Deputy Probation Officer I

Duties

• Supervise the caseloads of assigned probationers
• Meet with probationers in their homes or at their places of school/work
• Conduct interviews and social or presentence/pre-disposition investigations
• Evaluate probationers' progress
• Perform searches and make arrests
• Direct and counsel probationers and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles
• Build relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan
• Direct and/or refer probationers and parents/guardians to community resources, treatments, or other interventions
• Participate in case review conferences to determine if changes in supervision are warranted
• Obtain, assemble, secure, keep, and file a complete identification record concerning the person on probation
• Monitor payment of restitution and probation fees and ensure victims' notification rights are provided
• Investigate cases referred to the officer and make a written report to the court
• Perform searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and make a documented effort to locate absconders
• Serve warrants, make arrests, and bring persons before the court who are on probation, including defaulting probationers facing revocation
• Appear and testify in court
• Appropriately and effectively respond to confrontational situations with probationers or others
• Use defensive tactics and techniques, including:
• Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm wristlock and takedown)
• Perform minor aerobic activity
• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time
• Engage in balanced movements
• Throw hand strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes)
• Use impact weapons (ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16 ounces)
• Kick at targets below 24 (front snap kicks)
• Perform controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls and recovery)
• Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial speed
• Sustain exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray
• Engage in fighting techniques while on the ground
• Bend knees lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and baton closing techniques)
• Bend knees to a 45 degree angle (all ground techniques)

Requirements

The position requires a valid Arizona Driver's License and a valid Arizona Peace Officer's Certification.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field is required. A Master's degree may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practices and the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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