About the role

  • responsible for the development, implementation and management of mandatory state-wide probation officer training and certification program and juvenile detention officer training program
  • responsible for developing, creating, reviewing, and revising curriculum for probation officers, probation supervisors and juvenile detention officers
  • creating curriculum and program materials, designing programs, investigating delivery methods, establishing program content, and administering tests and exams
  • serves as subject matter expert on evidence-based probation practices and serves as lead instructor for the Probation Officer Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute
  • oversees a cadre of approximately one-hundred professional-level experts within the field of probation
  • serves on various committees and manages complex projects as assigned
  • interacts closely with other AOC divisions, judges, lawyers, and chief probation officers, directors of juvenile court, instructors, and probation staff

Requirements

  • bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, judicial administration, educational leadership, or a related field
  • At least seven years of professional experience as a certified Arizona probation officer or in a related profession such as parole or community corrections
  • knowledge of Arizona probation and juvenile detention operations, structure, related statutes and codes
  • knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles, evidence-based practices and procedures, training skills, including the ability to coach, mentor and evaluate participants
  • planning and organizational skills and abilities
  • ability to identify and incorporate changes in legislation, rules, administrative orders/rules, policies and procedures into training and curriculum
  • communicate effectively, and exercise sound professional judgment and make independent decisions.
  • The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree in criminal justice, public administration, judicial administration, educational leadership, a related field or equivalent.

Benefits

  • Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  • By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.

Job title

Probation Training Specialist, VII

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$73,416 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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