Probation Aide

County of Monterey • Salinas, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Probation Department has multiple vacancies and is looking to hire full-time Probation Aides at the various locations which may include Juvenile Hall, Youth Center, Adult and Juvenile Divisions. Probation Aides are paraprofessionals responsible for providing technical support services to Deputy Probation Officer staff with juvenile or adult probation cases. Under close supervision, Probation Aides learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; complete form letters and other routine correspondence; communicate and work with collaborative agencies; be able to read court documents and follow court orders. The Eligible List generated from this examination may be used to fill current and future vacancies department-wide on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, education and/or experience which is qualifying.
• One year of clerical or public service experience in a position which provided exposure to and experience with court terminology, clerical processes and public contact.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, at time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work.
• Acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.

Nice To Haves

• Working Knowledge of: Standard office procedures, including filing, operating a computer and record keeping
• Skill and Ability to : Read, understand, interpret and explain rules and regulations related to probation services
• Make oral presentations before groups of probationers
• Keep accurate and complete records and files
• Input and access data using a computer
• Learn to install home confinement monitoring equipment on probationers' persons
• Apply judgement, assume responsibility and use discretion in determining when to ask for assistance or refer questions to a higher level of authority
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; establish rapport with persons of differing ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Effectively cope with hostility and aggressive behavior in stressful circumstances
• Learn to operate drug testing equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports and maintains records and statistics; completes forms, types form letter and other routine correspondence; inputs and accesses data using a computer
• Relieves probation officers of drug testing responsibilities; obtains and verifies urine samples; orders and maintains drug testing supplies and assists in recordkeeping of test results; follows specific procedures to preserve the chain of evidence.
• Assists probation officers in obtaining or locating various required reports such as police reports, school reports and psychiatric reports.
• May transport probationers; may pick up and deliver documents, reports, receipts or other probation related materials.
• Conducts program orientations for probationers assigned to the Home Confinement Program; provides program related information and explains related rules and regulations to probationers; schedules orientation sessions; compiles required forms, assists probationers with completion of forms and reviews forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Runs computer criminal investigation reports and Department of Motor Vehicle records checks on probationers.
• Monitors juvenile probationers' school attendance; checks school attendance rosters informs probationers' parents of school attendance problems and encourages parents to monitor school attendance; refers cases requiring further action to a probation officer.
• Assists probation officers with basic casework functions, such as reviewing and filing mail in probation reports; verifies case information submitted by probationers.
• Installs home monitoring equipment on probationers' wrists or ankles; explains to probationers how to connect the equipment to the telephone; receives, inspects and cleans returned equipment.

Benefits

• Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed