Assistant Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation Department • Sacramento, CA

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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. The following links provide additional information regarding the hiring process with the Sacramento County Probation Department: How to Apply Employment FAQs Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and techniques applicable to the care and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents The growth, development, needs and problems of minors Symptoms of behavior disorders Group dynamics Applicable laws, rules, codes, standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile hall, camps, ranches or schools Principles of investigation and laws governing search, seizure and preservation of evidence Counseling techniques Basic housekeeping techniques Hygienic standards Motivational techniques Crisis intervention techniques Self-defense techniques Arrest procedures Appropriate use of force and security techniques Rights and liabilities of peace officers 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 English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

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.
• Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment.
• A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required 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.
• 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.
• Frequently stand, walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs.
• Lift individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.

Responsibilities

• 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, dental and life insurance
• flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Workers' Compensation
• SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees