Juvenile Detention Officer Supervisor - Probation

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 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.

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Under general supervision, serves as a working supervisor of a shift in overseeing, supervising and performing a variety of functions associated with the operation of the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. Employees in this classification are responsible for the direct line supervision of all juvenile detention officers and the activities within the assigned shift. Supervisors may perform any or all of the duties and responsibilities of a JDO I or II. May be assigned to supervise the day/swing or graveyard shift.

Position will be open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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 click here for Probation Information Sheet with Disqualifiers.Complete and submit your application, resume, letter of interest online.

Essential Job Functions

Please see the job description for the job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible, detention, probation, or closely related experience that includes one (1) year of management and/or supervision OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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 acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Must obtain within (60) days of employment and must maintain defensive driving certification and first aid/CPR certification. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain van 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 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. Minimum of 21 years of age; U.S. citizen or have the 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.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
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