LATERAL 8530-Deputy Probation Officer (SFERS)

City and County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Onsite

About The Position

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

  • At least two (2) years of full-time (4160 hours) experience working in a California County Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer.
  • 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.
  • Copies of CA STC-certified Probation Core and P.C. 832 training completion certificates must be submitted with your application.
  • Must have at least 2 years of active experience.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree.
  • Must have successful completion of a California POST OR STC-certified P.C. 832 Arrest and Control course AND 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.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to community safety by actively engaging with at-risk youth and adults.
  • Implement evidence-based, equitable, and trauma-informed practices.
  • Work in close cooperation with the County's criminal justice system.
  • Partner with Community Based Organizations to offer guidance and support.
  • Provide pretrial, reentry and rehabilitative services.
  • Enhance public safety, seek victim restoration and accountability.
  • Provide structured and evidence-based supervision and pretrial services.
  • Serve the needs of youth and families with care and compassion.
  • Identify and respond to the individual risks and needs presented by each youth.
  • Utilize the least restrictive interventions and placements that do not compromise public safety.
  • Hold youth accountable for their actions while providing them with opportunities and assisting them to develop new skills and competencies.
  • Contribute to the overall quality of life for the citizens of San Francisco within the sound framework of public safety.

Benefits

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