ARIZONA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary: $65,000

This position will remain open until business needs are met

• Conducts on-site facility and desk file inspections throughout the state to monitor law enforcement facilities for proper classification, record keeping, and data verification to demonstrate compliance with the core requirements of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and related Arizona statutes

• Collects, analyzes, and tracks monthly juvenile holding report forms from Arizona law enforcement agencies, jails, lockups, detention centers, juvenile correction facilities, and any other secure public and private facilities where juveniles might be detained or incarcerated

• Provides training and technical assistance to Arizona’s peace officers, detention officers, judges, probation officers, and other stakeholders to help the state maintain compliance with the JJDPA's core requirements

• Represents GOYFF and juvenile justice programs at designated meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and juvenile justice, children, and family-related organizations

• Maintains Arizona law enforcement agency contacts, monthly reports, and policies for each facility monitored under the JJDPA

• Helps to support and develop the Arizona Management System (AMS) metrics and standards throughout all areas of work

• Assists with the staffing of the Arizona Juvenile Justice Commission and designated workgroups of the Commission

• Prepares data and submits the Annual State Compliance Monitoring Report pursuant to federal guidelines

• Frequent in-state travel is required, including overnight stays as needed and potential out-of-state travel

• All other duties as assigned

• The position requires extensive knowledge of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system, including the federal JJDP Act and relevant state laws, regulations, and trends at the local, state, and federal levels

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team, demonstrating the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as they arise

• Possesses the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally appropriate manner and exhibits the skills to implement culturally competent service

• Demonstrates dedication to working closely and cooperatively with diverse staff, commissions, youth, families, and law enforcement agencies

• Communicates clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, and can effectively present information to senior management and external stakeholders

• Must be able to review and evaluate juvenile justice system practices analytically and develop improvement plans

• Must possess an intermediate-level knowledge of Google Drive/Suite, Excel, and Word programs

• Demonstrates strong ethical professional standards and embraces a multicultural perspective

• Possesses strong project management skills and is detail-oriented

• Bachelor’s (BA or BS) degree in criminal justice or a related field

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at agonzalez@az.gov for assistance