Juvenile Probation Officer Entry - Juvenile Probation (Cottonwood)

Salary : $23.85 - $30.40 Hourly

Location : Cottonwood, AZ

Job Type : Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number : 202400488

Department : Juvenile Probation

Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Role

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 expose the probation officers to a 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.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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 probation fees 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.
• Reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports and psychiatric and psychological reports.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

No experience required.

Additional Requirements :

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. U.S. citizen or have legal resident status. Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age. Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs, polygraph and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division. Must successfully complete 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment (see ACJA § 6-107(G)). Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy. Must successfully complete eight (8) hours of defensive tactics refresher training on an annual basis.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :

Work Environment :

The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements :

Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend and sit for prolonged periods of time and / or drive a vehicle.

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 :

Additional Job Information :

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Grade : 8

Classification : Classified

Safety Sensitive : Yes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to :

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

PLEASE NOTE

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or closely related field?

Please state your degree field.

Are you at least 21 years of age?

In an effort to comply with the Department of Justice Standards for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), you will be required to answer the following questions : Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

Have you 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?

Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?

Required Question

Salary : $24 - $30