Probation Officer I at Pima County, JUV COURTS

Probation Officer I at Pima County in JUV COURTS. Full-time. $25.9 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

Probation officers provide casework services to probationers at the direction of the Superior Court under the provisions of evidence-based practices and consistent with the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration.

The duties of a probation officer include supervising the caseloads of assigned probationers, meeting with probationers in their homes or at their places of school/work, conducting interviews and social or pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers' progress, performing searches, and making arrests. Because probationers under Court supervision may include convicted felons, felony adjudicated delinquents, and/or persons with domestic violence convictions/adjudications, these job duties expose the probation officers to a risk of being assaulted by probationers, family members and others in proximity to the probationers.

As a result, the probation officer position is designated as a safety-sensitive position in accordance with ACJA § 6-106(A) and ACJA § 6-107(A). All probation officers must "demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the defensive tactics training academy." ACJA § 6- 107(G)(1)(b). The proficiency testing is based upon whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self-defense. Job Description
Hiring Pay $25.90 Hourly DOQ

Open until Filled

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected.

To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by November 13, 2026.

Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Join our supportive Juvenile Probation team. Be a part of our Court Center community.

Are you a relationship builder and a communicator? Are you organized, with effective writing skills? Do you want to work with youth in our community?

This is a 24-hour operation with two 24-hour facilities. The juvenile probation officer position can consist of a day shift, evening shift, or overnight shift depending on the needs of the division.

The duties of a juvenile probation officer include meeting with probationers in their homes or at their places of school/work, conducting interviews and social or pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers' progress, performing searches, and making arrests.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a classified position that reports to the Probation Officer III. Incumbents perform duties under general supervision and do not have direct supervisory responsibilities for other employees.

We offer exceptional benefits:

Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

Essential Functions:

Additional Responsibilities/Duties:

Performs and demonstrates through proficiency testing, competency in, and an understanding of physical and verbal defensive tactics techniques, including the following, or their comparable alternatives:

1) Forcefully raise arms above head (straight arm wrist lock and takedown),
2) Perform minor aerobic activity,
3) Stand for up to 2 hours at a time,
4) Engage in balanced movements,
5) Throw hand strikes (fist strikes and palm heel strikes),
6) Use impact weapons (ability to swing arms in a striking action with a baton that weighs 16 ounces),
7) Kick at targets below 24" (front snap kicks),
8) Perform controlled falls and return to standing position unassisted (break falls and recovery),
9) Complete hand strikes and kick drills at partial speed,
10) Sustain exposure to Oleoresin (OC) spray,
11) Engage in fighting techniques while on the ground,
12) Be able to bend knees lower center and touch the ground with one hand (break fall recovery and baton closing techniques),
13) Be able to bend knees to a 45 degree angle (all ground techniques).

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The criminal justice system and community resources.

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:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The probation officer post-offer background check process is outlined below:

Before an applicant can begin service, the juvenile court must execute a rigorous character and fitness investigation mandated by ACJA § 6-106(H): 8-203, A.R.S. 12-251 and Part 6, Chapter 1, Section 6-106 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration):

*The physical certification is determined by a physician in a medical office setting.

Benefits Information:

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