What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer I/II position at San Bernardino County?
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officers who perform the full range of duties in handling a juvenile or adult caseload. Incumbents are peace officers responsible for investigating offenses and social history backgrounds of adult or juvenile offenders; writing reports and making recommendations to the court relative to adult and juvenile cases; supervising and counseling probationers, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), and mandatory supervision clients, in order to meet the conditions and goals of their probation; and conducting field investigations.
*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for all levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:
*Official Title: Probation Officer I
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer I job description.
*Official Title: Probation Officer IIFor more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer I job description.
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer II job description.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at https://sanbernardinocountyprobation.org/.
TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT
Probation Officer I's (Trainee) are eligible for promotion to Probation Officer II upon meeting the minimum requirements for Probation Officer II and receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 18 months or be terminated.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and may require the incumbent to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must also enroll in, and successfully complete, the department's arming training, Field Training Officer (FTO) program, and maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Shift Work: Some positions may require working various shifts, holidays and weekends. Incumbents may be required to work overtime.
| Probation Officer I |
Option | Education | Experience |
| Option 1 | Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university.* | No Experience Required. Applies to education options 1 and 2. |
| Option 2 | Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science from a college or university,* half of which must be upper division coursework. | |
| Option 3 | Completion of an Associates of Art/Science degree or equivalent in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science from a college or university.* | Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer. |
| Option 4 | Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test. | Three (3) years of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer. |
| Probation Officer II |
| Applicants must meet the education and experience requirements in one of the above options -AND- one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, Parole Agent, professional casework or group work experience which has included counseling and direct involvement in complex treatment assignments (e.g., probation officer, social worker, group counselor).** |
| Important Notes: * Degree must be accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. ** Employment and/or vocational counseling are not qualifying experience.- A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) are preferred and must be submitted with the application if qualifying under option 2. - Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. |
PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, candidates must:
- Be successful on the Written Test, Physical Agility Test, and Department Interview to continue to the background investigation.
- Pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test (current San Bernardino County Probation Dept. employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test). Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be on court ordered probation (or have been within the last year).
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing) and possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent.
- Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework.
- Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires who possess PC 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their PC 832 certificate.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031 at the time of hire.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver License. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements. Vision and hearing tests will be administered.
- Pass a treadmill and medical test.
Testing will tentatively take place the WEEK of March 17, 2025.*
*Please note test dates are subject to change and availability is limited. Candidates will be contacted approximately two weeks prior to self-schedule for an available exam session.
There will be an in-person proctored computer assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Written Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Applying Rules
- Basic Math
NOTE: If you have applied for a similar position in another county and successfully passed the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) exam within the past year, you may be eligible to transfer your score.
**YOU MAY ONLY APPLY AND TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS **
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION: In order to prepare for the test, candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet for the Probation Officer Examination.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
Note: Applicants must be successful in the written exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Online Test will be notified and invited by the Probation Department to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Click the following link to view a YouTube video of the Physical Agility Test: https://youtu.be/R9m3FPD-1iU
Note: Only those applicants successful on both the written exam and Physical Agility Test will continue in the background process.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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