Deputy Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation Department•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision the Deputy Probation Officer performs professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervises probationers; participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with a degree in social or behavioral sciences.
One year of full-time paid professional experience in correctional work subsequent to the degree in a County, State or Federal probation, parole or law enforcement agency.
One year of social casework experience subsequent to the degree in a County State, or Federal agency.
One year as an Assistant Probation Officer (formerly Probation Assistant) with Sacramento County.
The equivalent of one (1) year as a Probation Aide (On-Call) with Sacramento County.
Compliance with Government Code: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1031, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards: a. Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Any permanent resident alien shall be disqualified from holding a position if his or her application for citizenship is denied. b. Be at least 18 years of age. c. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of the fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. d. Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment. Pursuant to Sacramento County Civil Service Rules, candidates found to have been convicted of a felony will be disqualified.
Completion of required P.O.S.T. training for Probation Officers as specified in Section 832 of the Penal Code within one (1) year after appointment as a Deputy Probation Officer.
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.