Deputy Probation Officer
Deputy Probation Officer
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10-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 83796 - 107186
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
10-04-2025
Job Description
Description
- NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment is now closing on Friday May 30 2025 at 4:59 p.m.First consideration will be given to applications received by Friday March 28 2025.SALARY / BENEFITS:$83796.96 $107186.56 Annually plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
- Vacation:12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
- Holidays:12 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
- Health Plan:Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employees premium.
- OnSite Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 5.
- For County benefits please visit here. In addition applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
Some positions that may be filled by this recruitment have been vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CS Rule 1414 and the duration of those appointments shall be subject to the return of the individuals who are on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CS Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without reapplication or retesting depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.
The Position:Under general supervision provides professional casework services to adult and juvenile offenders and their families; supervises motivates and rehabilitates adult and juvenile offenders; conducts presentencing investigations; carries out special assignments; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) is the entry/journeylevel class in the series. Deputy Probation Officer is distinguished from Deputy Probation Officer Senior in that the latter is the lead worker level in Probation Field Service operations and the first line shift supervisor level within a Probation Institution.
The IDEAL CANDIDATEwill possess:- Strong written and verbal communication
- Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
- Excellent command presence
- Good moral character
- Credibility
- Integrity
Examples of Duties
- Conducts investigations which include interviewing adult or juvenile offenders their families and interested individuals and reviewing documents such as police reports court transcripts and criminal records; makes assessments regarding the nature of the individuals environmental employment financial or domestic difficulties as they apply to the case; makes recommendations for sentencing and dispositions of probationers; prepares probation plans.
- Assures that terms and conditions of probation are complied with; coordinates case management with representatives of criminal justice and social service agencies in cases of mutual interest by providing and receiving information on case investigation and status; advises and makes referrals of adults juveniles or their families to available community resources to aid in solving their psychosocial problems; motivates monitors and evaluates probationers progress; makes written and oral recommendations to the courts for continuance or dismissal of probation status or to return probationer to the judicial system.
- Makes arrests and conducts vehicle building and body searches as necessary and authorized; observes collects and examines urine samples; administers chemical skin and eye/pupil checks for illegal substances or alcohol abuse; transports adult and juvenile offenders when necessary.
- Carries an assigned caseload involving adult and/or juvenile offenders; conducts field contacts and home visits; prepares petitions violations correspondence case histories regular and special reports and maintains case files; monitors payment records to ensurecourt ordered collection of fines fees and restitution is carried out; conducts civil investigations and may conduct juvenile traffic hearings.
- May train colleagues in a specialized area of expertise; may train and guide Extra Help employees and volunteers.
- Conducts investigations which include interviewing adult or juvenile offenders their families and interested individuals and reviewing documents such as police reports court transcripts and criminal records; makes assessments regarding the nature of the individuals environmental employment financial or domestic difficulties as they apply to the case; makes recommendations for sentencing and dispositions of probationers; prepares probation plans.
Employment Standards
To be considered for this position applicants mustdemonstrate how they meet the employment standards. Applicants will need toattach all relevant degrees and/or unofficial transcripts to their application.
- Possession of a bachelors degree that included 27 quarter units or 18 semester units of coursework in sociology psychology criminology or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities; OR
- Completion of 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of college coursework including 14 quarter or 9 semester units in sociology psychology criminology or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities AND two years of experience performing duties equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer at least one year of which is at the Senior level or to Probation Assistant with Santa Barbara County; OR
- A combination of training education and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Requirements:- Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031 including but not limited to: not currently on probation for a misdemeanor; no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned); good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation (this includes a polygraph examination); submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check; and found to be free from any physical emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the powers of a peace officer.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Drivers license must be kept valid throughout the term of employment. Incumbents must be able to travel independently.
- Unless previously completed candidates must complete and successfully pass a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved Core Training course within the first year of employment. (This fiveweek course may be held outside the County. Additional physical training such as unarmed defensive tactics may be required for assignment to some units.
- Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates
- Possession of 832 PC
Ability to: read and comprehend material at college level; establish and maintain effective constructive motivational relationships with probationers from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; observe and record events and information; interpret behavior patterns; make appropriate referrals; work cooperatively with others; read understand and apply relevant laws; analyze information in order to make sound objective decisions; work well under pressure; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview and elicit information from others; organize work and files; perform basic arithmetical calculations; learn casework objectives and investigation techniques; learn probation laws regarding investigations; learn to read and understand financial and accounting statements; learn apply and teach departmental procedures; learn how social environmental and psychological influences affect human behavior; learn and apply principles of cognitive social physiological and psychological development; learn the functions structures processes and interactions of the basic components of the criminal justice system; learn and apply constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights; use a computer keyboard.
Desirable Qualifications:- Communication:Bilingual Spanish skills are desirable. The ability to read write and conversefluently in English and Spanish is desirable for some positions. Hiring departments will test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency your name may be withheld from future certification or removed from the bilingual employment list in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.
- Possession of a bachelors degree that included 27 quarter units or 18 semester units of coursework in sociology psychology criminology or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities; OR
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Review: Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ):Candidates who are qualified will be notified by email to complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire. Candidates who successfully pass the PHQ will advance to the next step in the selection process. Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline or not passing the PHQ will result in a disqualification from the recruitment.
- Computerized Written Examination: Candidates who passed the PHQ will be notified via email with instructions for taking a computerized examination. Based on number of candidates who are invited to the exam the testing format and/or testing dates could be subject to change.
A Candidate Orientation Booklet is available for the multiple choice portion of the exam. The booklet provides an overview of the exam format and some sample questions. The booklet is not intended to be a study guide but is aimed at reducing test anxiety and giving candidates some information about what to expect on the test.
Please Note:The Santa Barbara County Human Resources Department does not have copies of this booklet.
Use the following link to access the booklet: ACCOMODATIONS:The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by email during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded tocheck spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Veterans preference credit is applicable for this recruitment5 points for veterans 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: 1 honorable discharge from active military service; or 2 discharge from a military or veterans hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or 3 completion of education or training funded by the Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30 or more disability. To receive veterans preference points you must: 1 check the Veterans Preference Points box on the employment application form 2 submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date and 3 pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
All candidates for the job of Deputy Probation Officer must successfully complete the following:- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONincludes an interview and a thorough check of police records personal military and employment histories and inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you: respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of and intoxicants; are honest; and are a safe driver.
- POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONwill measure the accuracy of information given during the background investigation process and is part of the background investigation.
- PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION is given by a psychologist. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful performance to determine if you are presently suited for the difficult and stressful job of Deputy Probation Officer.
- MEDICAL EXAMINATION:Appointee is subject to a medical examination.
- Submit written documentation of his/her LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK in the United States.
Firearms: Carrying a firearm is not required and most DPOs do not carry firearms. However in some assignments officers may exercise their right to request to carry a departmentissued firearm subject to successful completion of departmentrequired training and approval by the Chief Probation Officer. Assignment to certain units requires training of all officers in the use of firearms whether or not individual officers choose to carry one. As a DPO promotes through the career series to the senior or supervisory level he or she may be required (depending on assignment) to undergo firearms training and quarterly qualification at the firing range even if the individual chooses not to carry a firearm.
Disaster Service Workers:Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a meritbased selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Friday May 30 2025; at 4:59 PM PST
Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at.
If you have questions regarding the recruitment not answered in this job announcement please email Marisa Ortiz Supervising Probation Officer at
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