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Arizona Employer Deputy Probation Officer I - Probation in Kingman, Arizona

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7403249

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following examples of duties provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities but are NOT intended as a comprehensive list of job functions/duties performed by individuals assigned to this classification. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional, position-specific, duties.

  • Performs closely structured supervision and observation concerning compliance with conditions of probation, including directing and counseling the probationer and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles and conducting field contacts (home, work, treatment facilities, schools, community restitution or detention) as a member of a team.
  • Obtains, assembles, secures, keeps and files a complete identification record concerning the person on probation, including arrest reports, contact notes regarding compliance with terms of probation and case plan to prepare written reports for the court.
  • Builds relationships to encourage compliances with the case plan including conditions of probation through frequent telephone contacts, work/school site contacts, day, and evening home contacts.
  • Directs and/or refers probationers and parents/guardians when supervising juveniles, to community resources, treatments or other interventions based on assessments, behaviors and conditions of probation.
  • Participates in case review conferences to determine if change in level of supervision is warranted.
  • Performs searches, breathalyzers/urinalysis collection, and makes a documented effort to locate absconders.
  • Serves warrants, makes arrests, and brings persons before the court who are on probation including defaulting probationers facing revocation. Probation officers have the authority of peace officers in the performance of his or her duties.
  • Appears and testifies in court.
  • Monitors payment of restitution and probation fees and ensures victims notification rights are provided according to statutory requirements.
  • In confrontational situations with probationers or others, appropriately and effectively responds and uses defensive tactics and techniques as learned at the Defensive Tactics Safety Training Academy, when necessary.
  • 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 wristlock 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 heal 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).
  • Investigates cases referred to the officer and makes a written report to the court.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs special assignments as requested.
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