
• Perform urinalysis and breath testing, searches, employment contacts, arrests, transportation and detention of violators.
• Prepare and present court testimony; supervise offenders in field.

Skills

Personal interaction

Documentation (written & electronic)

Education

Associate degree in behavioral science or related field

One year experience as a surveillance officer

Any equivalent education/training/experience

Job description

Coconino County is seeking a Probation Department surveillance officer based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The role involves professional supervision of probationers, primarily during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential duties include supervised field operations, report writing, and collaboration with criminal justice partners. Candidates must meet minimum education/experience requirements and complete training such as