Deputy Probation Officer I & II

Overview

This combined classification is used for recruitment purposes.

Deputy Probation Officer I hourly salary range - $27.52 to $33.45. Deputy Probation Officer II hourly salary range - $30.34 to $36.89.

Deputy Probation Officer I:
Under direct supervision, primary responsibilities are to investigate assigned cases, prepare written reports, and make recommendations to the referring court. Work consists of varied and moderately complex professional duties.

Deputy Probation Officer II:
Under general supervision, primary responsibilities are to investigate assigned cases, prepare written reports and make recommendations to the referring court. Work consists of varied and moderately complex professional duties.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

• Deputy Probation Officer I & II:
  Duties include arranging and monitoring placement of individuals on probation in rehabilitation, treatment, and/or other programs; compiling, investigating, verifying, and presenting reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health, and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers; presenting sentencing recommendations in court.
• Communicate with a wide variety of agencies, probation departments, law enforcement agencies, schools, or other organizations to arrange and maintain needed services for probationers.
• Intervene in crises; counsel with probationers and/or family members; communicate with involved community and/or private agencies; make referrals.
• Maintain records; prepare and process various reports and court documents as needed.
• Perform drug tests following established policies and procedures, including collecting urine specimens, sending specimens to appropriate laboratory, and monitoring and recording test results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Deputy Probation Officer I:
  Manage caseload of assigned probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
• Perform intake for juvenile cases; assess, investigate, evaluate, and determine disposition for each case.
• Communicate with other law enforcement and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
• Make arrest of and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
• Appear and/or testify in court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition, and/or violation of probation hearings; attend special and/or annual review and sealing of records per assigned casework in both adult and juvenile cases.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, completing various forms, logging all contacts, and ordering supplies.
• Attend meetings and training seminars as scheduled.

• Deputy Probation Officer II:
  Manage caseload of assigned misdemeanor and/or felony probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
• Assess, investigate, evaluate, and recommend disposition for each case.
• Communicate with Sheriff's Office, Police Department, District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
• Arrest and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
• Monitor payments of fines, fees, and restitution.
• Conduct presentations to community groups, organizations, or others as assigned.
• May be appointed by the presiding Juvenile Court Judge to perform the duties of Juvenile Traffic Hearing Officer.

Education and Experience:

Deputy Probation Officer I:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field, and six (6) months of related experience.

Substitution: A combination of related education, training, and experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or…