Deputy Probation Officer I​/II​/III - Limited Term

Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III - Limited Term )

Glenn County is located in the United States about half way between Sacramento and Redding in Northern California. Glenn County is primarily an agricultural community with mountains on the west, the Interstate 5 corridor taking you through rich farm land, and the Sacramento River bounding the east side of the County.

With over 1,188 farms, agriculture remains the primary source of Glenn County's economy. Major commodities include rice, almonds, milk products, prunes and livestock. Glenn County was incorporated on March 5, 1891. The County seat, Willows, was created on March 11, 1891. Glenn County was developed out of the northern portion of Colusa County and was named for Dr. Hugh J. Glenn, who was the largest wheat farmer in the state during his lifetime, and a man of great prominence in political and commercial life in California.

Glenn County has a population of 28,122.

Application Details - A COUNTY OF GLENN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS. Applications submitted without a resume or cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not be considered in the pool of qualified candidates. Resumes and supplemental materials may be attached to the online application, mailed or delivered to the County of Glenn Personnel Office at 525 W.

Sycamore St., Willows, CA 95988, e-mailed to , or faxed to . If you have any questions about the application procedure, please contact the Personnel Department at .

The Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III position in the Probation Department will investigate cases of juvenile delinquency or dependency and adult applicants for probation; supervise and counsel juveniles and adults on probation; prepares reports and recommendations for court. Provides professional casework services to adult and juvenile offenders involving the referral, supervision and rehabilitation of juveniles and adults on probation; and provides advocacy and related services to victims of crimes.

The Deputy Probation Officer III is the advanced journey level position in the class. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding juveniles and adults for the Superior Court.
• Investigates violations of the law by juveniles and adults, and prepares a variety of reports to the court on individuals under the jurisdiction of the court.
• Analyzes and uses information gathered by interviewing the accused and others involved in a case to assess client needs; develops a supervision plan designed to achieve desired behavioral changes; prepares progress reports.
• Arrests juvenile/adult probationers, or makes arrangements through law enforcement agencies for the arrest of juvenile/adult probationers who violate the law or terms of probation; physically restrains juvenile/adult probationers when necessary.
• Makes financial arrangements for the collection and distribution of fines, restitution and other payments.

This candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships. They will have knowledge of interviewing techniques and research methodology, as well as experience preparing and presenting written and oral reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

I - Some experience in the field of probation or law enforcement is desirable.

II - One year of experience as a Deputy Probation Officer I in Glenn County or equivalent experience in probation or law enforcement.

III
- Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Deputy Probation Officer II.

EDUCATION:

I/II/III
- High school diploma. Additional specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field is desirable. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, political science, administration of justice or closely related field is highly desirable.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

II/III - Completion of the STC Probation Officer CORE Course 173, Title 15, CCR and possession of the Penal Code 832 Certification. IV - Within 12 months of selection, must successfully complete the…