Deputy Probation Officer - Lateral

are you an experienced probation officer?
the county of san mateo probation department is seeking current officers for the position of deputy probation officer - lateral.

the san mateo county probation department's role as a partner in the county's criminal justice system is to contribute to community safety through its law enforcement, court services, pretrial, supervision and treatment referral functions. To learn more about the department, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
about the position
each day, deputy probation officers (dpos) have the opportunity to contribute to community safety by actively engaging with at-risk youth and adults. Our department is firmly dedicated to implementing the most effective evidence-based, equitable, and trauma-informed practices to uplift and empower the individuals under our supervision. Dpos work in close cooperation with the county's criminal justice system and partner with community based organizations to offer guidance and support to the population we serve.

deputy probation officer ii is the journey level class of this series. Under direction, incumbents independently perform a variety of complex assignments primarily in the areas of intake, investigation, or supervision. This class is distinguished from deputy probation officer iii in that the latter has acquired greater work experience and technical competence and handles the exceptionally difficult cases requiring a high level of intensive probation casework.

The iii level may also mentor or train other staff in areas in which they possess expertise, provide lead direction or substitute for the supervisor on a short-term basis.

to avoid delays in processing your application, please read the information contained in this job posting in its entirety prior to submitting an application.
this is not an entry-level position.
successful candidates must have two years of full-time (4160 hours) experience working in a california county probation department as a deputy probation officer and have successfully completed a california post or stc-certified p.c. 832 arrest and control courseand a stc-certified probation officer core course to qualify.

important: individuals who are not currently employed full-time as a deputy probation officer but have a minimum of two years of full-time experience in a california county probation department should not have a separation date greater than six months from the date of application.

to qualify for this position, you must possess all of the following:

• two years of full-time (4160 hours) experience working in a california county probation department as a deputy probation officer.
• graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. A degree in sociology, psychology, corrections, criminal justice, counseling or a closely related social or behavioral science is preferred.
• * completion of a certified california post or stc approved p.c. 832 arrest and control course.
• * completion of a certified probation officer core training course as prescribed by the california board of state and community corrections (bscc).

• interview adults or juveniles, their families, and other relevant individuals to assess the nature of their marital, domestic, employment, financial, environmental, or other challenges.
• formulate probation plans and present recommendations to supervisors and the court.
• set up and recommend payment schedules for restitution and fines; evaluate restitution claims submitted by victims and assess the probationer's ability to pay.
• explain procedures, rights, and responsibilities to probationers.
• inform juveniles, adults, or their families of available community resources.
• propose alternative probation plans as needed.
• obtain releases for medical, psychiatric, or other necessary information about probationers.
• supervise the welfare and conduct of adults on probation and juveniles under the jurisdiction of…