Probation Officer II

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As a Probation Officer II, you will have the opportunity to use your experience and expertise to guide new probation officers.Exceptional benefits package:Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)15 paid vacation days, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave12 weeks of 100% paid parental leaveEmployer-paid Short-term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement $5,250 per yearHealth Wellness discount programMental and Behavioral Health BenefitsPaid Training with Advancement OpportunitiesFree access to Court GymUpon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.What We're Looking For:Minimum Qualifications:(1) A minimum age of 21 years and must be a United States citizen or have legal resident status (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92),AND(2) A bachelor’s degree preferably in the field of behavioral science or a related field (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92) and three years of post-graduate work experience in probation as a probation officer or a higher-level position.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual (English/Spanish).Experience serving as a lead, mentor, and/or trainer within a probation environment.Important Notice Regarding Multiple Applications:Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications within these courts will be inactivated.The successful candidate must have, or will be, required to successfully pass:Must possess a valid driver’s license.Complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre-employment psychological examinations.Must successfully complete 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment [see ACJA 6-107(G)].Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy.Must successfully complete eight (8) hours of defensive tactics refresher training on an annual basis.Must maintain certificate of successful completion of defensive tactics training.Must successfully complete the Probation Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, if assigned, within the first twelve (12) months of employment [see ACJA 6- 107(F)].Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.Additional Responsibilities/Duties:Requests warrants and makes the arrest of probationers when necessary.Appears and testifies in court as required.Assists supervision in the continual development of performance measures.Performs related duties and projects as necessary.Must have, or will be, required to successfully demonstrate through proficiency testing, competency in, and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive tactics and techniques, including the following, or their comparable alternatives:Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm wristlock and takedown)Perform minor aerobic activityStand for up to 2 hours at a timeEngage in balanced movementsThrow hand strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes)Use impact weapons (ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16 ounces)Kick at targets below 24” (front snap kicks)Perform controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls and recovery)Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial speedSustain exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) sprayEngage in fighting techniques while on the groundBe able to bend knees lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and baton closing technique)Be able to bend knees to a 45 degree angle (all ground techniques)Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have basic knowledge of principles of psychology and other social sciences.Must have knowledge of the techniques and methods of interviewing and routine investigative techniques.Must have some knowledge of the effects and symptoms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and crisis intervention methods and techniques.Must possess skills in interviewing, counseling, observing and collecting data from probationers and other sources pertaining to probationer activities and behavior.Must have oral and written communication skills with the ability to present recommendations on sentencing and probationary terms in court based on investigative findings.Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment necessary to perform job duties such as computers, telephones, radios, handcuffs, body armor and other equipment depending on case assignments.Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with a diversity of individuals and present recommendations in court on sentencing and/or probationary terms based on investigative findings.Licenses and Certificates:Required licenses and certifications are listed under the Minimum Qualifications section.Physical/Sensory Items:Perform work that requires good physical strength and condition to apply restraining techniques, defensive tactics, react to physical confrontations and emergency situations, may lift and carry up to 75 pounds, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stoop when necessary.Read and comprehend court orders, reports, written rules, regulations, hear and understand speech and radio transmissions, and record information accurately and completely.Observe behaviors and situations, recall facts, work outside exposed to extreme weather conditions, and perform administrative duties in an office environment.New Hire Benefits Information: are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, political interest, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.