What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Technician position at Kings County?
The Kings County Probation Department is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Probation Technician. This position is ideal for those looking to start a career in probation, providing crucial support to Deputy Probation Officers and playing a significant role in the justice system.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of probation and contribute to the mission of the Kings County Probation Department.
There is one immediate vacancy in the Probation Department, with the possibility of future vacancies being filled from an eligible list to be established. The expected life of this eligible list is six months.
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CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Probation Technician classification is utilized in the County Probation Department. Incumbents work under supervision learning the laws, practices and theories related to modern probation work and their work is subject to close review and evaluation. Incumbents work both in the office and the County’s Juvenile Custodial Facility assisting Deputy Probation Officers. It is distinguished from the class of Deputy Probation Officer in that the Probation Technician class provides support to the Probation Department, is a non-sworn position, and is not assigned to the field.
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.
- Assists in the supervision of justice involved individuals to ensure that they comply with the terms and conditions of probation.
- Assists in the interviewing of justice involved individuals, parents, agency officials and others concerned with the justice involved individuals.
- Assists assigned Juvenile Services Officer(s) in the programming needs of youth in a custodial facility to ensure compliance with Title 15.
- Monitors justice involved individuals whereabouts via electronic monitoring software; responds to computer generated alerts; calls justice involved individuals to verify whereabouts; notifies the supervising Deputy Probation Officer if a justice involved individual is missing or out of compliance; monitors compliance through the use of reports and computer software.
- Installs and removes electronic monitoring equipment (e.g., ankle monitor); fits monitoring device to justice involved individuals; verifies equipment is transmitting properly; reviews and explains rules and regulations related to the electronic monitoring program and equipment as well as consequences of noncompliance and justice involved individuals responsibilities.
- Prepares and submits various types of reports including case recommendations; counsels the justice involved individuals and prepares treatment plans.
- Reviews court ordered documents; interprets minute orders, progress reports, and other court related documents.
- Sets-up appropriate payment plans and referrals for justice involved individual.
- Compiles, maintains and prepares statistical data records.
- Performs data entry of justice involved individuals weekly schedules.
- Administers drug and alcohol tests.
- Operates multiple software computer programs specific to the Probation Department.
- Travels to off-site facilities and courts as needed and assigned.
- May testify in court regarding justice involved individuals.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in corrections, criminal justice, social science or a closely related field. (Substitution: Experience performing duties related to the monitoring or supervising of justice involved individuals or the responsibility for related records and paperwork in a County Probation Department may substitute the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Experience:
- None required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work standard eight-hour shifts or alternate shifts, such as ten- or twelve-hour shifts, work irregular hours including emergencies, evenings, weekends and holidays, work varying shifts as necessary, and work overtime or mandated overtime. Ability to work in a locked detentions facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Perform data entry with speed and accuracy at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a vehicle to various County and meeting sites; to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work; walking on uneven terrain, and climbing and descending structures to access work sites; vision to read, work at computer and drive, and to install and remove electronic monitoring equipment; hear and communicate orally, in person, on the phone and by radio; hand/eye coordination for use of computer/office equipment and for working with and performing minor repairs on small, automated equipment; physical ability to stand, walk, reach, lift, bend, keyboard, file, operate general office equipment; lift, carry and/or move files weighing up to 35 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work indoors and outdoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The duties of this class are performed in an environment with exposure to justice involved individuals, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.
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All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: The top 40 written test scoring applicants with passing scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination interview process.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Tentative Recruitment Process
Final Date to Apply: March 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
SME Review: Week of March 31, 2025
Interview with Human Resources: April 16, 2025
Interview with Department: TBT
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