Deputy Probation Officer I & II

County of Mendocino•Ukiah, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This combined classification is used for recruitment purposes. The Deputy Probation Officer I role involves investigating assigned cases, preparing written reports, and making recommendations to the referring court, with work consisting of varied and moderately complex professional duties under direct supervision. The Deputy Probation Officer II role also involves investigating assigned cases, preparing written reports, and making recommendations to the referring court, with work consisting of varied and moderately complex professional duties under general supervision. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Deputy Probation Officer I: Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field, and six (6) months of related experience.
Deputy Probation Officer II: Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field, and one (1) year of experience that is the equivalent to that of Deputy Probation Officer I with Mendocino County.
Substitution for education: A combination of related education, training, and experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work may be substituted for the education at a rate of two (2) years of experience for each year of education requirement.
Penal Code 832 (within first year of job assignment for I, and required for II).
State Corrections Authority STC Probation Officer Core Course (within first year of job assignment for I, and required for II).
Valid Driver's License.
Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
Knowledge of principles of human behavior and applied psychology.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of interviewing and casework.
Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Skill in applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
Skill in understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to speak effectively before groups and respond to questions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Arrange and monitor placement of individuals on probation in rehabilitation, treatment, and/or other programs.
Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health, and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers; present sentencing recommendations in court.
Communicate with a wide variety of agencies, probation departments, law enforcement agencies, schools, or other organizations to arrange and maintain needed services for probationers.
Intervene in crises; counsel with probationers and/or family members; communicate with involved community and/or private agencies; make referrals.
Maintain records; prepare and process various reports and court documents as needed.
Perform drug tests following established policies and procedures, including: collecting urine specimens; sending specimens to appropriate laboratory; and monitoring and recording test results.
Manage caseload of assigned probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
Perform intake for juvenile cases; assess, investigate, evaluate, and determine disposition for each case.
Communicate with other law enforcement and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
Make arrest of and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
Appear and/or testifies in court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition, and/or violation of probation hearings; attend special and/or annual review and sealing of records per assigned casework in both adult and juvenile cases.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, completing various forms, logging all contacts, and ordering supplies.
Attend meetings and training seminars as scheduled.
Manage caseload of assigned misdemeanor and/or felony probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
Assess, investigate, evaluate, and recommend disposition for each case.
Communicate with Sheriff's Office, Police Department, District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
Arrest and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
Monitor payments of fines, fees, and restitution.
Conduct presentations to community groups, organizations, or others as assigned.
May be appointed by the presiding Juvenile Court Judge to perform the duties of Juvenile Traffic Hearing Officer.