What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I position at County of Fresno?
- Position Description
- Scheduled Salary Increase:3% effective 4/15/24 ($48,100 - $58,474 Annually)APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLYFALL 2023 GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLYThe Fresno County Probation Department has exciting and challenging career opportunities for individuals interested in becoming a Deputy Probation Officer I.Successful candidates selected for Deputy Probation Officer I positions will be responsible for investigating and monitoring the activities of offenders; producing sentencing reports and recommendations for the courts; and may be assigned to schools, diversionary programs and specialized units with other police agencies. Promotional opportunities include Deputy Probation Officer II/III/IV, as well as other advanced classifications.
As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examination. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding their personal history including: legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
All candidates must be willing and able to maintain and use a firearm while on duty.
Please note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. - Samples of Duties
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Deputy Probation Officer I classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:- If qualifying as a Fall 2023 graduate, a confirmation letter from your college or university must be submitted with your application by the filing deadline to confirm completion of your qualifying Bachelor's degree by Fall 2023.
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position by the filing deadline.
- A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
- Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application.
- Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current and complete education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the rejection of your application.
- In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the rejection of your application.
- College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of the required education.
- If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Carolyn Maxwell; or email it to .
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the following process:
- Written Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for the third week of November 2023. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 if a notice has not been received by the first week of November.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.NOTE: The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link:The BSCC Selection Exam for Local Corrections is a newly developed, statewide examination in use by California agencies for the selection of entry-level Adult Corrections Officer (ACO), Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), and Probation Officer (PO), effective August 17, 2020. Applicants who have taken the previous version of this exam (BSCC Probation Officer) are unable to transfer test scores, as the new exam version contains updated content and revised scoring criteria.
Applicants who have taken the new exam with another county after the effective date of August 17, 2020, may submit their results in place of taking the exam again by the filing deadline. You must attach a copy of your results to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Carolyn Maxwell; or email a copy to .
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS: Due to concerns related to COVID-19, the written examinations will be conducted in accordance with CDPH, CDC, and Cal OSHA guidelines, as applicable. Applicants may be screened for symptoms of illness upon entry into the building and may be required to wear face coverings at the examination site.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:- Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- If qualifying as a Fall 2023 graduate, a letter confirming the completion of your Bachelor's degree by Fall 2023 must be submitted with your application. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Carolyn Maxwell; or email a copy to .
Please note: All required application materials must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: .
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: .
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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