Assistant Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation Department • Sacramento, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Assistant Probation Officer learns to apply the principles and techniques of probation work. This role involves supervising and counseling individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in various County juvenile institutions. Additionally, the officer supervises minors assigned to Work Project and provides close supervision for minors placed on home supervision.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university
• 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
• Pass a criminal history and background check
• Not have been convicted of a felony (pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029)
• Possess a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
• Furnish a classifiable set of fingerprints to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations
• 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 within one year after appointment
• Complete any other P.O.S.T. or other training required by law or by the department
• Knowledge of principles and techniques applicable to the care and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents
• Knowledge of the growth, development, needs and problems of minors
• Knowledge of symptoms of behavior disorders
• Knowledge of group dynamics
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile hall, camps, ranches or schools
• Knowledge of principles of investigation and laws governing search, seizure and preservation of evidence
• Knowledge of counseling techniques
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques
• Knowledge of hygienic standards
• Knowledge of motivational techniques
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of self-defense techniques
• Knowledge of arrest procedures
• Knowledge of appropriate use of force and security techniques
• Knowledge of rights and liabilities of peace officers
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs
• Ability to lift individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility

Nice To Haves

• Degree preferably in criminal justice, social or another behavioral science

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work
• Supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions
• Supervise minors assigned to Work Project
• Provide 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 maximum)
• 14.5 holidays per year
• Sick leave (equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation, converted to retirement service credit upon retirement)
• Paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child (for regular County employee with at least one year of continuous employment)
• Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon union agreements)
• Retirement (Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage)
• Basic life insurance benefit of $15,000
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents (confidential, professional counseling services)
• Wellness Incentive Program (time off for excellent attendance)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Workers' Compensation
• Sacramento Credit Union (loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees