ARIZONA ADULT/JUVENILE PROBATION AND DETENTION PERSONNEL STUDY

1. ARIZONA ADULT/JUVENILE PROBATION AND DETENTION PERSONNEL STUDY ARIZONA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

2. PROJECT DELIVERABLES #1 Map in grid format existing job titles, job descriptions, and salary ranges #2 Integrate existing job titles and salary ranges into a new salary structure model that has neutral funding impact and is supported by revised/uniform job descriptions

3. PROJECT DELIVERABLES #3 Analyze existing market value salary ranges and develop a new model that will assess budget impact #4 Compare personnel policies from the 15 counties and recommend uniform policies & procedures (based on best practices)

4. Provide an overview of existing probation/detention job classification plans in the 15 counties PROJECT DELIVERABLE #1

5. Number of Arizona Probation/ Detention Job Titles in Use June 2003 

6. Sample of Current Classes & Salary Ranges 

7. Sample of Current Classes & Salary Ranges 

8. Sample of Current Classes & Salary Ranges 

9. Sample of Current Classes & Salary Ranges 

10. Sample of Current Classes & Salary Ranges 

11. Number Of Filled/Vacant Positions by County June 2003 

12. Annual Salary Costs by County and Statewide June 2003 

13. PROJECT DELIVERABLE #2 Integrate existing job titles and salary ranges into a new salary structure model that has neutral funding impact and supported by revised/uniform job descriptions

14. Occupational and Pay Range List(December 2003) 

15. Occupational and Pay Range List–Page 2

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17. Occupational and Pay Range List–Page 4

18. Occupational and Pay Range List–Page 5

19. Occupational and Pay Range List–Page 6

20. Occupational and Pay Range List–Page 7

21. Occupational and Pay Range List–Page 8

22. Summary TableAnnual Costs by County and Position Classification Code KeyDecember 2003 Please refer to handout

23. Annual Salary Costs by County and Statewide December 2003 

24. SAMPLE JOB SPECIFICATION • Class Code 0501 • PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER I • NATURE OF WORK: • Under close supervision is responsible for interviewing defendants booked into the County Jail and conducting social history verifications. May be responsible for the monitoring of defendant telephonic check-in requirements and providing court testimony as needed. • EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: • Conducts interviews of criminal defendants at county jail. • Verifies social history information with defendants to be released to the Supervised Release Unit of Pretrial Services • Agency. • Reviews information gathered and compares with established procedures to make release determination or recommendations. • Insures that standard conditions of release are conveyed to and completely understood by defendants. • Monitors the defendant’s compliance or non-compliance with release conditions. • May prepare statistical reports or participate in special projects and assignments. 

25. SAMPLE JOB SPECIFICATION Class Code 0501 PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER I Continued QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree from an academically credited college or university, preferably with a major in the Behavioral Sciences. Or any equivalent combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the following knowledge, abilities, and skills. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Some knowledge of the criminal justice system and pre-trial release function. Some knowledge of release criteria and their application. Some knowledge of interviewing practices and techniques. Some knowledge of basic mathematics and recordkeeping practices. Some knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Ability to make limited pretrial release decisions in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Ability to be tactful and adept in dealing with a wide variety of people. Ability to elicit needed information through interviews and verification processes. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to prepare, process, and maintain a variety of forms, records, files, and lists. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

26. SAMPLE JOB SPECIFICATION Class Code 0501 PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER I Continued NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license and provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the county. Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation (felony convictions will be disqualifying and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on the number, severity, and recency) and may also be required to successfully complete psychological, polygraph or other examinations or tests prior to appointment. Incumbents will be required to complete the training required by COJET (Committee on Judicial Education and Training).

27. PROJECT DELIVERABLE #3 Analyze existing market value salary ranges and develop a new model that will assess the budget impact

28. Relative Market Position of NCSC Job Families December 2003 

29. Current/Adjusted Salaries for Classes Affected by Market Conditions December 2003 

30. Current/Adjusted Salaries for Classes Affected by Market Conditions—Page 2

31. Current/Adjusted Salaries for Classes Affected by Market Conditions—Page 3

32. Current/Adjusted Salaries for Classes Affected by Market Conditions—Page 4

33. Current/Adjusted Salaries for Classes Affected by Market Conditions—Page 5

34. Current/Adjusted Salaries for Classes Affected by Market Conditions—Page 6

35. Total Salary Costs of Assuming Services by County December 2003 

36. Total Salary Costs of Assuming Services by County (Continued)

37. Total Salary Costs of Assuming Services by Job Family December 2003 

38. Local, State & Federal Funding Amounts December 2003 Amount & Percent of Total 

39. Local, State & Federal Funding Amounts (Continued)Amount & Percent of Total

40. PROJECT DELIVERABLE #4 Compare personnel policies from the 15 counties and recommend uniform policies & procedures (Based on best practices)

41. THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS