Juvenile Probation Officer I

Pima County

101d • $24

About The Position

Juvenile probation officers provide casework services to juvenile probationers at the direction of the Superior Court under the provisions of evidence-based practices and consistent with the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as vacancies occur. Qualified candidates may be contacted as positions become available. The juvenile probation officer position can consist of a day shift, evening shift, or overnight shift depending on the needs of the division.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Successfully complete background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, tuberculosis testing, and pre-employment certification of physical fitness for duty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management or social work.
• Knowledge of juvenile justice system and evidence-based practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds 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.
• Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents/guardians and conducting field contacts.
• Directs and/or refers probationers and parents/guardians to community resources, treatments or other interventions based on assessments, behaviors and conditions of probation.
• Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the court.
• Participates in case review conferences to determine if change in level of supervision is warranted.
• Appears and testifies in court.
• Monitors payment of restitution and probation fees and ensures victims' notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.
• 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.
• In confrontational situations with probationers or others, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques when necessary.

Benefits

• Corrections Officers Retirement Plan (CORP)
• 15 days of vacation, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree