Juvenile Probation Officer - Registry

Juvenile Probation Officer

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Make a lasting difference by empowering youth, supporting families, and strengthening our 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.

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. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint ($56,473.50 - $ 63,300 ) of range.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
• Complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre-employment psychological examinations.
• Must successfully complete 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment.
• 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.
• Must maintain certificate of successful completion of defensive tactics training.
• Must successfully complete the Probation Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, if assigned, within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment necessary to perform job duties such as motor vehicles, computers, telephones, radios, handcuffs, body armor and other equipment depending on case assignments.
• Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle.
• The manual dexterity necessary to reach, grasp, handwrite, and use a computer.
• Vision sufficient to see and read.
• Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the phone.
• The ability to withstand varying weather temperatures.
• The ability to lift, drag, push, and carry items of various weight.
• Must have skills in the areas of:
• Self-control, patience, initiative, courtesy, tact and diplomacy in order to maintain effective relationships with a diverse population.
• Interviewing, motivating, and interpersonal relationships.
• Time management and organization with the ability to apply principles and methods of correctional casework.
• Critical analysis of individuals and situations in order to problem solve and make sound decisions.
• Effective oral and written communication.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Possess knowledge and understanding of:
• The criminal justice system and community resources.
• Diversion, Standard and Juvenile and/or Adult Intensive Probation and community supervision.
• Social and community corrections casework.
• Principles of adolescent and general human behavior; and evidence-based practices in community corrections.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Independent body mobility to stand,…