Deputy Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation Department • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

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; and participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling. This is a limited continuous filing exam with filing cut-offs at 5:00 pm on 10/9/2026.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• 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 OR one year of social casework experience subsequent to the degree in a County State, or Federal agency OR one year as an Assistant Probation Officer (formerly Probation Assistant) with Sacramento County OR the equivalent of one (1) year as a Probation Aide (On-Call) with Sacramento County
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (disqualification if application for citizenship is denied)
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record
• Furnish a classifiable set of fingerprints to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• 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
• Pass a criminal history and background check
• No conviction of a felony (grounds for disqualification)
• 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
• Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Degree in social or behavioral sciences
• Willingness and capability to be armed for some assignments

Responsibilities

• Perform professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals
• Supervise probationers
• Participate in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling
• Analyze behavior patterns
• Exercise sound judgment in assessment and treatment of probationers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Cope with hostility and aggressive behavior
• Prepare concise and clear reports
• Maintain records
• Communicate with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level