Assistant Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation Department•Sacramento, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, learns to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervises and counsels individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervises minors assigned to Work Project; and provides close supervision of minors placed on home supervision.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university, preferably with a degree in criminal justice, social or another behavioral science.
Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by experience in full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid law enforcement or correctional work in a probation or parole agency, or correctional institution on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
Must pass a criminal history and background check.
Must have a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment.
Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Satisfactory completion of required P.O.S.T. training for Probation Officers as specified in Section 832 of the Penal Code must be completed within one year after appointment as an Assistant Probation Officer.
Must be able to frequently stand, walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs.
Must be able to lift individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.

Nice To Haves

Degree in criminal justice, social or another behavioral science.

Responsibilities

Learns to apply the principles and techniques of probation work.
Supervises and counsels individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions.
Supervises minors assigned to Work Project.
Provides close supervision of minors placed on home supervision.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Vacation with pay (begins at 10 days annually, up to 25 days)
14.5 holidays per year
Sick leave (15 days annually, unlimited accumulation)
Paid parental leave (up to 160 hours)
Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon union agreements)
Retirement (Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage)
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Incentive Program
Workers' compensation
Sacramento Credit Union (loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction)