What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer II- Adult Probation (1225) position at Coconino County?
Purpose: The purpose of the vision statement is to give an overall view of what we wish our organization to be. Our mission statement is the more specific method of meeting our vision. Our Guiding Principles are the commitments we have made to contribute to a healthy working environment. We recognize that all employees are responsible for creating a culture that supports the Guiding Principles outlined here.
Vision Statement: Building relationships and enhancing lives to create a safer community.
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Coconino County Adult Probation Department is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims. This is to be accomplished by providing to our clients individualized programming and supervision to include:
To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices
Stronger Probation, Safer Arizona- Adult Probation at Work
Guiding Principles (Revised October 2022):
LEARNING
Under general supervision performs professional duties ranging from moderate to difficult in providing correctional casework services to assigned individuals under probation supervision at the direction of the superior court; performs related work as assigned; establishes and maintains a positive and healthy work environment.(Illustrative Only)
• Performs social investigations and evaluations of assigned defendants including interviews with relatives, members of social agencies, employers, and others, prepares required reports and assessments and makes recommendations to the Court
• Advises and supervises individuals on probation as ordered by the Court in order to enforce compliance with court directives
• Develops and implements client-based programs and refers clients/individuals under supervision for placement in needed services
• Appears and testifies in court
• Builds positive working relationships with individuals under supervision
• Conducts visits with individuals at the office, their residence and at various sites
• May perform searches, urinalysis collection, makes employment contacts; makes arrests, provides crisis intervention
• Enters data and provides statistical data for computer based management
• Maintains written and computerized records, runs reports, and verifies statistics with central records
• Tracks of client payments
• Consults with attorneys and works with victims and community agencies
• May transport individuals under supervision
• May counsel individuals under supervision
• Works in partnership with the community for input, planning, and accountability (Restorative Justice)
• Trains other officers
• Makes most case decisions independently
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting at desk; working with and around other staff and clients; repetitive motion (hand-wrist) for writing and typing; vision-acuity (near) for reading and writing; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) for interviews, fieldwork and communicating with staff and the public; touch (finger dexterity) for typing and writing.Considerable knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of probation services, treatment planning, and Court reports
- Principles of human behavior
- The criminal justice system (Adult), the Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile), and community resources
- Search, transportation and restraint procedures
- Practices and techniques of individual and group counseling and casework methods
Skill in:
- Personal interaction, counseling and interviewing
- The use of computers
Ability to:
- Effectively analyze individuals and situations and make sound decisions
- Apply the methods and principles of probation services
- Work alone in remote areas
- Prepare and maintain complex records and reports
- Make sound casework decisions independently and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Vision Statement: Building relationships and enhancing lives to create a safer community.
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Coconino County Adult Probation Department is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims. This is to be accomplished by providing to our clients individualized programming and supervision to include:
- Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need.
- Restorative justice to the community and victims.
- Community and client involvement and collaboration.
- Effective, quality-based methods of supervision.
- Measurable processes and outcomes.
To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices
Stronger Probation, Safer Arizona- Adult Probation at Work
Guiding Principles (Revised October 2022):
LEARNING
- We strive to be critical thinkers who embrace innovation in problem solving.
- We are open to change, and each have a valuable voice in decision-making.
- We foster an environment that promotes a constructive learning experience. When given feedback on our impact and behavior, we take the time to honestly and openly reflect upon the information and apply it to our lives.
- We recognize strengths and show appreciation for one another.
- We promote an environment of positive communication & attitudes where all individuals feel empowered and respected.
- We are a cohesive team. This is achieved by vulnerability, honesty, compassion & the reassurance that my team will be there to help me succeed.
- We promote and practice self-care.
Under general supervision performs professional duties ranging from moderate to difficult in providing correctional casework services to assigned individuals under probation supervision at the direction of the superior court; performs related work as assigned; establishes and maintains a positive and healthy work environment.(Illustrative Only)
• Performs social investigations and evaluations of assigned defendants including interviews with relatives, members of social agencies, employers, and others, prepares required reports and assessments and makes recommendations to the Court
• Advises and supervises individuals on probation as ordered by the Court in order to enforce compliance with court directives
• Develops and implements client-based programs and refers clients/individuals under supervision for placement in needed services
• Appears and testifies in court
• Builds positive working relationships with individuals under supervision
• Conducts visits with individuals at the office, their residence and at various sites
• May perform searches, urinalysis collection, makes employment contacts; makes arrests, provides crisis intervention
• Enters data and provides statistical data for computer based management
• Maintains written and computerized records, runs reports, and verifies statistics with central records
• Tracks of client payments
• Consults with attorneys and works with victims and community agencies
• May transport individuals under supervision
• May counsel individuals under supervision
• Works in partnership with the community for input, planning, and accountability (Restorative Justice)
• Trains other officers
• Makes most case decisions independently
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting at desk; working with and around other staff and clients; repetitive motion (hand-wrist) for writing and typing; vision-acuity (near) for reading and writing; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) for interviews, fieldwork and communicating with staff and the public; touch (finger dexterity) for typing and writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a preference being given to a major or minor in the behavioral sciences (Supreme Court Order 73-1 TR-ADM-PROB) and two years progressively responsible experience as a probation officer; minimum age of 21 years; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment. Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Must achieve a certification of completion/proficiency of 40 hour Defensive Tactics Academy with annual 8-12 hour review. If PO 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).
Please see Section:6-106 Personnel Practices
PLEASE NOTE: The Coconino County Superior Court presiding judge may issue an administrative order to hire, if the candidate does not meet all requirements.
This position may require overnight shifts, holidays and weekends.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment. Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Must achieve a certification of completion/proficiency of 40 hour Defensive Tactics Academy with annual 8-12 hour review. If PO 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).
Please see Section:6-106 Personnel Practices
Please note: This position may be underfilled as a Probation Officer I.
Probation I underfill requirements: A bachelor’s degree. Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment; must obtain Arizona State driver's license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment; must successfully complete Probation Officer Certification Academy within first year of employment. No experience required. Criminal history, background and psychological evaluation will be done prior to hiring. Probation Officer I base annual salary is $49,116.PLEASE NOTE: The Coconino County Superior Court presiding judge may issue an administrative order to hire, if the candidate does not meet all requirements.
This position may require overnight shifts, holidays and weekends.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
- The principles and practices of probation services, treatment planning, and Court reports
- Principles of human behavior
- The criminal justice system (Adult), the Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile), and community resources
- Search, transportation and restraint procedures
- Practices and techniques of individual and group counseling and casework methods
Skill in:
- Personal interaction, counseling and interviewing
- The use of computers
Ability to:
- Effectively analyze individuals and situations and make sound decisions
- Apply the methods and principles of probation services
- Work alone in remote areas
- Prepare and maintain complex records and reports
- Make sound casework decisions independently and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $52,889