Dept Promo Only - Probation Officer, Senior

Pinal County

Florence, AZ

Adult Probation Department Promotion Opportunity
Senior Probation Officer
JOB SUMMARYThe Probation Officer, Senior will participate in the new officer training, proficiency testing to confirm the officer’s performance in skills or tactics, act as a mentor in the development of officers, perform duties of a probation officer and participate in training, education and special projects. 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, making arrests, pretrial supervision, conducting assessments, court coverage and other related duties as assigned.
Lead officers may be required to change or rotate assignments based on the operational needs of the department and to support cross-training across various functions.

Because probationers under Court supervision are convicted felons and/or persons with domestic violence convictions, these job duties may expose the probation officers to physical harm from probationers, family members and others in proximity to the probationers. As a result, the senior 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. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within ourstartingminimum tomidpoint of range ($53,619 - $68,364).

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.Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

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

Participates on special projects and committees as assigned and leads the efforts of officers as they participate on special projects and committees.
Provides input to the Unit Supervisor on the work performance of officers.
May review and approve work in the supervisor’s absence or as appropriate
Facilitate behavioral change for clients.
Administers drug and alcohol testing as needed.
May serve as a training officer.
Provides individual and group counseling for probationers.
Conducts interviews, investigations and makes observations in preparation for writing presentence and pre-disposition reports; Reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports, psychiatric and psychological reports
Directs and counsels probationers concerning probationer behavior, conditions of probation and the requirements of reporting, payment of restitution, fines and other costs associated with the terms of probation.
Assesses probationer personalities, social history, risk to the community, individual needs and other relevant factors to determine rehabilitation potential and plans to assist with rehabilitation.
Monitors activities of probationers by visiting residences, places of work, schools and conducts legally authorized searches of persons, places or belongings.
Directs and/or refers probationers to community resources such as treatment centers or other agencies based on observation of activities, behavior and conditions of probation.
Locates absconders, conducts searches, and makes arrests of probationers when necessary; appears and testifies in court as required.
Transports probationers to jail and other locations as required
Utilizes various databases and/or programs to enter, store and/or retrieve case file information; summarizes information for standard reports, selecting data from varied sources.
Confers with counselors or other professionals connected to agencies providing human services to probationers, and maintains knowledge of probationers' needs, status and progress.
Develop and implement case plan requirements to incorporate building relationships.
May install electronic monitoring equipment utilized to ensure, as appropriate.
Depending on area of assignment, may make decisions concerning the release/detainment of juveniles physically referred to the Juvenile Detention Center by law enforcement agencies.
May need to react to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly, and effectively use sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university; AND
Four (4) years of experience working in probation, the state child welfare system, the juvenile justice or adult probation/parole systems; OR
Equivalent experience and education to meet minimum requirements to perform the work.
BeaUnitedStatescitizenorlegalresident.
Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
Complete the Arizona Probation Officer Academy; may be required to obtain a firearms certification.
Complete and successfully pass a background investigation with no felony convictions, reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre- employment psychological examinations.
Mustsuccessfullycomplete40-hourDefensiveTacticsTrainingAcademyassoonas practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment [see ACJA § 6-107(F)].
Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy.
Mustsuccessfullycompleteeight(8)hoursofdefensivetacticsrefreshertrainingonan annual basis.
Mustmaintaincertificateofsuccessfulcompletionofdefensivetacticstraining.
Must successfully complete the Probation Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, if assigned, within the first twelve (12) months of employment [see ACJA § 6- 107(F)].
Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.
Arizona residentsmust have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire;newly established Arizona Residents must have onewithin 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of interviewing techniques and procedures; counseling practices and behavioral modification techniques.
Knowledge of social and economic factors in the community and the motivation factors and needs of probationers.
Knowledge of human services available through probation assistance programs.
Knowledge of the purpose of court and justice system environments.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
Knowledge of principles of file and records management as they pertain to court system.
Knowledge of security considerations and measures.
Must have skills in the areas of self-control, patience, initiative, courtesy, tact and diplomacy in order to maintain effective relationships with a diversion population.
Ability to maintain required skills, licenses, permits, and/or certifications associated with an area of specialized instruction or expertise, such as firearms qualification or a specialized caseload.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
Ability to work with material/information that is confidential, sensitive or urgent and requiring extreme tact, courtesy and mature judgement.
Ability to review and lead work.
Ability to conduct effective interviews and verify information obtained.
Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and to compile reports from information gathered.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports; maintain case files.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in analyzing and applying standards to a variety of situations.
Ability to observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.
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,tactanddiplomacyinordertomaintain 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

Possessknowledgeandunderstandingof:
- 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 DEMANDSIndependent 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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.

Working for the Judicial Branch in a safety-sensitive position, you are required to submit to pre-employment examinations that may include but is not limited to: criminal history with fingerprints and driving history, background interview, drug screening, psychological examination, and reference checks.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply.

However, Pinal County cannot currently offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities.