Job 2899 Probation Training Specialist VII

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JOB TITLE:
Probation Training Specialist VII

JOB #:
2899

DIVISION:
Education Services

HIRING SALARY:
$73416.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM: This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1000 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
In order to maximize the quality and impact that Arizonas Judicial Branch has on the communities it serves the Arizona Supreme Court has demonstrated a commitment to providing its employees the highest quality education and training programs possible. The Education Services Division serves as the primary coordinating unit to service this need including for judicial officers court staff and probation officers throughout the state. Through cutting-edge adult education theory and practice and using a variety of educational modalities (i.e. in-person sessions webinars computer-based trainings etc.) the Division directly provides and indirectly supports the education and training requirements for a broad audience with diverse needs.

This position is responsible for the development implementation and management of mandatory state-wide probation officer training and certification program and juvenile detention officer training program. This position is also responsible for developing creating reviewing and revising curriculum for probation officers probation supervisors and juvenile detention officers. This includes creating curriculum and program materials designing programs investigating delivery methods establishing program content and administering tests and exams. Additionally this position 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 and serves on various committees and manages complex projects as assigned. This position interacts closely with other AOC divisions judges lawyers and chief probation officers directors of juvenile court instructors and probation staff.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a bachelors 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. This position also requires 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 as well as planning and organizational skills and abilities. Additionally this position requires the 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION:

• Ability to prepare written material using a computer terminal and keyboard.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Valid Arizona drivers license.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular Full-time Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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; and
• 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. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer