Probation Officer I - Snowflake

Essential Job Functions

• Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment facilities, schools, community restitution or detention) as a member of a team.
• 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.
• Buils relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts, work/school site contacts, day, and evening home contacts.
• Directs and/or refers probationers and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles, 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.
• Performs searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and brings persons before the court who are on probation including defaulting probationers facing revocation.
• Probation officers have the authority of peace officers in the performance of his or her duties.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Makes sure payment of restitution and probation fees are monitored and ensures victims' notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.
• In confrontational situations with probationers or others, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques, as learned at the Defensive Tactics Safety Training Academy, when necessary.

  Knowledge and Skills Required

  • 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.
  • 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

    • 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.

      Desirable Qualifications

      • Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
      • Must possess a valid driver's license.
      • Must have a bachelor's degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
      • 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 [see ACJA6-107(G)].
      • 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 [see ACJA6-107(F)].
      • Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.

        Employee Benefits

        • Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 Hours Per Week That Includes (Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits).
        • Currently we are hiring for positions throughout the county. Please mark yes for each location you are willing to work: anywhere in Navajo County Winslow Holbrook Snowflake Show Low.
        • Do you have the required 4 year College Degree and able to provide proof? Yes No.
        • Have you ever been arrested or charged Yes/No If yes, please list charges and date.
        • Have you ever had any misdemeanor convictions? Yes/No If yes, please list charge and date.
        • How would you be an asset to probation? (150 words or less).
        • This job requires a high volume of data entry and court report writing. Do you type at least 40 words per minute? (Test may be required) Yes No.
        • The position requires passing a two week probation academy with written test, one week defensive tactics academy with written test, pre-employment psychological evaluation and/or polygraph test, random drug testing, criminal history and MVD background checks. May have to take a pre-employment physical. Are you willing to comply with these requirements? Yes No.
        • Required Question.