Deputy Probation Officer I/II

County of Shasta • Redding, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a sworn peace officer position in the Shasta County Probation Department. The role involves investigating, assessing, and managing cases involving adult or juvenile offenders. Responsibilities include preparing reports and recommendations for the courts, monitoring compliance with probation conditions, and promoting rehabilitation through prevention services, supervision, guidance, and accountability. The current vacancy has an oral exam tentatively scheduled for August 2026. A valid driver's license is required, and applicants must pass a background investigation. The position is part of the Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA) bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Individuals with a felony conviction may not apply for positions as peace officers.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR current enrollment in an accredited college or university in good standing and successful completion of a minimum of 90 to 100 semester units (for Deputy Probation Officer I).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of experience comparable to that of Deputy Probation Officer I with Shasta County (for Deputy Probation Officer II).
• Knowledge of the theory and concepts of basic casework practices, the principles of applied psychology and evidence-based practices, basic interviewing techniques, and proficient writing techniques.
• Ability to learn the principles and practices of modern adult and juvenile probation work.
• Ability to learn court procedures relating to probation.
• Ability to learn State laws and County ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation.
• Ability to learn to effectively manage a caseload.
• Ability to learn to administer with fidelity and interpret evidence-based assessments and create referrals and reports based on the information gathered and submitted.
• Ability to have tolerance and show good judgment and act accordingly in a professional environment.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to learn to prepare comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Knowledge of principles of adult and juvenile probation work and court procedures relating to probation.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances affecting adults and juveniles.
• Knowledge of probation principles and techniques of effective casework.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of the causes, extent, prevention, and control of crime and delinquency.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Ability to understand and deal effectively with probationers and applicants for probation.
• Ability to interpret court orders and make appropriate related decisions.
• Ability to effectively manage a large and complex caseload.
• Ability to analyze material and take appropriate action.
• Ability to exercise skilled judgment in probation matters.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the probation officer basic CORE academy (required within one year of employment for advancement to DPO II).

Responsibilities

• Investigate, assess, and manage cases involving adult or juvenile offenders.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations to the courts.
• Monitor compliance with probation conditions.
• Promote rehabilitation of adult or juvenile offenders through prevention services, supervision, guidance, and accountability.
• Conduct pre-sentence case investigations, interview offenders and others.
• Prepare court recommendations for sentencing, probation conditions, and rehabilitative programs.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports on findings.
• Maintain supervision of probationers.
• Make probationers accountable to the terms of their release while promoting a satisfactory social adjustment.
• Make court appearances and make recommendations to the court regarding case disposition.
• Collaborate with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest.
• Confer with superiors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations.
• Prepare and maintain case records and reports.
• Make recommendations for dismissal of cases when satisfactory compliance and adjustment have been attained or for revocation of probation or other disposition in cases failing to adjust adequately.
• Perform delinquency prevention duties.
• Participate in intervention programs.
• Conduct compliance checks and searches of offenders’ homes and property.
• Conduct surveillance operations.
• Perform physical arrests.
• Work in multi-agency law enforcement efforts such as DUI checkpoints and anti-gang enforcement.
• Explain conditions of probation to the probationers, their families, and interested individuals.
• Maintain contact with probationers to assist in making a satisfactory social adjustment.
• Cooperate with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest.
• Consult with law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinate home visits and searches with law enforcement.

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement program (2% at 55, 2% at 60, or 2% at 62 depending on PEPRA and other applicable laws).
• Employee contribution up to 12.5% of pay to CalPERS plan or as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws.
• Direct deposit for paychecks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level