1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Annual Salary: $65000

This position will remain open until business needs are met

Conducts on-site facility and desk file inspections throughout the state to monitor law enforcement facilities for proper classification record keeping and data verification to demonstrate compliance with the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and related Arizona statutes

Collects analyzes and tracks monthly juvenile holding report forms from Arizona law enforcement agencies jails lockups detention centers juvenile correction facilities and any other secure public and private facilities where juveniles might be detained or incarcerated

Provides training and technical assistance to Arizonas peace officers detention officers judges probation officers and other stakeholders to help the state maintain compliance with the JJDPAs core requirements

Represents GOYFF and juvenile justice programs at designated meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and juvenile justice children and family-related organizations

Maintains Arizona law enforcement agency contacts monthly reports and policies for each facility monitored under the JJDPA

Helps to support and develop the Arizona Management System (AMS) metrics and standards throughout all areas of work

Assists with the staffing of the Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission and designated workgroups of the Commission

Prepares data and submits the Annual State Compliance Monitoring Report pursuant to federal guidelines

Frequent in-state travel is required including overnight stays as needed and potential out-of-state travel

All other duties as assigned

The position requires extensive knowledge of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system including the federal JJDP Act and relevant state laws regulations and trends at the local state and federal levels

Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team demonstrating the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as they arise

Possesses the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally appropriate manner and exhibits the skills to implement culturally competent service

Demonstrates dedication to working closely and cooperatively with diverse staff commissions youth families and law enforcement agencies

Communicates clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing and can effectively present information to senior management and external stakeholders

Must be able to review and evaluate juvenile justice system practices analytically and develop improvement plans

Must possess an intermediate-level knowledge of Google Drive/Suite Excel and Word programs

Demonstrates strong ethical professional standards and embraces a multicultural perspective

Possesses strong project management skills and is detail-oriented

Bachelors (BA or BS) degree in criminal justice or a related field

Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at for assistance