Probation Aide

Sacramento County Probation Department • Sacramento, CA

333d • $41

About The Position

Under close supervision, Probation Aides learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervise minors assigned to Work Project; and provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision. Probation Aides are typically hired as temporary replacements for regular Probation staff who are absent due to vacation, sick leave, military duty, leave without pay, or other reasons. All Probation Aide positions are currently temporary intermittent positions, also known as on-call positions, which are limited to 1560 hours worked per year. Probation Aides may be assigned to full-time and/or part-time hours, not to exceed 1560 hours worked.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate of Art degree (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.
• Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by experience in full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid law enforcement or correctional work.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien eligible for citizenship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be fingerprinted for a criminal record check.
• Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work.
• Supervise and counsel individuals detained in County juvenile institutions.
• Supervise minors assigned to Work Project.
• Provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical costs.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually, increasing to a maximum of 25 days.
• 14.5 holidays per year.
• Sick leave equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
• Parental leave of up to 160 hours for regular County employees.
• Tuition reimbursement dependent on union agreements.
• Retirement coverage under Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program.
• Wellness incentive program for excellent attendance.
• Workers' Compensation protection.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree