Sex Offender Unit Surveillance Officer (Adult Probation) - Sierra Vista

Cochise County•Sierra Vista, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs certified surveillance officer work of moderate difficulty in the security, supervision, care, and welfare of probationers. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires a comprehensive background check, pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting, and post-employment random drug screening. The role involves providing surveillance and supportive casework services to probationers under the direction of the Superior Court, adhering to evidence-based practices and the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration. Responsibilities include monitoring probationers, conducting home and work visits, performing searches and arrests, and documenting case progress.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully complete 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment.
Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy.
Must successfully complete eight (8) hours of defensive tactics refresher training on an annual basis.
Must maintain certificate of successful completion of defensive tactics training.
Must successfully complete the Intensive Probation Institute, within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.
Applicants must successfully complete a psychometric test, polygraph, physical examination and criminal background check, including no felony convictions.
Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing are required.
At time of hire must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Behavioral Sciences or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.
One year of experience in a related field such as, but not limited to, criminal justice, social work, and/or counseling.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provides surveillance and supportive casework services to probationers at the direction of the Superior Court under the provisions of evidence-based practices and consistent with the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration.
Monitors assigned probationers and meets with them in their homes or at their places of work.
Performs searches and makes arrests.
Conducts closely structured surveillance and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment facilities, community restitution or jail) as a member of a team.
Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps, and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including arrest reports, contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation, and case plans 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, 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 a change in the 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 (surveillance officers have the authority of peace officers in the performance of his or her duties).
Appears and testifies in court.
Monitors payment of restitution and probation fees and ensures victims’ notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.