Probation Officer II - Adult Probation (0726)

Probation Officer II - Adult Probation (0726)

Salary

$56,009.00 - $58,809.45 Annually

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

0804776

Department

Adult Probation

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 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.

Positions are available for the following:

• Pre-trial
• Pre-sentence
• Field Office in our Flagstaff location

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.

Please click the link below and view:

Stronger Probation, Safer Arizona- Adult Probation at Work

Retirement Plan: CORP

Our Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees in which the employer and the employee contribute a certain percentage of the employees salary. For this purpose, Adult Probation is referred to as "AOC" (Administrative Office of the Courts). AOC probation and surveillance officers have the option to choose between a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and the 401(a) retirement account managed by Public Safety Retirement System (PSPRS) and administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions.

Newly hired employees will have a 90-day window to make an irrevocable decision which plan to enroll in. This YouTube video provides a snapshot of the differences between both options.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObaM2il1_1c&t=27s

PSPRS--CORP website:

http://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

Tuition Reimbursement

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Performs social investigations and evaluations of assigned offenders 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 offenders as ordered by the Court in order to enforce compliance with court directives
• Develops and implements client-based programs and refers offenders for placement in needed services
• Appears and testifies in court
• Builds positive working relationships with offenders
• Conducts visits with offenders at the office 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
• Keeps track of client payments
• Consults with attorneys and works with victims and community agencies
• May transport offenders
• May counsel offenders
• 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

• Must be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Must possess a valid drivers license &/or must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Have a bachelors degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years progressively responsible experience as a probation officer.
• OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.
• Complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph &/or drug testing, and pre- employment psychological examinations.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Please see Section:6-106 Personnel Practices

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

Probation I underfill requirements: Must be a United States citizen or legal resident; must possess a valid drivers license &/or must obtain Arizona State drivers license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment; have a bachelors degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university; any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years; complete background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph and/or drug testing, and pre- employment psychological examinations.

Probation Officer I base annual salary is $52,236. Please click the link below and view: 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
• Skill in:
• Personal interaction, counseling and interviewing
• The use of computers
• 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

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

01

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 REQUIRED in order for your application to move forward in the recruiting process. Do you understand the above statement?

• 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

03

If your answer to Question #2 needs clarification, please describe 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 (i.e. case management software). Provide examples of tasks you've accomplished using these tools.

08

This position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Applications submitted without proof of degree attached will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. (Official transcripts or Diploma will be required for successful candidates). Have you attached proof of a completed degree?

• Yes
• No

09

The purpose of this 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 REQUIRED in order for your application to move forward in the recruiting process. Have you answered the questions fully, including all parts of each question?

• 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