What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Probation Officer (Entry) position at Solano County?
THE POSITION
The Probation Department believes that its employees are the most valuable resource.
Deputy Probation Officers in Solano County provide supervision and investigatory services of both juveniles and adults. The overarching goal of the Probation Department is to reduce recidivism through positive behavior change.
The entry level Deputy Probation Officer is expected to learn procedures and methods of effective probation casework. Assignments are generally limited in scope and performed with direction from higher level employees. Training is provided with the intent for advancement to the journey level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
- Learns to conduct pre sentence investigations of adults and juveniles by interviewing the offender, the family, and others concerned to assess potential for success under probation supervision, to report progress while under supervision or to recommend sentences; maintains detailed records of visits with offenders; conducts in-depth information analysis and assessment of each case; reviews documents; evaluates violations of court orders; determines appropriate placement; recommends restitution; identifies treatment options; prepares reports.
- Learns to gather information for the court in making a pretrial release decision, including conducting an objective pretrial risk assessment to evaluate risk of flight and re-offense.
- Learns to prepare a social history of the offender for the Court; to interpret findings, to review the Penal Code to determine aggravating and mitigating circumstances of the crime; to recommend a plan of sentencing, placement and rehabilitation; and to compose correspondence and complex reports for Court use.
- Learns to contact victims to establish restitution and provide victims’ rights information to offer guidance to assist offenders in their rehabilitation; and to use crisis intervention skills as needed.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: No experience is required.
Note:
While a degree in a specific field is not required, the possession of Bachelor’s degree or higher in on the one following fields is desired and may be a factor considered during the rating and/or selection process: criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required.
- Employees assigned to an armed unit must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification prior to assignment and must maintain the certification while assigned to the unit.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All Applications Will Be Reviewed After Closing Date of February 5, 2025
An Info Session and Exam Will Be Scheduled After All Candidates Have Been Notified Of
Whether Or Not They Have Passed The Application Review.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date of the recruitment. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Deputy Probation Officer Entry) and the recruitment number (25-512020-01) in your email or fax.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE).
Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Salary : $36 - $44
