Deputy Probation Officer

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this position is to 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.

Supervises the caseloads of assigned probationers, conducts interviews and investigations, evaluates progress, performs searches, and makes arrests.

• 50% - Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with the conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles and conducting field contacts. Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan through frequent telephone contacts, work/school site contacts, and 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.
• 30% - Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including arrest reports, contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the court. Monitors payment of restitution and probation fees and ensures victims’ notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements. Investigates cases referred to the Officer and makes a written report to the court.
• 10% - Performs searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders. Serves warrants, makes arrests, and brings persons before the court. Appears and testifies in court. Holds authority as a Peace Officer in the performance of duties.
• 10% - In confrontational situations with probationers or others, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques learned at the Defensive Tactics Safety Training Academy, including proficiency testing for physical and verbal defensive tactics and the use of required equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position has no responsibility over any types of budget.

Provides project research allocation based on pre‑approved limits involving training and development projects.

Trains colleagues, explains county procedures, responds to public inquiries, participates in meetings, gives presentations, negotiates or persuades, and provides expertise before the courts.

Creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, reports and court documents.

Engages extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups or individuals by telephone, email, and in person.

Continuous engagement (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year).

• Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• No previous experience required.

• Must successfully complete the Probation Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, if assigned, within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge Required – Case management; public safety and security; law and government; law enforcement and Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and statutes.
• Possess Knowledge And Understanding Of – The criminal justice system and community resources; diversion and adult/juvenile standard and intensive probation; social and community corrections casework; principles of adolescent and general human behavior and evidence-based practices.
• Skills Required – Active listening; analytical thinking; analytical writing; critical thinking; persuading and influencing; problem…