Surveillance Officer - Page - Adult Probation (0826)

Coconino County • Page, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Page, Arizona. Under general supervision, performs professional work of moderate difficulty in surveillance case work for probationers, predominately during evening and weekend hours. The Coconino County Adult Probation Department's mission is to create a safer community by reducing future crimes and victims through individualized programming and supervision, including Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment, and supervision based on risk and need assessment, restorative justice, community and client involvement, and effective, quality-based supervision methods with measurable processes and outcomes. The Coconino County Pretrial Mission is to maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices. This position requires a flexible schedule that includes night, weekend, and holiday hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree in behavioral science or related field OR one year experience as a surveillance officer OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• 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 SO chooses 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).
• Working knowledge of surveillance, search, and restraint procedures
• Working knowledge of criminal law and Title 13 (Adult Probation); Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile Probation)
• Working knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Working knowledge of principles and techniques of crisis intervention in individual and family settings
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of intensive probation and surveillance as applied to adult or juvenile probationers
• Skill in personal interaction
• Skill in use of written and electronic documentation
• Ability to provide effective surveillance and supervision to high-risk offenders
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to appropriately apply search and restraint procedures
• Ability to deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to make sound independent decisions in the field in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain records and reports
• Ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to train other surveillance officers

Nice To Haves

• AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides closely structured supervision of offenders
• Monitors offenders at multiple sites
• Prepares, collects and maintains reports and supervision information
• Coordinates and cooperates 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree