Deputy Probation Officer

AAlusion•San Diego, CA

About The Position

To perform a wide variety of probation casework, provide preventative and rehabilitative services to adult probationers and juvenile offenders in field and institutional settings; and to perform related work as required. Deputy Probation Officer is a professional journey level sworn peace officer class in the series. Under general supervision, Deputy Probation Officers utilize evidence based intervention strategies and programs, conduct investigations, write reports for the court, and supervise probationers focusing on an offender's risks and needs in an effort to change behavior to reduce recidivism. Positions in this class are only found in the Probation Department. The complete Deputy Probation Officer series includes the following: Deputy Probation Officer (Class No. 005065) Senior Probation Officer (Class No. 005090) Supervising Probation Officer (Class No. 005115) EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The examples of functions listed in this class specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one position in the class. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency
One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Correctional Deputy Probation Officer, or equivalent position in a correctional facility
One (1) year of full-time work experience in a sworn position in a criminal justice agency
One (1) year of full-time work experience providing functions of treatment counseling and performing duties related to case management.
Positions in this classification are Peace Officers as defined in Section 830 of the California Penal Code, and must meet employment guidelines and standards established by the Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code, and STC Selection and Training Standards as contained in Title 15, Section 100-358, California Code of Regulations
Requires a valid Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certificate and ability to carry a firearm are required and must be maintained throughout your employment.
A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
Appointees must have the ability to obtain a Class B driver's license.
Incumbents are required to complete the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certification Deputy Probation Officer Core within one (1) year of appointment.
Requires a valid Police Officer Standard Training (POST) certificate and ability to carry a firearm are required and must be maintained throughout your employment.
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
Felony convictions will be disqualifying.
Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
Must be found by a licensed physician to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect exercising the powers of a peace officer.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Social Welfare is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Investigates the background, character, family history, and environment of juveniles and adults referred to the Juvenile Court and Probation Department.
Writes detailed case history reports that include all information necessary to be used by the Court in the disposition of juvenile and adult cases.
Develops case plans and makes recommendations to the Court for the rehabilitation, supervision, and placement of juveniles and adult probationers.
Performs case management role including assessment, planning, linking, monitoring and advocacy for juveniles and adults on an assigned caseload.
Prepares court reports, and other legal documents in connection with actions such as stepparent adoptions.
Uses risk and needs assessment instruments.
Conducts arrests and fourth waiver searches.
Makes field contacts in the home and community.
Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies to perform field work.
Supervises and counsels individuals in the intake process in a juvenile institution.
Supervises, counsels, supports and encourages successful completion of probation of juvenile and adult probationers.
May function in a lead capacity in the absence of a Senior Probation Officer, or in operations involving routinized process.
May act as a witness in court.