What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Specialist - Probation position at Mohave County Human Resources?
Job Summary
Do you desire a position where you make a difference in people's lives and serve justice? If so, the place to find that dream job is with the Mohave County Superior Court and Probation.
About the Mohave County Courts and Probation
The Mohave County Courts and Probation are a high-performing organization, with a collaborative team of innovators who work to improve our Courts and the services we provide. We hire people who will share our vision of making a difference in people’s lives in the communities we serve.
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Performs complex advanced level office support and clerical work of a technical and highly responsible nature and may direct other clerical and office positions. This advanced level position requires a thorough knowledge of the entire process of which is part, and the general procedures of other offices and agencies whose work affects the position. These specialized, technical positions are given the general objective of each project and are then responsible for developing procedures and making assignments to accomplish these objectives. Position requires analysis, initiative and judgment to apply practices, regulations and policies to a variety of difficult and varied work situations and to resolve, or recommend solutions, to work problems.
Position will be open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin Friday, March 27, 2026.
Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates.Note: Resumes are considered supplemental information only. Failure to complete the entire online application, including fully detailing all education and experience, will likely result in disqualification.
To apply:
- Please read and follow the Superior Court Application Instructions. At the bottom of the court website, refer to the drop-down menu "How to Apply."
- Please read the Probation Application Information Sheet with Disqualifiers (Download PDF reader).
- Complete and submit the online application along with optional cover letter and professional resume.
Candidates that apply will be required to complete the online Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC). An email will be sent to candidates to complete the OPAC test online.
Essential Job Functions
Please see the Job Description (Download PDF reader) for the job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree)
- Four (4) years minimum progressively responsible advanced administrative and clerical office support; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting minimum qualifications.
- Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
- Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver’s License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
- Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
- Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Employees shall be available, unless excused, to ensure the court is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. This may require assisting other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary and the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and division head to discuss their requirement for response.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).
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