Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III

Position Description

Deputy Probation Officer I : $32.12 - $39.47

Deputy Probation Officer II : $35.41 - $43.52Deputy Probation Officer III : $40.99 - $50.38

DPO Testing to be held on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

Under direct or general supervision, conducts investigations and prepares reports and recommendations to the court related to adult offenders, disposition of juvenile offenders, and persons on pretrial release; supervises a caseload of adult or juvenile offenders; provides counseling and guidance while enforcing the terms and conditions of an offender’s supervision; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy Probation Officer I

This is the entry level of the Deputy Probation Officer series. Incumbents work initially under close supervision learning the laws, practices, and social theory of modern probation work. Incumbents receive a larger case load and more difficult cases as their knowledge and proficiency increases.

Deputy Probation Officer II

This is the journey level of the Deputy Probation Officer series. Incumbents in this level are distinguished from incumbents in the Deputy Probation Officer I level due to having completed a Deputy Probation Officer Core Course, having completed Penal Code section 832 courses, and having demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position with minimal direct supervision.

Deputy Probation Officer III

This is the advanced journey level of the Deputy Probation Officer series. Incumbents in this level are distinguished from incumbents in the Deputy Probation Officer II level due to performing the most technical and complex casework, having demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position with only general supervision, and possess the knowledge and ability to assist in the training and supervision of less experienced Deputy Probation Officers.

Example of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Reviews, interprets, and applies a variety of laws and codes in developing recommendations for courts on appropriate case disposition or sentencing.
• Interviews clients, families, victims, and other individuals to identify clients’ needs, evaluate candidacy for probation, and pretrial release, prepare reports, and develop case plans.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, files, legal documents, correspondence, and records.
• Makes presentations and testifies in court and other hearings regarding pretrial services, sentencing recommendations, probation violations, case disposition or termination, and case related issues.
• Performs case management services while ensuring adherence to conditions of supervision and facilitating rehabilitation through supervision, counseling, and monitoring of adult and juvenile offenders on probation, AB109 and pretrial services.
• Works closely with schools, victims, treatment providers, community agencies, law enforcement, District Attorney, client attorneys, other legal representation, and others during the course of client supervision.
• Responds and triages after-hour emergencies involving adult and juvenile offenders.
• Transports juvenile and adult offenders.
• Conducts searches of an offender’s residence, vehicle, and person.
• Tests clients for recent substance use.
• Arrests offenders for violating the terms and conditions of supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Principles of adult and juvenile supervision, social casework, and court procedures; federal, state, and local laws and ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation work; principles and findings of applied psychology; the causes, extent, prevention and control of crime and delinquency; interviewing and counseling techniques.

Ability To :

Understand and deal effectively with offenders and applicants for probation; analyze investigational material and make proper deductions; prepare and present effective written and oral reports; determine the truth of statements; work cooperatively with peace officers, attorneys, school officials, victims, and others contacted in the course of duties. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Deputy Probation Officer I

Possession of at least a bachelor’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a federally-recognized accrediting agency. Experience in supervising, counseling, or providing assistance to delinquent and offender populations is highly desirable.

Deputy Probation Officer II

In addition to the Deputy Probation Officer I education and experience, sufficient professional experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I to demonstrate the requisite competency described in the Distinguishing Characteristics section, as well as possession of certificates of completion of a Deputy Probation Officer Core Course and 832 P.C. courses.

Deputy Probation Officer III

In addition to the Deputy Probation Officer II education and experience, sufficient professional experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer II to demonstrate the requisite competency described in the Distinguishing Characteristics section. Have the ability to provide lead direction and work coordination for other Deputy Probation Officers and support staff.

For Minimum Qualification purposes, incumbents hired prior to July 1, 2007, are deemed to have at least a bachelor’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a federally recognized accrediting agency.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must maintain eligibility to carry a firearm; however, some assignments may not require an incumbent to be armed. Must complete 40 hours of annual STC training. Must be willing to work off hours on a call-out basis. Must pass a peace officer background investigation.

Salary : $104,790