Adult Surveillance Officer

Posting Date

12/03/25

Application Deadline

12/07/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$26.50 - $28.81 - $31.13 - $35.75

Candidates will be compensated at a rate of $26.50 per hour. Placement at a higher salary rate within the range may be considered depending on prior comparable, directly related, equivalent experience.

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

D110 Adult Probation

About the Position

Surveillance Officers provide surveillance and supportive casework services to justice involved individuals at the direction of the Superior Court under the provisions of evidence-based practices and consistent with the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration. The duties of a surveillance officer include monitoring the assigned probationers, and meeting with probationers in their homes or at their places of work. Surveillance officers may perform searches and make arrests. Surveillance officers coach individuals under their supervision, teach problem-solving skills, and foster professional relationships that help to reduce recidivism.  Surveillance officers implement the use of risk-reduction strategies and other evidence-based practices in their supervision to encourage long-term, positive behavioral change.

This position is considered safety sensitive. Work assignments and locations vary throughout the County. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the Department. Work schedule will vary and may consist of nights/weekends. Surveillance Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

Candidates will be required to have a complete a pre-employment background/reference check, polygraph, and psychological examination.

For an overview of the Adult Probation department, click HERE!

About The Adult Probation Department:

The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.

Position Qualifications

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

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• Two (2) years of case management experience, probation experience, court experience, direct work with justice-involved individuals, direct work with Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) populations, direct work in a behavioral health setting, or public safety experience. We define public safety experience as military experience, law enforcement officer, corrections officer, EMT, firefighter, or security positions for a Federal, State, County, or local government.

OR

Combined Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or the completion of sixty (60) credit hours from an academically accredited college or university accredited through the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.

Other Requirements:

• Twenty-one (21) years