Probation Supervisor (Internal APD Promo Only)

Probation Supervisor (Internal APD Promo Only)

Salary

$75,689.00 - $109,749.00 Annually

Location

Superior Courthouse - 971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg. A, Florence AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600461

Department

Adult Probation

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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DESCRIPTION

Bring Your Leadership Experience to Adult Probation and Help Guide a Team Dedicated to Serving and Strengthening Our Community.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides work direction, supervision and support for probation and surveillance officers who supervise offenders and coordinates the completion of administrative functions required to implement court ordered probation programs.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($75,689 - $109,749).

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance. Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Support and carry out goals and strategic initiatives established by the executive team by directing and monitoring staff efforts to promote client rehabilitation, accountability, compliance with probation requirements, and successful outcomes.

• Lead and manage assigned staff by setting performance expectations, providing guidance and coaching, fostering professional growth, addressing performance concerns, and ensuring effective and consistent implementation of departmental priorities and objectives.

• Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and counseling of employees in their assigned probation unit.

• Participates in the establishment of division goals, mutually establishes goals with direct reports, and assists with performance appraisals with assigned staff.

• May act on behalf of the Probation Manager in the supervisors absence or as appropriate.

• Coordinates the assignment of cases among officers with the unit supervisors and may assign new cases to officers.

• Assists the court by preparing and presenting presentence reports and pre-disposition recommendations.

• Develops, recommends, and implements training strategies and programs for probation officers, such as changing from one work function to another. Provides mentoring and performance feedback to officers during their training until the officers reach a level of competence.

• Participates on special projects and committees as assigned and leads the efforts of officers as they participate on special projects and committees.

• Reviews and approves work of staff.

• Approve work schedule of their assigned staff.

• May be asked to cover vacant caseloads when the department is short-staffed.

• Facilitate behavioral change for clients.

• Administers drug and alcohol testing as needed.

• May serve as a training officer.

• Provides individual and group counseling for probationers.

• Conducts interviews, investigations and makes observations in preparation for writing presentence and pre-disposition reports; Reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports, psychiatric and psychological reports

• Directs and counsels probationers concerning probationer behavior, conditions of probation and the requirements of reporting, payment of restitution, fines and other costs associated with the terms of probation.

• Assesses probationer personalities, social history, risk to the community, individual needs and other relevant factors to determine rehabilitation potential and plans to assist with rehabilitation.

• Monitors activities of probationers by visiting residences, places of work, schools and conducts legally authorized searches of persons, places or belongings.

• Directs and/or refers probationers to community resources such as treatment centers or other agencies based on observation of activities, behavior and conditions of probation.

• Locates absconders, conducts searches, and makes arrests of probationers when necessary; appears and testifies in court as required. Transports probationers to jail and other locations as required

• Utilizes various databases and/or programs to enter, store and/or retrieve case file information; summarizes information for standard reports, selecting data from varied sources.

• Confers with counselors or other professionals connected to agencies providing human services to probationers, and maintains knowledge of probationers needs, status and progress.

• May install electronic monitoring equipment utilized to ensure, as appropriate.

• May need to react to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly, and effectively use sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral or Social Science or related field, (per Arizona Supreme Court Order # 2003-92); AND
• Five (5) years of experience working in probation, case management, a state child welfare, juvenile justice, adult probation or parole systems.
• Work will require traveling throughout the county.
• A minimum age of 21 years and must be a United States citizen or have legal resident status per Arizona Supreme Court Order # 2003-92.
• Obtain the Arizona Probation Officer Academy certification and Defensive Tactics certification within one (1) year of hire; may be required to obtain a firearms certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and procedures; counseling practices and behavioral modification techniques.
• Knowledge of social and economic factors in the community and the motivation factors and needs of probationers.
• Knowledge of human services available through probation assistance programs.
• Knowledge of the purpose of court and justice system environments.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
• Knowledge of principles of file and records management as they pertain to court system.
• Knowledge of security considerations and measures.
• Ability to maintain required skills, licenses, permits, and/or certifications associated with an area of specialized instruction or expertise, such as firearms qualification or a specialized caseload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
• Ability to work with material/information that is confidential, sensitive or urgent and requiring extreme tact, courtesy and mature judgement.
• Ability to organize, assign, coordinate, train, supervise and evaluate work activities of assigned staff.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews and verify information obtained.
• Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and to compile reports from information gathered.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports; maintain case files.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in analyzing and applying standards to a variety of situations.
• Ability to observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
• Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Will be required to stand and walk for at least half of their scheduled work shift. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard. Vision sufficient to see and read; Hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; unloading, pushing and carrying small files/objects to and from various locations throughout the County. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies and/or other materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Supervisor positions are subject to rotation based on the operational needs of the department. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. May be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and some overtime, may be subject to irregular work hours/schedules; employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency occurs. Will be required to drive throughout the state.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Working for the Judicial Branch in a safety-sensitive position, you are required to submit to pre-employment examinations that may include but is not limited to: criminal history with fingerprints and driving history, background interview, drug screening, psychological examination, and reference checks.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can Read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.

• Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Quarterly Well Challenges

• Vaccination Clinics Onsite

• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave

• VanPool Options

• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.

All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.

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The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.

Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires applicants to be a minimum of 21 years of age. Are you 21 years of age or older (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a United States citizen or have legal resident status (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92)?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• None
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree/Juris Doctorate
• PhD or equivalent

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Do you understand that, as a condition of employment, it is a requirement to obtain the Arizona Probation Officer Academy certification AND Defensive Tactics certification within one (1) year from the date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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In order to be considered for this position, you are requested to upload the documents listed below.

Incomplete or missing documents may result in your application not being considered by the hiring department.

Additional documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

College Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)

Two most recent performance appraisals. (If not applicable, you may substitute letters of reference from your employer)

• I understand my application will not be reviewed by the hiring department until all required additional documents have been attached.

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The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history. A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court. "Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses. "Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and/or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence. Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?

• Yes
• No

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Please disclose your criminal history.

• I have no criminal history. Not even a parking ticket.
• Driving stuff only. Speed, parking, etc.
• I have been detained and/or arrested but never charged or cited.
• I have been found guilty or paid a fine for non-violent misdemeanor charges.
• I have been found guilty or paid fine for a violent misdemeanor or a felony charge.

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Please indicate if you have ever:

• have had a history of allegations or findings of sexual abuse.
• have had a history of allegations or findings of staff sexual misconduct.
• have had a history of allegations or findings of sexual harassment.
• None of the above

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Have you ever used dangerous/illegal drugs as defined in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes: https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03401.htm (if link is not active, please copy/paste)?

• Yes
• No

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Based on the job description in this posting, I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

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In accordance with Arizona Statute 38-492 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/38/00492.htm), if you qualify for Veterans Preference Points, indicate below what type and be sure to attach the required documentation of DD-214, Form FL-802, Form SF-15, or Veterans Administration Office equivalent certification (1-800-827-1100 VA Regional Office) accordingly. It is your responsibility to identify type and provide the required documentation if you wish full Preference Point consideration.

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled/Deceased Veteran
• Does not apply

Required Question

Employer Pinal County

Department Adult Probation Address 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle

Florence, Arizona, 85132

Phone 520-866-5600