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  • Deputy Probation Officer I - Field

    Auburn, California United States PLACER COUNTY, CA Full Time $33.98 - $42.46/hour; $5,889.87 - $7,359.73/month; $70,678.40 - $88,316.80/year Apr 07, 2025
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    PLACER COUNTY, CA

    Placer County is a prosperous community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital. Stretching over one hundred miles, from the breathtaking vistas of the truly one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe down through the verdant foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lush Sacramento Valley, Placer County encompasses some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Northern California. Placer County offers a generous benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and CalPERS retirement, as well as 13 paid holidays, 12 days/year paid sick leave, generous vacation allowances, 100 hours/year management leave (for management classifications), and more. For additional benefit information and details click here. Visit us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/placer-county-human-resources/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlacerCAJobs  

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    Job Description

    Introduction

    Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

    Qualified applications received by April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm will be invited to participate in the written examination the week of May 12, 2025.

    POSITION INFORMATION

    The Placer County Probation Department is currently hiring for Deputy Probation Officer I - Field.

    The eligible list created by this recruitment may be used to fill future County-wide vacancies for permanent positions.

    BENEFITS

    Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

    DEFINITION

    To investigate cases of juvenile delinquency or adult applicants for probation; and to supervise and counsel juveniles and adults on probation.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    This is the entry level class in the Deputy Probation Officer series. This class is distinguished from the Probation Assistant by performance of the full scope of sworn probation duties, such as search and arrest and is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties in both court and field supervision of adults or juveniles. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class for Probation Department division assignment, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. This class is flexibly allocated with Deputy Probation Officer II - Field.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

    Receives immediate to general supervision from a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer - Field or Probation Manager; may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Deputy Probation Officer - Field.

    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Interview adults or juveniles, their families, and interested individuals; read police reports and other psychological and medical evaluations; interview victims; make recommendations about advisability of probation; when probation is indicated, formulate plans of probation and make recommendations to the court on plans for the adjustment and rehabilitation of the offender.
    • Conduct investigations in all juvenile matters referred to the Probation Department; analyze information and act in accordance with State law and Departmental policy; draw affidavits for referral to the District Attorney.
    • Represent the Probation Department in the various pre-adjudicatory hearings; prepare court reports making recommendations for dispositions; make reports to the courts on probationers’ progress, recommending modification, dismissal, or revocation where necessary.
    • Investigate adult referrals from the courts; conduct pre-sentence investigations and prepare written reports and recommendations for the courts; appear in court to represent the Probation Department at various hearings.
    • Act as Juvenile Intake Officer and Citation Hearing Officer; investigate and confer with the District Attorney; make recommendations to the court regarding release or detention pending further court actions; conduct probationary citation hearings for juveniles cited for misdemeanors with no prior record.
    • Conduct risk assessment on probationers and recommend level of supervision; supervise adults and juveniles in the field, in the office, and through review of reports; monitor the activities and treatment programs of juvenile and adult probationers; enforce court orders and conditions of probation; file violations of probation when probation conditions are not met; and execute arrests.
    • Maintain an intensive caseload with high-risk juveniles and engage in a therapeutic relationship with the client.
    • Establish contacts and work in close association with community agencies in developing and coordinating treatment programs for juvenile and adult probationers.
    • Present delinquency prevention programs to schools and community groups.
    • Serve as home supervision officer or diversion officer, working closely with allied agencies.
    • Perform related duties as assigned.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

    Experience and Training
    Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

    Experience: No professional experience is required.

    Training: Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

    Required License or Certificate:
    • Must successfully complete the minimum required hours of instruction in the Basic Probation Officers Core Course as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within the first year of appointment to this classification.
    • Must successfully complete the training required under Section 832 of the Penal Code (Search and Seizure) within 90 days of employment.
    • Must successfully complete the minimum number of hours of annual training as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in any year in which the incumbent is not enrolled in basic, supervisory, management, or administrator’s course. The annual training is designed as continuing education to update knowledge and improve skills.
    • Must maintain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
    • May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

    Special Requirements:
    • Must be at least 21 years of age upon appointment.
    • Must meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code.
    • Must meet the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) standards in Title 15, Sections 130-132.
    • Must pass a background investigation.
    • Must meet physical standards established for County Safety employees, including a psychological examination.
    • Must qualify for use of a firearm when assigned to a field position.


    Note: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.

    Note: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and theory of criminal justice and rehabilitation as applied to criminal offenders including juveniles.
    • Principles and theories of human behavior.
    • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
    • Report writing.

    Ability to:
    • Learn the principles and practices of modern adult and juvenile probation work.
    • On an intermittent basis, analyze individual behavior and family systems; identify potential problems among clients; interpret and understand human behavior; know the theory of criminal behavior and the law; problem solve situations by mediating disputes; remember past behavior; and explain procedures and policies to juveniles and adults.
    • On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk while preparing reports or interviewing; walk to supervise wards within the institutions; stand to conduct field contacts; bend and squat to book juveniles into the facility or perform searches; kneel to make arrests or file papers; climb during searches; manage physical confrontations when individuals resist arrest; fine hand manipulation for handcuff, weapons, and computer use; visual, auditory, and sense of smell needed for supervision of wards and probationers; and lift very heavy weight.
    • Learn state laws, County ordinances, and Departmental policy and procedures affecting adults and juvenile probation.
    • Learn modern casework techniques applicable to probation work.
    • Understand and deal effectively with probation applicants and probationers.
    • Analyze investigation materials to determine proper actions; determine truth of statements; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions under a variety of conditions; work effectively in stressful situations.
    • Perform crisis intervention; give individual counseling and understand counseling techniques and methods.
    • Perform arrest, search, and seizure activities safely and within the confines of the law.
    • Synthesize information into a formal recommendation to the court; write clear and concise court reports.
    • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
    • Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental condition to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position.
    • Use and care for small firearms and other law enforcement equipment and tools as assigned.
    • Use other law enforcement equipment and tools as assigned.
    • Perform arrest, search, and seizure activity safely, and within the confines of the law.
    • Be sensitive to various cultural and ethnic groups present in the community.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    • Perform related duties as required.


    SELECTION PROCEDURE

    Written Examination (100%)

    The written examination will consist of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Exam for Local Corrections. To locate the Candidate Orientation Booklet for this exam, which includes example questions, please click here.

    Note: Applicants who have already taken the BSCC Selection Exam for Local Corrections within twelve (12) months of their scheduled testing date may attach their official score report notice (including agency name, exam name, exam date, and exam scores) to their application materials to forward their scores to Placer County.

    Examinations will be scheduled throughout the year as applications are received. Qualified applicants will be notified of their scheduled testing date via email.

    The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: May 12, 2025

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

    Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

    SUBSTITUTE LISTS

    The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

    EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

    Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

    Conclusion

    For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lindsay Baer, Administrative Technician, at lbaer@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667.

    Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
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Top Career Opportunities: A Guide to Probation Jobs

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Understanding Probation Jobs

Probation jobs are crucial in the criminal justice system. They help offenders reintegrate into society while ensuring public safety. Individuals in these roles work closely with probationers, monitoring their progress, enforcing court orders, and assisting in rehabilitation.

 

What Is a Probation Job?

A probation job involves working directly with individuals sentenced to probation rather than incarceration. These roles ensure that offenders adhere to the conditions set by the court while promoting their reintegration into the community. Probation officers and related professionals are vital in reducing recidivism and protecting the public.

 

Types of Probation Jobs

Probation Officer Roles

Probation officers are responsible for supervising offenders, conducting investigations, and preparing reports for the court. Their duties include conducting social case histories and pre-sentence investigations and liaising with law enforcement, offenders, and community members. Officers frequently work with the sheriff’s office, public defender’s office, and commissioner’s office to ensure compliance with court orders.

  • Probation Officer: Oversees individuals on probation, ensuring compliance with court orders and helping offenders adjust to life after sentencing.
  • Community Supervision Officer: Focuses on monitoring probationers and offenders in the community, often working in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community organizations.
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Other Related Probation Jobs

  • Investigations Officer: Responsible for conducting in-depth investigations into offenders’ backgrounds, which are used in the sentencing process.
  • Case Management Coordinator: Works with offenders to develop rehabilitation plans, including community service, counseling, and employment assistance. They may also arrange for medical examinations when required as part of a rehabilitation plan.
 

Job Opportunities in Probation

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Free Featured Job Listings

Job seekers seeking to enter probation should explore free featured job listings. Many government agencies and private services offer these to help candidates find the right positions quickly.

  • Government Jobs Tab: This tab provides listings of available probation jobs within government agencies. Candidates can filter opportunities by location and other criteria using the enter search terms filter.
  • Featured Job Listings: Many probation jobs are featured on job boards, highlighting the most relevant opportunities for those seeking employment.

Applying for Probation Jobs

When applying for probation jobs, candidates must meet specific qualifications, including a bachelor’s degree and experience in social work, criminal justice, or a related field. Review job listings and requirements carefully to ensure you meet the criteria. Some municipality’s employment opportunities can offer additional benefits for government positions.

  • Submit Job Listing: If you’re interested in applying, many online platforms allow you to submit your job application directly through their site. Always ensure your resume is updated and tailored to the probation role you’re seeking.
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Benefits of Working in Probation

Why Choose a Probation Career?

Working on probation offers numerous benefits, including job stability, opportunities for personal growth, and the ability to make a tangible impact on individuals and communities.

  • Job Stability: As a probation officer, you often work for a government agency, providing a stable and secure job environment.
  • Personal Fulfillment: Probation officers have the opportunity to help rehabilitate offenders, making a significant impact on their lives and society at large.
  • Professional Growth: The field of probation is constantly evolving, offering continuous training and development opportunities.

Challenges of Working in Probation

While rewarding, working on probation can be challenging. Officers often deal with difficult cases and must navigate complex legal regulations. Emotional resilience and strong problem-solving skills are critical in handling these challenges effectively. Officers may be required to attend a first court appearance or work with defendants before sentencing.

  • Emotional Demands: The role may require dealing with traumatic or difficult situations, including working with offenders who have committed serious crimes.
  • Physical Demands: The job often requires travel, whether meeting probationers or attending court hearings, adding an extra layer of physical demand.
 

Skills and Qualifications

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Business Services Computer Skills

Many probation jobs require business services computer systems proficiency, such as Microsoft Office and specialized case management software. These skills help officers manage case files, track probationer progress, and generate reports for court appearances. Computer literacy and precision reporting are essential in some specialized fields, such as PR services aerospace.

  • Search Jobs: Use online resources to find probation jobs that match your skill set. Many government websites offer comprehensive job boards where candidates can filter roles by qualifications and location.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for anyone pursuing a career in probation. Officers must be able to interact effectively with probationers, law enforcement officials, and the courts.

 

Career Development and Training

Training and Development Opportunities

Probation officers undergo extensive training, both before and during their careers, to ensure they are well-prepared to handle their job responsibilities. Continuous professional development opportunities help probation officers stay current on best practices.

  • Mentorship Programs: Many agencies offer mentorship programs, where experienced officers guide newcomers through the complexities of the role.
  • Ongoing Training: Probation officers can access various ongoing training programs, from legal updates to new rehabilitation techniques.
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Advancement Opportunities in Probation

Probation jobs also offer significant opportunities for career advancement. With experience, probation officers can transition into supervisory roles or specialized fields, such as investigation or counseling.

 

Application and Recruitment Process

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Understanding the Application Process

The application process for probation jobs typically includes several steps, including submitting an application, undergoing a background check, and attending an interview.

  • Job Opportunities: Many municipalities and government agencies offer probation jobs. Candidates can search for jobs online, using keywords to find roles that align with their qualifications and experience.
  • Application Status: After applying, candidates can check the status of their application by logging into the government jobs portal. Terms like ‘Under Review’ indicate that the application is still being processed.
 

Conclusion: Pursuing a Career in Probation

A career in probation offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards. From supervising offenders to helping them reintegrate into society, probation jobs provide meaningful opportunities to make a difference. You can build a successful career in this essential field by understanding the various types of probation roles, staying up-to-date on job postings, and continuously developing skills.

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