Pre-Trial Transport Officer

La Paz County, Arizona

Now Hiring: Pretrial Transport Officer

Salary Rate $35,713.60 - $52,832.00 Location Parker, AZ

Job Type Full-time Non-exempt, In-Person

Organization La Paz County Department Superior Court

Opening Date 03/31/2026 Closing Date Continuous

Position Summary:

Under the minimal direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Pre Trial Officer performs work to complete state approved public safety assessments on daily jail bookings, and provide required information to the Courts in a timely manner; performs and is responsible for juvenile transportation to and from County detention and detention facilities located outside of the County, as well as any necessary transportation needs for the department; assists probation officers by monitoring and providing surveillance of juvenile and adult probationers, including adult pretrial clients to ensure individuals adhere to the conditions of probation and/or pretrial release.

This is an Entry/Trainee position that performs professional work of moderate difficulty under close supervision. Positions at this level are assigned routine/standardized or recurring duties. As experience is gained, incumbents work more independently on an expanded variety of assigned duties. Specific instructions and guidelines are given with work assignments. Work performed and decisions made affect routine operations of the department.

Essential Job Functions & Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes a public safety assessment for each defendant and submits a report with release recommendations to appropriate Court for the Judge's consideration at the defendant's initial appearance, occurring both weekday and weekend mornings
• Transports juveniles to and from detention for Court and other appointments as needed
• Administers urinalysis and breath alcohol tests as needed
• Enforces mandated curfews and house arrests through telephone contacts, work site visits, home visits which may occur at any time of the day or evening
• Participates in conferences to evaluate probationers’ progress to determine possible and/or appropriate changes in level of supervision warranted
• Supervises and documents community work service placements
• Conducts required face to face contact with individuals (to also include collateral or associated contacts) at their place of residence, employment, school, counseling, and community restitution service, at varying hours of the day to include nights and weekends
• Documents and maintains verifiable case records of all contacts with individuals and collaterals including activities, behavior, movement, phone calls, and visitors
• May be required to report any violations of conditions of probation and/or pretrial release to the Court

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• U.S. citizen or have legal resident status
• Arizona Driver License
• High School Diploma or GED

Supplemental Information

• Annual Salary Range: $35,713.60 - $52,832.00 DOE (competitive salary based on qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. For information regarding benefits, click here (Download PDF reader).

Why Join La Paz County?

Working for La Paz County offers more than just a career—it’s a chance to make a difference in your community. You’ll join a dedicated team of professionals committed to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The county also offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth.

La Paz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $35,713.60 - $52,832.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently or have you ever been employed by La Paz County?
• Are you in any way related to a current employee of La Paz County?
• Are you over the age of 18?
• Have you been convicted of a felony within the last seven (7) years?
• Do you certify that the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that any false or misleading statements or omission of information may result in immediate removal from consideration of employment?
• Do you authorize investigation of all statements contained in or related to this application for employment by La Paz County, its employees, and agents and authorize disclosure of information contained in the application or discovered by investigation to La Paz County, my employing officer, agency, or department as provided by law?
• Do you hereby release from liability and agree to hold harmless under any and all possible causes of legal action, La Pa County, its officers, employees, and agents, as well as any present or former employer, educational institution, person, or legal entity, its officers, employees, or agents, for any statements, acts, or omissions made in the course of the investigation and release from liability shall apply to any right of action that might accrue to myself, my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives?
• If offered employment, do you understand that false, misleading, or omitted information given in my application or interview(s) may result in immediate discharge and is not subject to any grievance process and acknowledge that making false statements or omissions in connection with this application is a crime punishable as provided in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• administrative or secretarial: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,714 - $52,832