Deputy Probation Officer Revised
Deputy Probation Officer Revised
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Job Description
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cutoffs are at 5:00 pm on:12/6/2024 2/7/25 4/4/25 6/6/25 8/1/25 10/3/25 12/5/25 (final)
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.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles and practices of probation work
- Principles of social and correctional case and group work
- Laws relating to criminal justice
- Causes of crime and delinquency
- Counseling techniques
- Interviewing
- Community resources available to probationers
- Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence
- Codes standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile halls camps ranches or schools
- Crisis intervention
- Selfdefense
- Arrest procedures
- Appropriate use of force and security techniques
- Rights and liabilities of peace officers
- 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 socioeconomic backgrounds
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university preferably with a degree in social or behavioral sciences.AND
Either:One year of fulltime 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 (OnCall) with Sacramento County.
Note:If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means fulltime paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Parttime paid experience may be accumulated and prorated to meet the total experience requirements. To compute fulltime equivalency of OnCall experience: 173.6 hours 21.7 days 1 work month.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhere or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice.
Special RequirementsCompliance with Government Code: Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code Section 1031.
Criminal History and Background Check: 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.
Certificate Requirement: 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.
Arming: Some assignments within the Probation Department require the willingness and capability to be armed. Authorization to carry a weapon while on duty requires a psychological examination confirming fitness to be armed as well as the successful completion of force and weaponry training as required by the department.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing walking running stooping bending climbing stairs and lifting probationers which requires strength coordination endurance and agility. In addition there may be occasional contact with hostile individuals and incumbents may be subject to physical and verbal abuse while restraining/arresting individuals.
Drivers License: Possession of a valid California Driver License Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment.
Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver License may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
Hours of Work: Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours holidays and weekends.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six 6 months.Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cutoff date. Clickhere to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone; 711 California Relay Service
Email
InterOffice Mail Code: 094667
www.SacCountyJobs- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cutoff date.
- Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.
ONLINE WRITTEN EXAM (Weighted 100
The testing process will consist of an online written examination weighted 100. The test dimensions may include:- Probation and Parole
- Juvenile Corrections
- Standards and Regulations
- Counseling and Interpersonal Skills
- English Usage and Writing Skills
Qualified applicants will be notified by email using the email address provided on the application of the exact dates and times the online written examination will be available along with the necessary information to access the online written examination which is tentatively scheduled for 34 weeks after the cutoff date. If applicants have not received written notice by email at least two 2 working days prior to the tentative test date they should contact the County of Sacramento Employment Services Division at. For more information on testing dates and/or accommodation requests please contact the Employment Services Division by the final filing date.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For information regarding County jobs:Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives backgrounds abilities and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency courage innovation and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process please contact our Disability Compliance Office at orCA Relay 711
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
