Job 2969 Probation Training Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Services Division serves as the primary coordinating unit for the Arizona Supreme Court's commitment to providing high-quality education and training programs for judicial officers, court staff, and probation officers throughout the state. Utilizing cutting-edge adult education theory and practice, and a variety of educational modalities (in-person sessions, webinars, computer-based trainings, etc.), the Division directly provides and indirectly supports the education and training requirements for a broad audience with diverse needs. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the mandatory state-wide probation officer training and certification program, as well as the juvenile detention officer training program. The role involves developing, creating, reviewing, and revising curriculum for probation officers, probation supervisors, and juvenile detention officers, including creating curriculum and program materials, designing programs, investigating delivery methods, establishing program content, and administering tests and exams. Additionally, this position serves as a subject matter expert on evidence-based probation practices, acts as the lead instructor for the Probation Officer Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, oversees approximately one hundred professional-level experts in the field of probation, and participates in various committees and manages complex projects. This role requires close interaction with other AOC divisions, judges, lawyers, chief probation officers, directors of juvenile court, instructors, and probation staff. This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule after three months of employment, contingent on demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks. The employer is qualified for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, judicial administration, educational leadership, or a related field.
• At least seven years of professional experience as a certified Arizona probation officer or in a related profession such as parole or community corrections.
• Knowledge of Arizona probation and juvenile detention operations, structure, related statutes and codes.
• Knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles, evidence-based practices and procedures.
• Training skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and evaluate participants.
• Planning and organizational skills and abilities.
• Ability to identify and incorporate changes in legislation, rules, administrative orders/rules, policies, and procedures into training and curriculum.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and make independent decisions.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to prepare written material using a computer terminal and keyboard.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree in criminal justice, public administration, judicial administration, educational leadership, or a related field, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, and management of the mandatory state-wide probation officer training and certification program.
• Development, implementation, and management of the juvenile detention officer training program.
• Developing, creating, reviewing, and revising curriculum for probation officers, probation supervisors, and juvenile detention officers.
• Creating curriculum and program materials.
• Designing programs.
• Investigating delivery methods.
• Establishing program content.
• Administering tests and exams.
• Serving as subject matter expert on evidence-based probation practices.
• Serving as lead instructor for the Probation Officer Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute.
• Overseeing a cadre of approximately one hundred professional-level experts within the field of probation.
• Serving on various committees and managing complex projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior