Community Restitution Specialist (Seasonal) - JPO (Prescott & Cottonwood)

Salary: $18.90 - $29.29 Hourly
Location : Prescott/Cottonwood, AZ
Job Type: Seasonal - Non Exempt
Job Number: 202600184
Department: Juvenile Probation
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Role

This is a seasonal position which is on-call or as needed not to exceed 1040 hours per fiscal year. May be required to work on Sundays.
Under general supervision, performs assessment work of routine difficulty in monitoring juveniles assigned to the work crew as ordered by the court or a probation officer.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Provides closely structured supervision of juveniles placed on work crews in the community.
• Places probationers into community service positions.
• Provides information to probation officers on progress of crew participants.
• Prepares and maintains records for the community restitution program.
• Evaluates participant performance.
• Attends scheduled training.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.


Experience:
No experience required.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs, polygraph and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division.

Other Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing. Communication is both in person and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims, witnesses, and the general public.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.


Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 2
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program


ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)


PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
01


Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03


In an effort to comply with the Department of Justice Standards for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), you will be required to answer the following questions:Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

• Yes
• No

04


Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you willing to work on Sundays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question