Probation Officer

Position Summary:

Under the minimal direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Pre Trial Officer performs work to complete state approved public safety assessments on daily jail bookings, and provide required information to the Courts in a timely manner; performs and is responsible for juvenile transportation to and from County detention and detention facilities located outside of the County, as well as any necessary transportation needs for the department; assists probation officers by monitoring and providing surveillance of juvenile and adult probationers, including adult pretrial clients to ensure individuals adhere to the conditions of probation and/or pretrial release.

This is an Entry/Trainee position that performs professional work of moderate difficulty under close supervision. Positions at this level are assigned routine/standardized or recurring duties. As experience is gained, incumbents work more independently on an expanded variety of assigned duties. Specific instructions and guidelines are given with work assignments. Work performed and decisions made affect routine operations of the department.

Essential Job Functions & Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes a public safety assessment for each defendant and submits a report with release recommendations to appropriate Court for the Judge's consideration at the defendant's initial appearance, occurring both weekday and weekend mornings
• Transports juveniles to and from detention for Court and other appointments as needed
• Administers urinalysis and breath alcohol tests as needed
• Enforces mandated curfews and house arrests through telephone contacts, work site visits, home visits which may occur at any time of the day or evening
• Participates in conferences to evaluate probationers’ progress to determine possible and/or appropriate changes in level of supervision warranted
• Supervises and documents community work service placements
• Conducts required face to face contact with individuals (to also include collateral or associated contacts) at their place of residence, employment, school, counseling, and community restitution service, at varying hours of the day to include nights and weekends
• Documents and maintains verifiable case records of all contacts with individuals and collaterals including activities, behavior, movement, phone calls, and visitors
• May be required to report any violations of conditions of probation and/or pretrial release to the Court

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• U.S. citizen or have legal resident status
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to fingerprinting and criminal history records check, driving records check, psychological evaluation, submit to and pass an illegal drug use screening
• Meet and be able to perform the required training and job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of similar or related job specific experience and/or skills acquired through previous employment/volunteer work/internship or training/apprenticeship program

Required Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to surveillance activities of probationers and as applied to probationers’ rights; principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment used in probation surveillance; human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds; search, transportation and restraint procedures; department utilized electronic monitoring equipment; uses, maintenance, programming and installation procedures; investigative and interviewing methods; crisis intervention methods and techniques
• Basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, laws, regulations, and rules related to probation services
• Ability to engage in effective oral and written communication
• Ability to effectively engage with individuals from varying backgrounds to diminish possible volatile situations
• Apply laws and regulations governing probation services
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Make decisions in pressure situations
• Analyze and evaluate problem situations and develop plan of correction
• Identify the effects of drug and/or alcohol abuse
• Meet minimum physical requirements to become Defensive Tactics Certified
• Meet minimum proficiency to become Firearms Certified to carry a firearm
• Use tact and diplomacy
• Confidentiality

Special Requirements

Employment with La Paz County is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check and verifying work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications, as applicable. This job description is not a complete statement of all the responsibilities of this position.

Miscellaneous Information

To be considered for the Probation Officer position, you must submit:

• a completed
• a signed and notarized form for the purposes of a full background investigation
• and, an per ARS 8-203.01D

A completed application package can be sent to Jean Lucas, Administrative Supervisor (all forms available at LaPaz.gov)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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