Surveillance Officer - Page - Adult Probation (0626)

Vision Statement

Building relationships and enhancing lives to create a safer community.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Coconino County Adult Probation Department is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims. This is to be accomplished by providing to our clients individualized programming and supervision to include: Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need, Restorative justice to the community and victims, Community and client involvement and collaboration, Effective, quality-based methods of supervision. Measurable processes and outcomes.

Coconino County Pretrial Mission Statement

To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices.

Typical Duties

• Provides closely structured supervision of offenders
• Makes monitoring offenders at multiple sites
• Prepares, collects, and maintains reports, supervision information
• Collaborates with criminal justice agencies
• Performs urinalysis and breath testing, searches, employment contacts, arrests, transportation and detention of violators
• Prepares and presents court testimony
• Participates in planning and evaluating offender progress

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in behavioral science or related field
• One year experience as a surveillance officer
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Additional Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and criminal history check relevant to employment
• Must achieve a certification of completion/proficiency of 40-hour Defensive Tactics Academy with annual 8–12-hour review
• If chosen to be armed, must attend and pass 40-hour Firearms Academy and maintain a 20-hour annual “shoot” for recertification purposes; complete a minimum of 16 hours of on-going education within the judicial system certified by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of: Surveillance, search, and restraint procedures, Criminal law and Title 13 (Adult Probation), Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile Probation), Human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, Principles and techniques of crisis intervention in individual and family settings, Principles and practices of intensive probation and surveillance as applied to adult or juvenile probationers
• Skill In Personal interaction, Use of written and electronic documentation
• Ability To Provide effective surveillance and supervision to high-risk offenders, Operate a motor vehicle safely and in adverse weather conditions, Appropriately apply search and restraint procedures, Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, Make sound independent decisions in the field in accordance with established policies and procedures, Maintain records and reports, Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, Follow written and verbal instructions, Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, Train other surveillance officers

Employee Benefits

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Corrections Officer Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass

Required Question

• Do you understand the above?
• This position will require work hours during the night, weekend and holidays. Can you accommodate that schedule?
• What experience do you have with supporting and coaching people to reach their goals?
• Think about a time when you had to mediate or resolve a dispute between two individuals. What steps did you take to find a solution, and what was the outcome? How might you use these skills when working with individuals involved in the justice system?
• How do you approach learning about new subjects or fields, especially when you lack prior experience? Please provide an example of a situation where you quickly adapted to a new field.
• Please provide brief description of your proficiency with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and any specialized software relevant to the position. Provide examples of tasks you’ve accomplished using these tools.