Surveillance Officer

This position is advertised from the minimum hourly rate. Salary will be determined on education and experience at the time of offer.

Applications are sought on behalf of the Adult Probation in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Adult Probation Human Resources in Yuma County.

Surveillance officers provide surveillance and supportive 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 surveillance officer include monitoring the assigned probationers, meeting with probationers in their homes or at their places of work; surveillance officers may perform searches and make arrests;

because probationers under Court supervision are convicted felons and/or persons with domestic violence convictions, these job duties expose the surveillance officers to a risk of being assaulted by probationers, family members and others in proximity to the probationers. As a result, the surveillance officer position is designated as a safety-sensitive position in accordance with ACJA § 6‑106(A) and ACJA § 6‑107(A); all surveillance officers must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the defensive tactics training academy;

the proficiency testing is based upon whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self‑defense.

Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment necessary to perform job duties such as motor vehicles, computers, telephones, radios, handcuffs, body armor, and other equipment depending on case assignments; must possess independent mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle; the manual dexterity necessary to reach, grasp, handwrite, and use a computer;

vision sufficient to see and read; hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the phone; the ability to withstand varying weather temperatures; the ability to lift, drag, push and carry items of various weight; must have skills in the areas of self‑control, patience, initiative, courtesy, tact and diplomacy in order to maintain effective relationships with a diverse population;

interviewing, motivating, and interpersonal relationships; time management and organization with the ability to apply principles and methods of correctional casework; critical analysis of individuals and situations in order to problem‑solve and make sound decisions; effective oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and community resources, diversion, standard and juvenile and/or adult intensive probation and community supervision;
• Knowledge of social and community corrections casework, principles of general human behavior, and evidence-based practices in community corrections;
• Associate’s Degree in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college;
• Additional experience and training in defensive tactics and probation institute requirements.