Deputy Probation Officer I

County of Monterey•Salinas, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Monterey Probation Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill vacancies for Deputy Probation Officer I. Deputy Probation Officer I is the entry level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series, offering various career paths for future growth. This position works initially under close supervision while performing a full range of probation duties, to include supervising a caseload of juvenile and/or adult offenders; counseling clients; conducting pre-sentence investigations/reports for the courts; making recommendations to the court on the disposition of cases and performing other related work as required. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma or GED (average standard score of 45, with no score less than 35)
Must be free of felony convictions
Satisfactorily meet the standards of Monterey County Probation Department Hiring Authority in the following: Background Investigation, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test, Physical Agility Test, and Psychological Evaluation
Work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends and holidays as required by assignment
Wear a uniform, carry a firearm and use officer safety equipment as required by assignment
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
Obtain a Peace Officer Standards and training (P.O.S.T) certification in Laws of Arrest within one year of appointment.
Successfully complete, as demonstrated by satisfactory level of proficiency or relevant achievement tests, the Probation Officer Core Course in Standards and Training for Corrections Program within one year from date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Principles of applied psychology and counseling techniques as they pertain to juveniles and adults
Effective record-keeping procedures
Speak effectively to groups and before courts
Write clear and concise reports, letters and recommendations utilizing computerized programs
Gather and analyze facts regarding the circumstances of violations of the law or violations of supervision, using Criminal Justice databases, and make appropriate recommendations
Write clear and concise reports, letters and recommendations utilizing computerized programs
Read and comprehend pertinent laws, rules, regulations and procedures regarding probation work
Learn elements of Officer Safety practices
Completion of the requirements for a Degree in Administration of Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field at a college or university; OR Two years of experience performing a full range of duties comparable to those of the Juvenile Institution Officer series in Monterey County

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations which include interviewing adult or juvenile offenders, their families, and interested individuals; makes assessments regarding the nature of the individuals environmental, employment, financial or domestic circumstances as they apply to the case; analyzes facts gathered and makes recommendations for sentencing and dispositions of probationers; prepares probation plans, implements the plan utilizing Evidence Based Practices
Manages a caseload of juvenile and/or adult probationers placed on probation and ensure that the conditions of probation are met including but not limited to: conducts random office and field interviews with clients; observes and collects urine samples for chemical analysis, conducts random searches of the person, vehicle, and home, collects evidence, and makes arrests
Files petitions for court action, uses computerized programs in preparing detailed reports to the court; appears before the courts to present recommendations on the disposition of probation cases and provides information as required
Counsels clients and their families; conducts client home, school and work visits and prepared written progress reports that document pertinent details for entry into case files
Remains current with codes, laws, principles, best practices and evolving theories of probation work and services, and the functions and procedures of the Probation Department through continuing education and training