Lateral 8530-Deputy Probation Officer (SFERS)

Each day San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs) have the opportunity to contribute to community safety by actively engaging with at-risk youth and adults. Our department is firmly dedicated to implementing the most effective evidence-based equitable and trauma-informed practices to uplift and empower the individuals under our supervision. DPOs work in close cooperation with the Countys criminal justice system and partner with Community Based Organizations to offer guidance and support to the population we serve. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (please note that the following eligibility requirements will be verified during Background Investigation)

• Training & Certifications: Completion of a certified Probation Officer Core training course as prescribed by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and completion of a certified California POST or STC approved P.C. 832 Arrest and Control course.
• Experience: Two years of full-time (4160 hours) experience working in a California County Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer.
• Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the Social and Behavioral Sciences or Criminal Justice or related field.
• Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and free from any physical emotional or mental condition that could affect job performance.
• Drivers License: Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license to operate an automobile at the time of application and throughout the selection process. Possession of a valid California Driver License/Real ID is required prior to the date of hire.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• No felony convictions.

VERIFICATION

Copies of CA STC-certified Probation Core and P.C. 832 training completion certificates must be submitted with your application.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Applicant will be required work a non-traditional work schedule i.e. evening weekends etc.

Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Oral Interview (60%)

The Oral Interview will assess community involvement interest and motivation interpersonal skills problem solving and oral communication skills. The Oral Interview score will be used to place candidates on the eligible list. 

Candidates will be notified via email of their pass/fail status on the Oral Interview. Those that do not pass may request another opportunity to re-take the test no sooner than one (1) month from their previous attempt.

Supplemental Questionnaire (40%)

The questionnaire will be reviewed and scored to added to the overall score.

The Supplemental Questionnaire will provide an applicant an opportunity to demonstrate the unique qualities that the will bring to SFAPD should they be hired.

Eligible List / Certification Rule
Candidates that pass the Oral Interview and Supplemental Questionnaire will have their names added to the eligible list. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. The Adult Probation Department has the option to hire any candidate on the eligible list (Rule of List). Therefore placement on this list neither guarantees nor implies that you will be offered employment. The Adult Probation Department will administer the remaining processes outlined above to determine who shall advance further in the hiring process and be considered for appointment.

All selected candidates are required to successfully complete and pass a POST-guided Background Investigation conducted in accordance with standards set by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training as a condition of employment.

Candidates that are not selected after the background process will be withdrawn from the eligible list and may re-apply two years from the date of their notification.

Additional Information :

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time