Salary : $39,790.40 - $48,963.20 Annually
Location : As assigned within Mohave County, AZ
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: PSOI - 01/13/2026
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
About the Mohave County Courts and Probation
The Mohave County Courts and Probation are 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.
Under general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of entry-level tasks associated with the surveillance of probationers and/or supervision and oversight of work crews assigned to perform community restitution as a condition of probation.
Position is open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.
*It is typical for this position to be filled at Range 11 Step 1, $19.13/hr. Depending on qualifications and experience, starting pay could be increased up to $23.54/hr.
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 theapplication instructions by clicking the following link: Use the drop-down menu titled, "How to Apply" located at the bottom of the webpage.
- Please to review the Probation Application Sheet with Disqualifiers.
- Complete and submit your application, resume, letter of interest online.
Essential Job Functions
Please see the for the job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
AND two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible law enforcement, criminal justice, military, community service program work experience, including six (6) months of management, supervision, or closely related experience
OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to work a varied schedule. Successful applicants must also possess a valid Arizona driver's license, be of good moral character, undergo and successfully complete a criminal history/background investigation (felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending upon the number, severity, and recency), and a Credit Check. Offers of employment are conditioned upon the candidate's successful completion of a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT
Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET). Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver's License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide an acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Must obtain within (60) days of employment and maintain defensive driving and first aid/CPR certifications. Depending on the assignment may be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. 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 working 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 a response. Minimum of 21 years of age; U.S. citizen or have legal resident status. 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. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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.
Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out ourBenefits Guidefor full details!
01
Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends or holidays?
02
If considerable out-of-town travel is required, would you be willing and able to travel?
03
Are you 21 years of age or older?
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Do you have a High School Diploma or a GED?
05
Please provide the name, city and state for High School and colleges (if any) attended. Include the major course of study and the type of degree awarded for each college.
06
Do you have any job-related licenses, registrations, certificates, and/or professional memberships?
07
Please list the type of job-related licenses, registrations, certificates, and professional memberships. Include the type, any numbers or issuing states, or expiration dates.
08
Questions 8-34, are for Past Drug Usage. If you answer yes to any of these questions, you will need to provide a full explanation in question 35. A yes may not be an automatic disqualifier and these answers will be verified through a polygraph. For a list of disqualifiers, please see the Probation Applicant Information Sheet with Disqualifiers in the job announcement. By checking yes, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the answers given are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
09
Marijuana - have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled or transported for sale, personal gain.
10
Marijuana- have you ever used, tired or experimented with it?
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Cocaine/Crack - have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale or personal gain?
12
Cocaine/Crack - have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?
13
Methamphetamines'/Speed- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
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Methamphetamines'/Speed- have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?
15
Heroin- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
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Heroin- have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?
17
Opium- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
18
Opium - have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?
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Morphine- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
20
Morphine- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
21
LSD/Acid- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
22
LSD/Acid - have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
23
Peyote- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
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Peyote- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
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Mescaline - have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
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Mescaline- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
27
Hashish- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
28
Hashish- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
29
Steroids- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
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Steroids- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
31
Any other illegal drugs or narcotics as defined in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS)- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
32
Any other illegal drugs or narcotics as defined in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) - have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
33
Illegal Use of Prescription Drugs- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?
34
Illegal Use of Prescription Drugs- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?
35
If you answered "YES" on any of the above, provide full explanation below. Include, the following:1. How many times used?2. How many times after age 21?3. Date first used?4. Date last used?5. How the drug was ingested or consumed?6. The duration of the usage?7. The motivation for use?8. How the drug was obtained?9. Why you stopped using the drug?10. Any other factors you believe are relevant?
36
Have you ever been convicted of engaging in sexual abuse?
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If "YES" please explain all convictions as accurately and completely as possible. Convictions will be evaluated in relation to the particular position you are applying for and will not necessarily disqualify you for employment.
38
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual misconduct or harassment?
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If "YES" please explain all civil or administrative adjudications as accurately and completely as possible. Adjudications will be evaluated in relation to the particular position you are applying for and will not necessarily disqualify you for employment.
40
Have you ever been the subject of an investigation or had a finding of sexual abuse, staff sexual misconduct or sexual harassment?
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If "YES" please explain any investigations or findings as accurately and completely as possible. Allegations and findings will be evaluated in relation to the particular position you are applying for and will not necessarily disqualify you for employment. Also, please provide:1. What was the allegation?2. When was the investigation conducted?3. Where was the investigation conducted?
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I understand that I will be required to successfully complete all training requirements of the position for which I am hired, as established by the Arizona Supreme Court and the Probation Department.If I am applying for the position of Deputy Probation Officer and/or Surveillance Officer, I understand that by checking "YES" I attest that to the best of my knowledge I am medically and physically able to participate in the Defensive Tactics Training Academy with or without reasonable accommodation, which shall include, at a minimum:1. Minor aerobic activity2. Standing up to one (1) hour at a time3. Throwing punches (at partial speed)4. Use of impact weapons5. Kicking at targets below 24"6. Controlled falls7. Punch and kick drills (partial speed)8. An exposure to Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray
43
By checking yes, I hereby certify that I have read and understand the Superior Court Application Instructions and the Probation Applicant Information Sheet with Disqualifiers outlined in the job announcement.
44
By checking yes, I understand that my initial and/or continued employment with the Court is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation. I understand that depending upon the position for which I am applying additional tests including a pre-employment drug screen, credit check, polyg
