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  • Probation Specialist

    Oakland, California United States Alameda County Full Time $54.98 - $66.22/hour; $114,358.40 - $137,737.60/year Jun 07, 2025
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    Alameda County

    Alameda County, California, was established in 1853. The County was created from the territory of two counties created in 1850: Contra Costa and Santa Clara. It was given the local name for the region, Alameda, which translated loosely as "a grove of poplars." The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams. Alameda is the seventh most populous county in California, and has 14 incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities. The total population is estimated to be 1,510,271 as of April 2010, a 4.6% increase from April 2000. During the same time period, California's population rose 10%. Oakland is the seat of County government and the largest city. Alameda County is characterized by rich diversity and culture. Population growth has occurred with the natural net increase of births over deaths, but also from substantial immigration, and Alameda County is now one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. The 2010 Census shows that there is no majority racial or ethnic group in Alameda County. Compared to the 2000 Census, the Black / African American population decreased countywide by 11%, the Asian population increased by 31%, and the Hispanic population increased by 23%. According to the California Department of Education, 53 languages were spoken by English language learners in the K-12 public school systems in Alameda County in 2008-09.     

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    Job Description

    Introduction

    THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

    Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

    Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

    Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

    DESCRIPTION

    MISSION STATEMENT

    The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.

    THE AGENCY

    The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

    THE POSITION

    Under general direction, independently plans, contracts, directs, administers, and implements Probation legislative, public information, training, research, employment, education, re-entry, and community-based programs.

    Probation Specialist positions are located in various divisions/units within the Probation Department (Department). This is the full journey-level Probation classification. Employees are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of the intellectual abilities, management tools, and personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of Probation-specific settings.

    This classification requires knowledge of a variety of Probation programs and community resources, expertise in program design, evidence-based practices, national trends in correctional research, curriculum design, and classroom delivery, public speaking, press, public and social media coordination, and group facilitation.

    For more information about the job classification, visit: Probation Specialist (#6118) .

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education :

    The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units).

    AND

    EITHER I

    Experience :

    The equivalent of two (2) years of increasingly responsible full-time, journey-level professional experience developing or administering contracts, research, policy or program development, or training.

    OR II

    Experience :

    The equivalent of three (3) years of increasingly responsible full-time journey-level professional experience in a non-profit, public sector, or other related field performing duties in one or a combination of the following or related areas: contracts and procurement; public information; training; budgeting; program planning; program evaluation; or policy analysis.

    Substitutions :

    EITHER I

    Education :

    Possession of a master’s degree in business, public administration, social science, or a related field to the program area to which assigned from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

    OR II

    Experience :

    Additional full-time, journey-level professional experience in a non-profit, public sector, or other related field performing duties in one or a combination of the following or related areas: contracts and procurement; public information; training; budgeting; program planning; program evaluation; or policy analysis may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirement.

    License :

    Specific positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license. Specified positions may also require licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned.

    NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

    Knowledge of :

      • Principles and practices of operational, policy, and programmatic research and analysis.
      • Practices and techniques of administrative, statistical, and programmatic analysis and report preparation.
      • Principles, practices, funding sources, and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned.
      • Principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.
      • Principles and practices of direct client service delivery.
      • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
      • Computer applications related to the work.
      • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
      • Basic budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques.


    Ability to :

      • Plan, monitor, and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned.
      • Identify programmatic and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
      • Interpret, explain, and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures.
      • Prepare clear, accurate, and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures, and other written materials.
      • Represent the Department and the County in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups.
      • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
      • Maintain accurate records and files.
      • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines.
      • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.


    EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

    THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
    A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
    CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

    We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components .

    Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

    To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website,hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

    RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

    Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

    TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:

    Deadline for Filing:

    5:00:00 PM Friday, June 20 2025

    Review of Minimum Qualifications:

    Monday, June 30, 2025
    Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

    Week of July 14, 2025
    Oral Examination*:

    Week of August 11, 2025

    TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
    Departmental Hiring Interviews* TBD

    WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

    Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

    For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/reasonable-accommodation/

    BENEFITS

    The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

    For your Health & Well-Being

      • Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
      • Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
      • Vision or Vision Reimbursement
      • Share the Savings
      • Basic Life Insurance
      • Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
      • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
      • County Allowance Credit
      • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
      • Short-Term Disability Insurance
      • Long-Term Disability Insurance
      • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
      • Employee Assistance Program


    For your Financial Future

      • Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
      • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)


    For your Work/Life Balance

      • 12 paid holidays
      • Floating Holidays
      • Vacation and sick leave accrual
      • Vacation purchase program
      • Management Paid Leave**
      • Catastrophic Sick Leave
      • Pet Insurance
      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Guaranteed Ride Home
      • Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
      • Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
      • Child Care Resources
      • 1st United Services Credit Union


    *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

    ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.

    Conclusion

    All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

    Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

    NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.comand Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our websi te at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . Y ou may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

    Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst
    Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
    510-272-5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org
    hrs.alamedacountyca.gov .

    Disaster Service Worker

    All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

    Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2025 5:00:00 PM
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Top Career Opportunities: A Guide to Probation Jobs

Top Career Opportunities: A Guide to Probation Jobs
 

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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