What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  - After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  - After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
1. Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
2. Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
3. Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
4. Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges
2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
3. Vaccination Clinics
4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
Van Pool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional work of moderate difficulty in providing casework services to offenders; performs other work as assigned or required. This is a Working/Journey position, which works under general supervision. Positions at this level are assigned a broad range of duties in the occupation. The employee uses judgment in selecting appropriate guidelines and in applying general policies and procedures. Significant deviations from established work processes require prior approval. The work produced and decisions made affect non-routine operations of the work unit. The employee applies knowledge to diversified subject matter, requiring some judgment in applying established procedures and guidelines.

Supervises a caseload of assigned offenders.
Conducts interviews.
Conducts social investigations or assessments to determine risk factors.
Evaluates offender’s progress, prepares and maintains reports.
Develops individual offender treatment programs, establishes timelines for completion
Reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports, psychiatric and psychological reports.
Compiles and maintains social and case histories.
Coordinates supervision and services with other agencies.
Makes referrals to other agencies.
Provides evidenced based interventions for individuals and groups.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Services, or related field.
Two (2) years criminal justice or social work experience.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Special Requirements:

Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge of laws, principles, and practices of offender supervision.
Knowledge of principles of human behavior.
Knowledge of criminal justice system and community resources.

Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.
Skilled in personal interaction, counseling and interviewing.
Ability to critically analyze individuals and situations and make sound decisions.
Ability to apply the principles and methods of rehabilitation services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.

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