Probation Surveillance Officer I - Veterans Court

Essential Job Functions

• Makes 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.
• Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan through frequent telephone contacts, work site contacts, day and evening home contacts.
• Directs and/or refers probationers 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.
• Monitors payment of restitution and probation fees and ensures victims' notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.
• Responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques, as learned at the Defensive Tactics Safety Training Academy, when necessary.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 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.
• 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.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
• Benefits vary based on employment status (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).

Qualifications

• Currently hiring for positions throughout Navajo County. Mark "yes" for each location you are willing to work: anywhere in Navajo County, Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake, Show Low.
• Have you ever been arrested or charged? Yes/No
• If yes, please list charges and date.
• Do you have any misdemeanor convictions? Yes/No
• If yes, please list charge and date.
• How would you be an asset to probation?
• 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)
• The position requires passing a 1-week defensive tactics academy, pre-employment psychological evaluation and/or polygraph, random drug sing, criminal history and MVD background checks. May have to take a pre-employment physical. Are you willing to comply with these requirements?