Probation Officer II - Adult Probation (0626)

Probation Officer II - Adult Probation (0626)

Salary

$56,009.00 - $58,809.45 Annually

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

0804744

Department

Adult Probation

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

7/3/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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Nature of Work

Under general supervision performs professional duties ranging from moderate to difficult in providing correctional casework services to assigned individuals under probation supervision at the direction of the superior court; performs related work as assigned; establishes and maintains a positive and healthy work environment.

Purpose: The purpose of the vision statement is to give an overall view of what we wish our organization to be. Our mission statement is the more specific method of meeting our vision.

Vision Statement: Building relationships and enhancing lives to create a safer community.

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Coconino County Adult Probation Department is to create a safer community by reducing the number of future crimes, thereby reducing the number of future victims. This is to be accomplished by providing to our clients individualized programming and supervision to include:

A. Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need.

B. Restorative justice to the community and victims.

C. Community and client involvement and collaboration.

D. Effective, quality-based methods of supervision.

E. Measurable processes and outcomes.

Coconino County Pretrial Mission Statement: To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices.

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Stronger Probation, Safer Arizona- Adult Probation at Work

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Performs social investigations and evaluations of assigned defendants including interviews with relatives, members of social agencies, employers, and others, prepares required reports and assessments and makes recommendations to the Court
• Advises and supervises individuals on probation as ordered by the Court in order to enforce compliance with court directives
• Develops and implements client-based programs and refers clients/individuals under supervision for placement in needed services
• Appears and testifies in court
• Builds positive working relationships with individuals under supervision
• Conducts visits with individuals at the office, their residence and at various sites
• May perform searches, urinalysis collection, makes employment contacts; makes arrests, provides crisis intervention
• Enters data and provides statistical data for computer-based management
• Maintains written and computerized records, runs reports, and verifies statistics with central records
• Tracks of client payments
• Consults with attorneys and works with victims and community agencies
• May transport individuals under supervision
• May counsel individuals under supervision
• Works in partnership with the community for input, planning, and accountability (Restorative Justice)
• Trains other officers
• Makes most case decisions independently

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting at a desk; working with and around other staff and clients; repetitive motion (hand-wrist) for writing and typing; vision-acuity (near) for reading and writing; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) for interviews, fieldwork and communicating with staff and the public; touch (finger dexterity) for typing and writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a preference being given to a major or minor in the Behavioral Sciences (Supreme Court Order 73-1 TR-ADM-PROB) and two years progressively responsible experience as a probation officer; minimum age of 21 years; OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment since persons convicted of a felony may not be childcare workers in Arizona.

Please see Section:6-106 Personnel Practices

Please note: This position may be underfilled as a Probation Officer I.

Probation I underfill requirements: A bachelor's degree. Must successfully complete a criminal history check relevant to employment; must obtain Arizona State drivers license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment; must successfully complete Probation Officer Certification Academy within first year of employment. No experience required. Criminal history, background and psychological evaluation will be done prior to hiring. Probation Officer I base annual salary is $52,236.

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Administrative Order No. 2022 - 110

Please Note: The Coconino County Superior Court presiding judge may issue an administrative order to hire, if the candidate does not meet all requirements.

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Administrative Order No. 2022 - 110

This position may require overnight shifts, holidays and weekends.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

This position is safety sensitive.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of probation services, treatment planning, and Court reports
• Principles of human behavior
• The criminal justice system (Adult), the Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile), and community resources
• Search, transportation, and restraint procedures
• Practices and techniques of individual and group counseling and casework methods
• Case Management

Skill in:

• Personal interaction, counseling, and interviewing
• The use of computers
• Attention to detail
• Prioritization
• Task management

Ability to:

• Effectively analyze individuals and situations and make sound decisions
• Apply the methods and principles of probation services
• Work alone in remote areas
• Prepare and maintain complex records and reports
• Make sound casework decisions independently and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Follow strict timelines

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).

Vacation/Annual Leave

Sick Leave

10 Holidays Per Year

Health Care Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Group Life Insurance

Pre-Tax Deduction Plan

Sick Leave Conversion Plan

Personal Day Purchase Program

Vacation Sell Back Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Program

Long-Term Disability

Corrections Officer Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

On-going Training Opportunities

Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tax-deferred investment program

Accidental and Disability Insurance

Short Term Disability

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The purpose of the Supplemental Questionnaire is to obtain perspective related to the applicants value alignment with Adult Probations vision and mission. Your thoughtful answers to these questions are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED in order for your application to move forward in the recruiting process. Do you understand the above?

• Yes
• No

02

This position may be assigned to Field Services, which involves conducting client contacts primarily in homes and community settings, or to Presentence Investigations, which involves extensive report writing conducted from an office or remote work setting. Are you able to accept either assignment without reservation?

• Yes
• No

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If your answer to Question #2 requires further explanation, please notate here:

04

Think about a time when you had to mediate or resolve a dispute between two individuals. What steps did you take to find a solution, and what was the outcome? How might you use these skills when working with individuals involved in the justice system?

05

This position supervises probation clients and helping them to reach goals related to their individualized case plans. What experience do you have with supporting and coaching people to reach their goals?

06

How do you approach learning about new subjects or fields, especially when you lack prior experience? Please provide an example of a situation where you quickly adapted to a new field.

07

Please provide brief description of your proficiency with common office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and any specialized software relevant to the position. Provide examples of tasks you've accomplished using these tools.

08

This position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Have you attached proof of complete degree?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Coconino County

Address 219 E Cherry Ave

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001

Phone 928-679-7100

Website http://www.coconino.az.gov