LATERAL 8530-Deputy Probation Officer (SFERS)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Both the San Francisco Adult Probation Department ("APD") and Juvenile Probation Department ("JPD") are seeking Deputy Probation Officers through this LATERAL recruitment. If you are an experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work in the world-class city of San Francisco, this is your opportunity to join one of our highly respected probation departments and serve the citizens of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Each day, San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs) have the opportunity to contribute to community safety by actively engaging with at-risk youth and adults. Our department is firmly dedicated to implementing the most effective evidence-based, equitable, and trauma-informed practices to uplift and empower the individuals under our supervision. DPOs work in close cooperation with the County's criminal justice system and partner with Community Based Organizations to offer guidance and support to the population we serve. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud. The San Francisco Adult Probation Department values the individuality and diversity of justice involved adults, recognize the unique challenges they face, and invest in their success through services designed to help them permanently exit the criminal justice system. Our pretrial, reentry and rehabilitative services complement our supervision strategies by providing a unique blend of opportunity and accountability. We extend a continuum of integrated services to address our client’s criminogenic needs and empower them to become productive members of the community. SFAPD dedicates endless energy toward enhancing public safety, seeking victim restoration and accountability, providing structured and evidence-based supervision, and pretrial services all on the behalf of the Superior Court of San Francisco. The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department serves the needs of youth and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion; identifies and respond to the individual risks and needs presented by each youth, identifies and utilizes the least restrictive interventions and placements that do not compromise public safety; holds youth accountable for their actions while providing them with opportunities and assisting them to develop new skills and competencies; and contributes to the overall quality of life for the citizens of San Francisco within the sound framework of public safety as outlined in the Welfare & Institutions Code.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the Social and Behavioral Sciences or Criminal Justice, or related field.
Possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process.
Possession of a valid California Driver License/Real ID is required prior to the date of hire.
At least two (2) years of full-time (4160 hours) experience working in a California County Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer.
Bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of a California POST OR STC-certified P.C. 832 Arrest and Control course.
Successful completion of an STC-certified Probation Officer Core course.
Individuals who are not currently employed full-time as a Deputy Probation Officer but have a minimum of two years of full-time experience in a California County Probation Department should not have a separation date greater than six months from the date of application.
Deep understanding of the causes of crime and delinquency, as well as the principles of supervision and counseling.
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws.
Familiarity with social casework methods, cultural dynamics, and community resources.
Proficiency in information systems and the ability to work within an automated environment.
Effective communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Decision-making skills.
Ability to manage a caseload.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Self-awareness.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and tact.
Physical fitness.
Ability to use a firearm (APD Only).
Ability to use self-defense techniques.
Ability to restrain individuals.
Ability to apply restraint devices like handcuffs.
Elementary psychodynamics of behavior and modes of adjustment.
Interviewing techniques and effective application of interviewing.
Training and learning theory techniques, including recreational activity.
Principles, methods, procedures and facilities used in modern progressive correctional programs, including methods of social casework.
Concepts and effective techniques in facilitating socio-cultural relationships.
Social economic and psychological factors, forces and trends relating to crime, delinquency, and social adjustment.
Social and correctional case and group work.
Developmental theory and social theory relating to rehabilitation.
Counseling and guidance principles and principles of normal and abnormal psychology and personality theory.
Theory, principles and trends of probation work.
General provisions of the law relating to the legal rights and obligations of adults and juveniles.
Techniques and methods of investigating and supervising adult and juvenile offenders.
Operation of Municipal and Superior Courts.
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
High ethical standards.
Ability to verbally communicate, sufficient to communicate with a variety of people in various ethnic, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to effectively apply interviewing skills, including listening skills.
Ability to speak publicly including planning and preparation of material and effective presentation, principles of group work and group dynamics.
Ability to proofread for grammar, punctuation, spelling and typographical errors.
Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to formulate recommendations and solve a wide variety of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to write clearly, accurately and concisely, using grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters, memoranda, etc.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical and legal documents in English, such as codes, psychological and medical documents, manuals, etc.
Ability to be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to changes in workload assignments and work under the stress of meeting deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal techniques relating to establishing rapport, tactfulness, controlling stress, gaining confidence and dealing with emotional stress.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Willingness to accept and follow direction.
Ability to understand one's self and have self-control in relation to self and others (self-awareness).
Ability to establish and maintain good objective working relationships with clients to determine needs in individual situations and take an effective course of action.
Ability to analyze complex emotional and behavioral disorders and carry out treatment plans.
Ability to exercise skilled judgment in the assessment and treatment of probationers, families, and dependent children.

Nice To Haves

Copies of CA STC-certified Probation Core and P.C. 832 training completion certificates must be submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

Conducts general and pre-sentence investigations.
Investigates and supervises adult or juvenile defendants or court wards.
Prepares various reports for the courts.
Prepares recommendations and assists the courts in detention decisions and recommendations for sentencing decisions.
Supervises and counsels probationers to assist in complying with the court orders, educational and vocational services and family counseling.
Performs intensive casework management.
Assists in the training of new and reassigned officers.
Performs a variety of specialized assignments.
Conduct interviews and investigations.
Visit individuals in custody.
Gather extensive background information to evaluate the circumstances and needs of those under supervision.
Prepare detailed reports and recommendations to assist courts in detention, sentencing, and case management decisions.
Make arrests.
Conduct home and jail visits.
Represent the department in court to address supervision-related matters.
Interact with a variety of stakeholders, including law enforcement, victims, families, employers, and social service agencies, to ensure a coordinated approach to rehabilitation and accountability.
Counsel probationers.
Monitor compliance with court orders.
Connect individuals to resources such as educational programs, substance abuse treatment, and family counseling.
Participate in specialized assignments targeting high-risk populations, including gang-related offenders, habitual offenders, or those involved in drug-related activities.
Serve on task forces and collaborate with community organizations to address broader public safety concerns.
Assist in training new staff.
Take on supervisory responsibilities as needed.