Deputy Probation Officer I/II

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

6d•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 position requires passing a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility. An oral exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2026. The final filing date is September 01, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The Deputy Probation Officer I is an entry and trainee level, handling more routine cases under direct supervision. The Deputy Probation Officer II is the journey level, with a basic understanding of probation work and essential skills for general investigative and case management duties.

Requirements

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 effectively manage a caseload.
Ability 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 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.
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.
One (1) year of experience comparable to that of Deputy Probation Officer I with Shasta County (for Deputy Probation Officer II).

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Advancement to the journey level class of DPO II requires successful completion of the probation officer basic CORE academy within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

Conducts pre-sentence case investigations, interviews offenders and others having information regarding the offender or the offense.
Prepares court recommendations for sentencing, probation conditions, and rehabilitative programs.
Conducts investigations and prepares reports on findings.
Maintains supervision of probationers.
Makes probationers accountable to the terms of their release while promoting a satisfactory social adjustment.
Makes court appearances and makes recommendations to the court regarding case disposition.
Collaborates with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest.
Confers with superiors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations.
Prepares and maintains case records and reports.
Makes 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.
Performs delinquency prevention duties, participates in intervention programs, conducts compliance checks and searches of offenders’ homes and property.
Conducts surveillance operations.
Performs physical arrests.
Works in multi-agency law enforcement efforts such as DUI checkpoints and anti-gang enforcement.
Explains conditions of probation to the probationers, their families, and interested individuals.
Maintains contact with probationers to assist in making a satisfactory social adjustment.
May appear in court while cases are under consideration and make recommendations to the court regarding disposition.
Cooperates with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest.
May perform delinquency prevention duties, participate in intervention programs, monitor probationers for compliance with probation conditions, coordinate home visits and searches with law enforcement, work with local agencies and groups.
Consults with law enforcement agencies.