Probation Officer II - Adult Probation

Under general supervision, performs professional duties providing correctional casework services to individuals under probation supervision, establishing and maintaining a positive and healthy work environment.

• Conduct social investigations and evaluations of assigned defendants, prepare reports, and make recommendations to the Court.
• Advise and supervise individuals on probation, enforcing compliance with court directives.
• Develop and implement client‑based programs; refer clients to necessary services.
• Appear and testify in court.
• Build positive working relationships with supervised individuals.
• Conduct field visits at office, residences, and other sites.
• Perform searches, urinalysis collection, make employment contacts; may arrest and provide crisis intervention.
• Enter data, produce statistical reports, and verify data with central records.
• Maintain written and computerized records, run reports, and verify statistics.
• Track client payments.
• Consult with attorneys and coordinate with victims and community agencies.
• Transport supervised individuals when required.
• Provide counseling to supervised individuals.
• Engage community partners for restorative justice input and accountability.
• Train other officers.
• Make most case decisions independently.

• Driving, sitting at a desk, repetitive typing, hand‑wrist movement, vision acuity for reading and writing, hearing and speech for interviews and fieldwork, and finger dexterity for typing.

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Behavioral Sciences) and two years progressively responsible experience as a probation officer; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum age 21.

Must obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license. Must successfully complete a criminal history check. Probation Officer Certification Academy must be completed within the first year for Probation I.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of probation services, treatment planning, and court reporting.
• Principles of human behavior.
• Adult and juvenile justice systems and community resources.
• Search, transportation, and restraint procedures.
• Individual and group counseling techniques.
• Case management.

Skills

• Personal interaction, counseling, and interviewing.
• Computer use.
• Attention to detail.
• Prioritization.
• Task management.

Abilities

• Analyze individuals and situations to make sound decisions.
• Apply probation methods and principles.
• Work independently in remote areas.
• Prepare and maintain complex records and reports.
• Make independent casework decisions per policy.
• Support workplace safety.
• Maintain effective relationships with employees, clients, agencies, and the public.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Meet strict timelines.

Regular employees working 30+ hours per week receive a comprehensive benefits package including vacation/annual leave, sick leave, holidays, health care insurance, dental plan, vision plan, group life insurance, pre‑tax deduction plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, long‑term disability, retirement system, assistance program, training opportunities, and free or discounted bus transportation.

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.