Juvenile Probation Officer

Salary : $53,060.25 - $63,300.00 Annually

Location : Florence AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500391

Department : Juvenile Court Services

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Description

Help juveniles through post-sentencing to rehabilitate and thrive in our Casa Grande community.

JOB SUMMARY

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. 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-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers' progress, performing searches, and making arrests.

Because probationers under Court supervision may include convicted felons, felony adjudicated delinquents, and / or persons with domestic violence convictions / adjudications, these job duties may expose the probation officers to physical risk from 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(F)(1)(b). The proficiency testing is based upon whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self-defense.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. The salary in this posting represents our starting minimum to midpoint of range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within this range.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.

Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents / guardians and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment facilities, schools, community restitution or detention) as a member of a team.
• Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the court.
• Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts, work / school site contacts, day, and evening home contacts.
• Directs and / or refers probationers and parents / guardians to community resources, treatments or other interventions based on assessments, behaviors and conditions of probation.
• Participates in case review conferences to determine if change in level of supervision is warranted.
• Performs searches, breathalyzers / urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and brings persons before the court who are on probation including defaulting probationers facing revocation. Probation officers have the authority of peace officers in the performance of his or her duties.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Monitors payment of restitution and ensures victims' notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.
• In confrontational situations with probationers or others, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques, as learned at the Defensive Tactics Safety Training Academy, when necessary.
• Performs and demonstrates through proficiency testing, competency in, and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive tactics techniques, including the following, or their comparable alternatives :

1) Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm wristlock and takedown);

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Supplemental Information

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Self-control, patience, initiative, courtesy, tact and diplomacy in order to maintain effective relationships with a diverse population.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The criminal justice system and community resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and / or drive a vehicle. May be required to stand and walk for at least half of their scheduled work shift. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard. Ability to withstand varying weather. Vision sufficient to see and read; Hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; lifting up to 50 pounds, unloading, pushing, dragging and / or carrying items of various weight to and from locations throughout the County.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in the field and / or office setting. Will be required to drive throughout the state. May be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and some overtime, may be subject to irregular work hours / schedules; employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency occurs.

Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below :

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)

INSTRUCTIONS : The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.

All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.

This position is for Casa Grande, but we have multiple locations you may be asked to work from. Please select the locations you are willing to work at.

The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.

Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?

Describe your relevant education and / or experience that meets or exceeds the minimum qualifications for this position.

Do you understand that, as a condition of employment, it is a requirement to obtain the Arizona Probation Officer Academy certification AND Defensive Tactics certification within one (1) year from the date of hire?

Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or forced to resign from any position?

If you answered yes to the question above, please name the employer, explain the circumstances and date of occurrence.

If not applicable, type "N / A" in the box below.

The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history.A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court."Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses."Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and / or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence.Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?

This position requires applicants to be a minimum of 21 years of age. Are you 21 years of age or older (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92)?

Are you a United States citizen or have legal resident status (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92)?

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the Juvenile Court Services Department shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents (detained juveniles), who has :

2) been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or

3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.

Please acknowledge you have read and understand the PREA requirements.

If you are applying for preference points, please indicate which category below.

To be awarded preference points, you must upload required supporting documentation such as DD214.

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Salary : $53,060 - $63,300