What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Probation Officer - PAGE office - Juvenile Court (0125) position at Coconino County, AZ?
Salary : $49,116.00 - $55,533.00 Annually
Location : Page, AZ
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Job Number : 0804366
Department : Juvenile Court
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Nature of Work
Note : This position is located in Page, Arizona.
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
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 (ACJA).
This position may be filled as a Probation Officer I or II.
Probation Officer I - $49,116- $51,571
Probation Officer II - $52,889 - $55,533
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-sentence / pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers' progress, performing searches, and making arrests. Probation officers may be at risk of being assaulted by 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(G)(1)(b). The proficiency testing is based upon whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self-defense.
Under general supervision performs professional duties ranging from moderate to difficult in providing correctional and psycho-educational casework services to assigned youth at the direction of the superior court; performs related work as assigned; establishes and maintains a positive and healthy work environment.
Typical Duties
Essential functions of this position include but not limited to : driving; sitting at desk; working with and around other staff and clients; repetitive motion (hand-wrist) for writing and typing; vision-acuity (near) for reading and writing; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) for interviews, fieldwork and communicating with staff and the public; touch (finger dexterity) for typing and writing. Perform and demonstrate through proficiency testing, competency in, and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive tactics and 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) Kick at targets below 24" (front snap kicks), 7) Perform controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls and recovery), 8) Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial speed, 9) Engage in fighting techniques while on the ground, 10) Be able to bend knees lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and baton closing technique), 11) Be able to bend knees to a 45 degree angle (all ground techniques).
Minimum Qualifications
PROBATION OFFICER II - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field and two years' experience working with children in a probationary or counseling setting; minimum age of 21 years; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; but must have Bachelor's degree which is required by (ARS 8-203) (Supreme Court Order Part 6; Chapter 1; Section 6-106; paragraph F, 3).
PROBATION OFFICER I - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Juvenile) :
Bachelor's degree with a preference being given to a major or minor in behavioral sciences (ARS 8-203)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Preferred qualifications :
The ideal candidate would :
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
This position might work night shifts, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of :
Skill in :
Ability to :
Must possess :
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes :
Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).
Elective Coverage
JC1 : Those who will be considering you for employment with the Coconino County Juvenile Court and Probation Department will use this application for reference. An extensive background investigation of your personal history will be conducted. Applicants will be required to take a polygraph examination to confirm the information in this application and to determine other items of background information. Probation officer applicants will be required to take a psychological examination. The existence of any of the conditions listed in this application may result in rejection from the selection process. These areas will be explored during an extensive background investigation and polygraph examinations. If you have used dangerous drugs within the last 5 years, you will not be considered for this position. Please for additional information.Please confirm you have read, understand, and agree to the aforementioned conditions and criteria by checking the box.
JC2 : Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Services?
JC3 : Are you a Non-U.S. citizen or not eligible for work in the United States?
JC4 : Are you younger than 21 years of age?
JC5 : Do you need accommodation in the application or testing process due to a disability?
JC6 : Have you used dangerous / illegal drugs in the last 5 years?
JC7 : Please use this area to explain your "YES" answers to any of the above questions.
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Salary : $49,116 - $55,533
