What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer II - Flagstaff- Adult Probation (0425) position at Coconino County, AZ?
Nature of Work
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.
Purpose:The purpose of the vision statement is to give an overall view of what we wish our organization to be. Our mission statement is the more specific method of meeting our vision. Our Guiding Principles are the commitments we have made to contribute to a healthy working environment. We recognize that all employees are responsible for creating a culture that supports the Guiding Principles outlined here.
Vision Statement: Building relationships and enhancing lives to create a safer community.
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Coconino County Adult Probation Department is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims. This is to be accomplished by providing to our clients individualized programming and supervision to include:
- Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need.
- Restorative justice to the community and victims.
- Community and client involvement and collaboration.
- Effective, quality-based methods of supervision.
- Measurable processes and outcomes.
To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices
Guiding Principles (Revised October 2022):
LEARNING
- We strive to be critical thinkers who embrace innovation in problem solving.
- We are open to change, and each have a valuable voice in decision-making.
- We foster an environment that promotes a constructive learning experience. When given feedback on our impact and behavior, we take the time to honestly and openly reflect upon the information and apply it to our lives.
- We recognize strengths and show appreciation for one another.
- We promote an environment of positive communication & attitudes where all individuals feel empowered and respected.
- We are a cohesive team. This is achieved by vulnerability, honesty, compassion & the reassurance that my team will be there to help me succeed.
- We promote and practice self-care.
Typical Duties
- Performs social investigations and evaluations of assigned offenders including interviews with relatives, members of social agencies, employers, and others, prepares required reports and assessments and makes recommendations to the Court
- Advises and supervises offenders as ordered by the Court in order to enforce compliance with court directives
- Develops and implements client-based programs and refers offenders for placement in needed services
- Appears and testifies in court
- Builds positive working relationships with offenders
- Conducts visits with offenders at the office and at various sites
- May perform searches, urinalysis collection, makes employment contacts; makes arrests, provides crisis intervention
- Enters data and provides statistical data for computer based management
- Maintains written and computerized records, runs reports, and verifies statistics with central records
- Keeps track of client payments
- Consults with attorneys and works with victims and community agencies
- May transport offenders
- May counsel offenders
- Works in partnership with the community for input, planning, and accountability (Restorative Justice)
- Trains other officers
- Makes most case decisions independently
Essential functions of this position include but are 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment. Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Must achieve a certification of completion/proficiency of 40 hour Defensive Tactics Academy with annual 8-12 hour review. If PO chooses to be armed, must attend and pass 40 hour Firearms Academy and maintain a 20 hour annual "shoot" for recertification purposes; complete a minimum of 16 hours of on-going education within the judicial system certified by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
Please see Section:6-106 Personnel Practices
Please note: This position may be underfilled as a Probation Officer I or a Probation Officer Assistant.
Probation I underfill requirements: A bachelor’s degree.
Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment; must obtain Arizona State driver's license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment; must successfully complete Probation Officer Certification Academy within first year of employment. No experience required. Criminal history, background and psychological evaluation will be done prior to hiring. Probation Officer I base annual salaryis $49,116.
Probation Officer Assistant underfill requirements: An associate degree in behavioral science or related field OR if the candidate is within one year of obtaining a bachelor’s degree OR one year experience in criminal justice, case work, probation or related field which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment; must obtain Arizona State driver's license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment; must successfully complete Probation Officer Certification Academy within first year of employment. Criminal history, background and psychological evaluation will be done prior to hiring. Acquisition of bachelor’s degree required within one year of hire. Probation Officer Assistant base annual salary is $42,110.
This position may require overnight shifts, holidays and weekends.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- The principles and practices of probation services, treatment planning, and Court reports
- Principles of human behavior
- The criminal justice system (Adult), the Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile), and community resources
- Search, transportation and restraint procedures
- Practices and techniques of individual and group counseling and casework methods
Skill in:
- Personal interaction, counseling and interviewing
- The use of computers
Ability to:
- Effectively analyze individuals and situations and make sound decisions
- Apply the methods and principles of probation services
- Work alone in remote areas
- Prepare and maintain complex records and reports
- Make sound casework decisions independently and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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).
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Corrections Officer Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
Elective Coverage
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
Salary : $42,110 - $49,116
