Deputy Probation Officer I

County of Mendocino • Ukiah, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, primary responsibilities are to investigate assigned cases, prepare written reports, and make recommendations to the referring court. Work consists of varied and moderately complex professional duties. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field
• Six (6) months of progressively responsible related experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work.
• Valid Driver's License
• Penal Code 832 (within first year of job assignment)
• Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) – Probation Officer Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by BSCC. ( within the first year of job assignment )
• Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
• Must meet and maintain all statutory requirements for appointment and continued service as a California peace officer throughout employment.
• 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.
• Mental and Physical Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Mental and Physical Abilities: Write reports and correspondence.
• Mental and Physical Abilities: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Mental and Physical Abilities: Testify effectively and professionally in court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Mental and Physical Abilities: Speak effectively before groups and respond to questions.
• Mental and Physical Abilities: Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump, and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor, and color perception and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move over 100 pounds, and arrest, detain, and/or physically restrain clients.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with other law enforcement and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
• 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.
• 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, jurisdiction, 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 drug tests following established policies and procedures, including collecting urine specimens; sending specimens to appropriate laboratories; and monitoring and recording test results.
• 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 Hearing Officer.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions i n Probation should they occur.
• To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree