Deputy Probation Officer, Senior

• 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.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
• 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.

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
• Excellent command presence
• Good moral character
• Credibility
• Integrity

1. Performs supervisory function at the discretion of or in the absence of the unit/institution supervisor.
2. Provides mandated Board of State and Community Corrections training to JIOs/DPOs; serves as an instructor for training; provides training in self-defense fire safety life safety and emergency procedures; provides de-briefing and training after significant incidents; and oversees on-the-job training programs for JIOs/DPOs.
3. In the absence of the Deputy Probation Officer Supervising: screens youth for placement; makes detention and release decisions; and makes decisions regarding medical issues and transportation.
4. Oversees the development and coordination of staff schedules and programs such as indoor and outdoor recreation vocational counseling and behavior management; assists in the coordination and operation of programs such as early release home supervision weekend work project house arrest and volunteers.
5. Conducts facility case audits caseload reviews traffic hearings and in-service training programs.
6. Operates special programs for offenders.
7. Reviews and signs Court reports or Worker Special Reports prepared by junior staff.
8. Interprets departmental policies and procedures to staff.
9. Represents the department at meetings and hearings.
10. Cooperates with representatives of state and local social services and law enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest.
11. Investigates and supervises the most complex or difficult cases.
12. Interviews offenders their families and interested individuals to determine the nature of their environmental employment financial or family difficulties.
13. Formulates plans of probation and presents oral or written recommendations to the Court.
14. Participates in facility treatment team planning sessions and ensure communication and execution of detainee treatment plans.
15. Conducts group counseling sessions motivates and advises adults juveniles or their families about available community resources.
16. Coordinates with community-based organizations and other County departments to implement health cognitive behavioral educational and other rehabilitative programs.
17. Makes arrests and conducts body searches as necessary and authorized; administers drug tests; handles special assignments; prepares petitions violations correspondence case histories and regular and administrative reports and maintains Field Services/Institutional case files.

Applicants are required to have the knowledge and abilities required for entry level Juvenile Institutions Officer and for entry level Deputy Probation OfficerAND must meet the employment standards in 1 2 or 3 below:

1. 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 abilitiesAND:

a) two years of professional probation experience in probation field services;or
b) four years of experience supervising juvenile detainees in a probation institution or other detention facility including two years as a lead worker;or
c) two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Probation Officeror two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Juvenile Institutions Officer Senior with Santa Barbara County;

OR

2.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 abilitiesAND:

a) four years of experience in a probation/parole environment including two years of
experience providing professional casework services to adult and/or juvenile offenders;or
b) six years of experience supervising juvenile detainees in a probation institution or other
detention facility including two years as a lead worker; or
c) two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Probation Officeror two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Juvenile Institutions Officer Senior with Santa Barbara County;

OR

3.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.

NOTE: Examples of lead work include: assigning and reviewing work; training staff; and/or making independent decisions.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates 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 including bias against race or ethnicity gender nationality gender identity and gender expression ancestry religion disability or sexual orientation that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Unless previously completed within one year of hire must successfully pass applicable Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved Core training and a law enforcement procedure (PC 832) course on search and seizure procedures certified by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
• 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.

• Communication:Bilingual Spanish skills are desirable. The ability to read write and converse fluently 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.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Review: Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. 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.
3. Oral Examination: The oral examinations are tentatively scheduled to take place at the end of October of 2025 via ZOOM. Candidates will be notified by email with instructions. Based on number of candidates who are invited to the oral examination the dates could be subject to change. The oral examinations may be eliminated if there are fewer than thirteen qualified candidates

• 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 drugs 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 of America.