Juvenile Surveillance Officer

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Durango, CO

1d•$27 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

The Surveillance Officer interacts with moderate and high-risk youth and families on a daily basis, provides surveillance and performs field contacts, use cognitive behavioral interventions. Responds to e-mails and telephone calls daily, completes assessments as assigned and helps with the development of case plans goals: addresses regress and progress toward case plan goals and conditions of probation. Assists with transition planning when juveniles exit detention or residential placement. Documents contacts with the juvenile, their family or multi-disciplinary team members. Completes all required training on a yearly basis and complies with all safety requirements. This position may be assigned to a Domestic Violence Alternative program assigned to the Community Supervision Bureau located inside the Juvenile Detention Center. This position can be assigned to work evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts as needed. About The Juvenile Probation Department: The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Two (2) years of case management experience, probation experience, court experience, direct work with justice-involved individuals, direct work with substance-dependent populations, direct work in a behavioral health setting, or public safety experience. We define public safety experience as: military experience, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, EMT, firefighter, or security positions for a Federal, State, County, or local government.
OR Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Associate degree or the completion of sixty (60) credit hours from an academically accredited college or university accredited through the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
Twenty-one (21) years of age by time of hire
Must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident of the United States of America
Must successfully complete a pre-employment polygraph and psychological examination
Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver license
Completion of the 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy (as described in working conditions) no more than 120 days from the date of employment
Submission to a medical examination required by Correctional Officer Retirement Plan
Successfully complete eight (8) hours of defensive tactics refresher training on an annual basis and maintain certificate of successful completion of defensive tactics training

Nice To Haves

Experience with the principles and practices of social and correctional casework, interviewing and counseling
Experience in the criminal justice system and community resources
Experience with principles of human behavior and evidence-based practices in community corrections
Experience with Diversion, Standard and Juvenile and/or Adult Probation and community supervision
Experience with the principles and practices of caseload management

Responsibilities

Coaches' probationers on cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving skills for the purposes of upholding compliance with conditions of probation, while simultaneously working to reduce future criminal behavior
Conducts accurate assessments to identify risk and needs and develops/implements individualized case plans focusing on risk reduction
Conducts meaningful contacts, including directing and counseling the probationer and conducting field contacts (home, school, work, treatment facilities, community restitution or detention) and office visits, as a member of a team, to employ appropriate risk-reduction strategies based on assessment results
Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the probationer, including contact notes regarding compliance with conditions of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the probation officer
Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan, including conditions of probation, through frequent telephone contacts and work site contacts to include day, evening, and weekend home contacts
Works with probationers by using targeted interventions in order to help build skills in areas connected to criminogenic risk.
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 with probation officers to determine if change in level of supervision is warranted
Performs searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders
Appears and testifies in court
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
Collaborates, cooperates, and maintains contact with stakeholders, including social and law enforcement agencies, to further rehabilitative and/or public safety goals