Probation Officer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $50,793.60 - $62,441.60 Annually
Location : As assigned within Mohave County, AZ
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: DPOI - 01/30/26
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
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.
About the Mohave County Courts 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.

1. Please read and follow theunder the "How To Apply" tab.
2. ReadProbation Information Sheet with Disqualifiers.
3. Complete and submit your application, resume, letter of interest online.

Essential Job Functions
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Minimum Qualifications
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.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• 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.

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!
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Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the highest education level completed.

• Less than High School Diploma/ GED
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Technical/ Vocational
• Associate's
• Bachelor's
• Master's
• Doctorate

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Please provide the name, city and state for High School and colleges attended. Include the major course of study and the type of degree awarded for each college.
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Do you have any job-related licenses, registrations, certificates, and/ or professional memberships?

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• No

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Please list the type of job-related licenses, registrations, certificates, and professional memberships. Include the type, any numbers or issuing states, or expiration dates.
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Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends or holidays?

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• No

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If considerable out-of-town travel is required, would you be willing and able to travel?

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• No

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Questions 9 - 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.

• Yes
• No

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Marijuana - have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled or transported for sale, or personal gain.

• Yes
• No

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Marijuana- have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Cocaine/Crack - have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Cocaine/Crack - have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Methamphetamines'/Speed- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Methamphetamines'/Speed- have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Heroin- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Heroin- have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Opium- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Opium - have you ever used, tried or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Morphine- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Morphine- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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LSD/Acid- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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LSD/Acid - have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Peyote- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Peyote- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Mescaline - have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Mescaline- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Hashish- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Hashish- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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Steroids- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Steroids- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

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• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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Illegal Use of Prescription Drugs- have you ever sold, produced, manufactured, cultivated, smuggled, or transported for sale, or personal gain?

• Yes
• No

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Illegal Use of Prescription Drugs- have you ever used, tried, or experimented with it?

• Yes
• No

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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?
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Have you ever been convicted of engaging in sexual abuse?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual misconduct or harassment?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Have you ever been the subject of an investigation or had a finding of sexual abuse, staff sexual misconduct or sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No

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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, pleas