Truancy & Attendance Officer

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Vacation and sick leave

14 holidays

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community seeks a Truancy Officer to enforce truancy laws and support the Juvenile Court procedures. You will coordinate with education staff, parents, and guardians to promote school attendance and prepare court documents as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, mediation, and record-keeping skills, plus the ability to collaborate with multiple Ak-Chin departments. Knowledge of community codes and privacy rules is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; two years experience in juvenile services, education, criminal justice, or related field.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass background check.
• Ideal candidate speaks O'odham language fluently.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Truancy Abatement Program to improve attendance before penalties.
• Receive and manage Education Records related to enrollment and attendance.
• Issue notices of violations and assess fines as per truancy laws.
• Negotiate agreements with parents/guardians for program participation.
• Provide information to Prosecutor or counsel for proceedings in Juvenile Court.
• Prepare court documents and assist prosecutors with filings.

Skills

Communication

Mediation

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Office documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ak-Chin Indian Community seeks a Truancy Officer to enforce truancy laws and support the Juvenile Court procedures. You will coordinate with education staff, parents, and guardians to promote school attendance and prepare court documents as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, mediation, and record-keeping skills, plus the ability to collaborate with multiple Ak-Chin departments. Knowledge of community codes and privacy rules is essential.