Description

Local government is a purposeful journey where you can make a difference and help improve life for our thousands of citizens. With over 2000 employees in more than 30 departments, there's sure to be a position for YOU, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. When you work for Pinal County, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits like comprehensive healthcare options and unmatched retirement plans that are the best in Arizona. 

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. 

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional work of moderate difficulty in providing casework services to offenders; performs other work as assigned or required. This is a Working/Journey position, which works under general supervision. Positions at this level are assigned a broad range of duties in the occupation including acting as a mentor in the development of officers. The employee uses judgment in selecting appropriate guidelines and in applying general policies and procedures. Significant deviations from established work processes require prior approval. The work produced and decisions made affect non-routine operations of the work unit. The employee applies knowledge to diversified subject matter, requiring some judgment in applying established procedures and guidelines.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises a caseload of assigned offenders.
• Conducts interviews.
• Conducts social investigations or assessments to determine risk factors.
• Evaluates offender's progress.
• Develops individual offender treatment programs, establishes timelines for completion
• Reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports, psychiatric and psychological reports.
• Compiles and maintains social and case histories.
• Coordinates supervision and services with other agencies.
• Makes referrals to other agencies.
• Provides individual and group counseling for offenders.
• Writes social history and progress reports for the Court and County Attorney.
• Confer with department personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Confer with staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Provides input to the Unit Supervisor on the work performance of officers.

• Direct and coordinate activities of department personnel.
• Establish work plan and staffing.
• May review and approve work in the supervisor’s absence or as appropriate.
• Review status reports prepared by personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Must be able to drive continuously, up to four hours at a time, throughout various locations throughout the County as required.
• Must maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license in good standing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the (blank) department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. 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.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

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.