What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Probation Officer I position at Gila County?
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The purpose of this position is to provide 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.
The duties of a Probation Officer I include supervising the caseloads of
assigned probationers, meeting with probationers in their homes or at
their places of school/work, conducting interviews and social or
presentence/pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers
progress, performing searches and making arrests.
This position may assign work to other employees.
Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning
compliance with the conditions of probation, including directing and
counseling the probationer and parents/guardians when supervising
juveniles and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment
facilities, schools, community restitution or detention) as a member of
a team. Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan
including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts,
work/school site contacts, day and evening home contacts. Directs and/or
refers probationers and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles to
community resources, treatments or other interventions based on
assessments, behaviors and conditions of probation. Participates in case
review conferences to determine if change in level of supervision is
warranted.
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 plan
to prepare written reports for the court. Monitors payment of
restitution and probation fees and ensures victims notification rights
are provided according to statutory requirements. Investigates cases
referred to the Officer and makes a written report to the court.
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. Probation Officer I have the
authority of Peace Officers in the performance of his or her duties.
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. Performs and demonstrates through proficiency testing,
competency in and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive
tactics techniques, including the following, or their comparable
alternatives: 1) Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm
wristlock and takedown), 2) Perform minor aerobic activity, 3) Stand for
up to 2 hours at a time, 4) Engage in balanced movements, 5) Throw hand
strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes), 6) Use impact weapons
(ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16
ounces), 7) Kick at targets below 24 (front snap kicks), 8) Perform
controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls
and recovery), 9) Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial
speed, 10) Sustain exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, 11) Engage
in fighting techniques while on the ground, 12) Be able to bend knees
lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and
baton closing techniques), 13) Be able to bend knees to a 45 degree
angle (all ground techniques). The proficiency testing is based upon
whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable
alternatives) necessary for self-defense.
Performs other duties as assigned.
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7206256
The purpose of this position is to provide 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.
The duties of a Probation Officer I include supervising the caseloads of
assigned probationers, meeting with probationers in their homes or at
their places of school/work, conducting interviews and social or
presentence/pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers
progress, performing searches and making arrests.
This position may assign work to other employees.
Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning
compliance with the conditions of probation, including directing and
counseling the probationer and parents/guardians when supervising
juveniles and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment
facilities, schools, community restitution or detention) as a member of
a team. Builds relationships to encourage compliance with the case plan
including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts,
work/school site contacts, day and evening home contacts. Directs and/or
refers probationers and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles to
community resources, treatments or other interventions based on
assessments, behaviors and conditions of probation. Participates in case
review conferences to determine if change in level of supervision is
warranted.
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 plan
to prepare written reports for the court. Monitors payment of
restitution and probation fees and ensures victims notification rights
are provided according to statutory requirements. Investigates cases
referred to the Officer and makes a written report to the court.
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. Probation Officer I have the
authority of Peace Officers in the performance of his or her duties.
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. Performs and demonstrates through proficiency testing,
competency in and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive
tactics techniques, including the following, or their comparable
alternatives: 1) Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm
wristlock and takedown), 2) Perform minor aerobic activity, 3) Stand for
up to 2 hours at a time, 4) Engage in balanced movements, 5) Throw hand
strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes), 6) Use impact weapons
(ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16
ounces), 7) Kick at targets below 24 (front snap kicks), 8) Perform
controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls
and recovery), 9) Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial
speed, 10) Sustain exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, 11) Engage
in fighting techniques while on the ground, 12) Be able to bend knees
lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and
baton closing techniques), 13) Be able to bend knees to a 45 degree
angle (all ground techniques). The proficiency testing is based upon
whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable
alternatives) necessary for self-defense.
Performs other duties as assigned.