Juvenile Detention Assessment Officer

Posting Date

07/14/26

Application Deadline

07/21/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$28.35 - $31.14 - $33.93 - $39.50

This position is Non-Exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Classified – Judicial JMR

Department

D270 Juvenile Probation

About the Position

The Juvenile Detention Assessment Officer plays a critical role in the Maricopa County Juvenile Court and Probation Department. This position ensures the appropriate and lawful taking of physical custody of minors from both law enforcement and others for possible admission to the secure detention center and conducts similar decision making regarding custodial release.  This team of individuals are the primary support for around the clock (24/7), on-site delivery of public safety information and decisions, exercising sound judgement in making custody detainment decisions and allowing release without a court appearance.  

Day, evening, and night shift work is required on a regular and rotating basis and includes working holidays and weekends.  

About The Juvenile Probation Department:

The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through a developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Associate’s degree or the completion of 60 semester credit hours from an academically accredited college or university, and

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in probation, juvenile detention, correctional, adolescent behavioral setting, or a similar setting.

Combined Education and Experience Qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience in probation, juvenile detention, correctional, or an adolescent behavioral setting may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.  

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by time of hire

• Candidates will be required to successfully complete a background/reference check, polygraph, and pre-employment psychological evaluation prior to hire 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire. 

• Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing. All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date.

• Successfully complete Detention Academy including physical restraint training (Handlle With Care).

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Juvenile detention experience

• Familiarity with Arizona laws and rules applicable to juveniles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The principles of positive youth development and engagement

• The methods of effective writing and communication

• Applicable laws and regulations such as Arizona State Detention Standards and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)