Surveillance Officer - Page - Adult Probation (0626)

JOB

Under general supervision performs professional work of moderate difficulty in surveillance case work for probationers predominately evening and weekends and holidays; performs related work as assigned; establish and maintain 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. Our Guiding Principles are the commitments we have made to contribute to a healthy working environment. We recognize that all employees are responsible for creating a culture that supports the Guiding Principles outlined here.

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:

• Cognitive-Behavioral education, treatment and supervision based upon individual assessment of risk and need.
• Restorative justice to the community and victims.
• Community and client involvement and collaboration.
• Effective, quality-based methods of supervision.
• Measurable processes and outcomes.

Coconino County Pretrial Mission Statement:

To maximize Court appearance, public safety, and effective release practices.

Note: This position will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes night, weekend and holiday hours.

ARIZONA CODE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION
6-106_Amended_10-2023.pdf

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Provides closely structured supervision of offenders
• Monitors offenders at multiple sites
• Prepares, collects and maintains reports, supervision information
• Coordinates and cooperates with criminal justice agencies
• Performs urinalysis and breath testing, searches, employment contacts, arrests, transportation and detention of violators
• Prepares and presents court testimony
• Participates in planning and evaluating offender progress

Essential functions of this position include: driving; walking; working with and around others; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; touch and finger dexterity for computer work
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working knowledge of:

• Surveillance, search, and restraint procedures
• Criminal law and Title 13 (Adult Probation); Juvenile Justice System (Juvenile Probation)
• Human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Principles and techniques of crisis intervention in individual and family settings
• Principles and practices of intensive probation and surveillance as applied to adult or juvenile probationers

Skill in:

• Personal interaction
• Use of written and electronic documentation

Ability to:

• Provide effective surveillance and supervision to high-risk offenders
• Operate a motor vehicle safely and in adverse weather conditions
• Appropriately apply search and restraint procedures
• Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Make sound independent decisions in the field in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Maintain records and reports
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Train other surveillance officers

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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