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Probation Officer

Do you desire a position where you make a difference in people's lives and serve justice? If so, the place to find that dream job is with the Mohave County Superior Court and Probation.

The Mohave County Courts and Probation is a high-performing organization, with a collaborative team of innovators who work to improve our Courts and the services we provide. We hire people who will share our vision of making a difference in people's lives in the communities we serve.

Probation officers provide 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 (ACJA). The duties of a probation officer include supervising the caseloads of assigned probationers, meeting with probationers in their homes or at their places of school/work, conducting interviews and social or pre-sentence/pre-disposition investigations, evaluating probationers' progress, performing searches, and making arrests.

Because probationers under Court supervision are convicted felons, felony adjudicated delinquents and/or persons with domestic violence convictions/adjudications, these job duties expose the probation officers to a risk of being assaulted by probationers, family members and others in proximity to the probationers. As a result, the probation officer position is designated as a safety-sensitive position in accordance with ACJA §6-106(A) and ACJA §6-107(A). All probation officers must "demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the defensive tactics training academy," ACJA §6-107(G)(1)(b). The proficiency testing is based upon whether they can perform the skills or tactics (or comparable alternatives) necessary for self-defense.

This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions will be filled as vacancies occur. If no position is immediately available, qualified applicants may be placed on a hiring register for future openings. Initial review of applications will begin Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Preference will be given to Arizona Certified Probation Officers.

To Apply Note: Resumes are considered supplemental information only. Failure to complete the entire online application, including fully detailing all education and experience, will likely result in disqualification.

• Please read and follow the Superior Court Application Instructions under the "How To Apply" tab.
• Read Probation Information Sheet with Disqualifiers.
• Complete and submit your application, resume, letter of interest online.

Please see the job description for the job functions.

Be a United States citizen or legal resident. Have a bachelor's degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university. Be a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to: fingerprinting and criminal history records check, Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry check, (MVD) driving records check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Must successfully complete 40-hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy as soon as practical, but no later than 120 days from the date of employment (see ACJA §6-107(G)). Must demonstrate, by proficiency testing, competency and understanding of the physical and verbal techniques and tactics presented at the Defensive Tactics Training Academy. Must successfully complete eight (8) hours of defensive tactics refresher training on an annual basis. Must maintain certificate of successful completion of defensive tactics training.

Must successfully complete the Probation Certification Academy and Intensive Probation Institute, if assigned, within the first twelve (12) months of employment (see ACJA §6-107(F)). Must submit to a medical examination required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan.

• Must possess a valid driver's license at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• If Probation Officer chooses to be armed, must attend and pass 40-hour Firearms Academy and maintain 8-hours annual "shoot" requirement for recertification purposes.
• Must obtain defensive driving certification and first aid/CPR certification within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain certifications while employed in this position.
• Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Employees shall be available, unless excused, to ensure the court is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. This may require assisting other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary and the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and division head to discuss their requirement for response.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.