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Behavioral Science and Human Services

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.

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Salary Breakdown

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Average

$56,120

ANNUAL

$26.98

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,700

ANNUAL

$18.12

HOURLY

Mid Level

$57,860

ANNUAL

$27.82

HOURLY

Expert Level

$76,490

ANNUAL

$36.78

HOURLY


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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

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  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

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  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Estrella Mountain Community College
  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Estrella Mountain Community College
  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  Chandler, AZ 85225-2479      Degree Program

Estrella Mountain Community College
  Avondale, AZ 85392      Degree Program

Glendale Community College
  Glendale, AZ 85302      Degree Program

GateWay Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85034      Degree Program

Phoenix College
  Phoenix, AZ 85013-4234      Degree Program

Paradise Valley Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85032-1200      Degree Program

Rio Salado College
  Tempe, AZ 85281-6950      Degree Program

Scottsdale Community College
  Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Mesa Community College
  Mesa, AZ 85202-4866      Degree Program

South Mountain Community College
  Phoenix, AZ 85040      Degree Program

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

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Projected job openings through 2030


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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

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Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Therapy and Counseling

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Active Listening

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Social Perceptiveness

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Speaking

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Critical Thinking

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Reading Comprehension

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Oral Expression

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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Problem Sensitivity

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Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


Job Opportunities

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Probation Clinician
    Coconino County Sheriff's Office    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
     Posted 8 days    

    Probation Clinician
    Juvenile Court
    Regular Full Time
    $ 61,568.00-64,646.40/ANNUALLY
    CLOSING 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

    Coconino County - Where opportunities are as vast as our landscapes.
    Coconino County Juvenile Courts is seeking a Probation Clinician. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in behavioral health field such as social work, counseling, or closely related field and eligibility for licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. If not yet licensed, the Clinician must obtain initial licensure (LMSW, LAC) within 6 months of being hired. LMSWs and LACs and will receive supervision and support to obtain their independent licensure. Once obtained, the employee is eligible for a 5% increase in salary. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or clinical Psychologist in the state of Arizona; training and experience in providing trauma informed counseling/therapy to high-risk youth and their families; 5 years of experience working as a licensed clinician. If you are seeking employment satisfaction, a sense of pride in your work and the knowledge that your daily efforts have a direct impact on the community and are in pursuit of a collaborative work environment where diversity is embraced, and accomplishments are celebrated; we look forward to seeing your application for our Probation Clinician position! Apply online at Coconino | Official Website (az.gov) or call (928)679-7100. EOE


    Field of Interest

    Behavioral Science and Human Services

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Correctional Counselor - Central Arizona
    CoreCivic    FLORENCE, AZ 85132
     Posted 28 days    

    **$32.75 per hour**

    At CoreCivic, our employees
    are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a
    responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a **Correctional Counselor** who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an
    institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to
    making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

    Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

    + Perform routine duties of a **Correctional Counselor** is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

    + Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.

    + Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.

    + Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.

    + Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.

    **Qualifications:**

    + High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

    + Three yearsof Correctional/Detention Officer experience is required..

    + A valid driver's license is required.

    + Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

    _CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran._


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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