Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III (A)

• Perform the full range of responsibilities as a California Peace Officer as identified in PC 830.5.
• Maintain communication and liaison with families, law enforcement, social services, educators, and other community resource agencies.

When performing community corrections duties:

• Supervise a caseload of adult and/or juvenile clients.
• Arrange and monitor placement of offenders in various rehabilitation and/or treatment programs.
• Intervene in crisis situations involving offenders; interview and advise offenders, family members, victims, and others; confer with other departments or agencies and make referrals as needed.
• Investigate and process violations and make recommendations to the court; arrest and transport probationers to detention facility.
• Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and/or prior criminal history of offenders; develop recommendations for disposition and presents reports to various courts, officials, and agencies.
• Counsel adult and juvenile probationers and their families toward rehabilitation. 
• Appear and/or testify in court for a variety of hearings; attend special and/or review hearings.  
• Conduct alcohol/drug testing; process required paperwork.
• Conduct searches of clients, including client residences, vehicles, person, and possessions.
• Write and accurately file a variety of progress reports, legal documents, and reports relating to assigned offenders.
• Complete court-ordered investigations.  
• Investigate and make recommendations regarding courtesy supervision by outside agencies.
• Identify and develop community resources, including foster parents and residential facilities; coordinate licensing procedures.
• Serve as Placement Officer; investigate and monitor placement resources; transport juveniles.
• Coordinate and administer support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work.
• Engage in the role of a first responder or front-line law enforcement while acting in the course and scope of regular duties.

When performing institutions duties:

• Oversee and monitor the safety, security, treatment, recreation, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities of juveniles detained at a County juvenile facility.
• Counsel juveniles and their families; develop treatment plans including behavior modification goals; provide crisis intervention, reunification counseling, and placement preparation counseling; conduct or assist in group sessions to provide supportive counseling and self-help education.
• Monitor and enforce hall rules and safety and security measures; search juveniles for contraband.
• Perform intake duties such as receiving, recording, and securing valuables; assign rooms and orient new detainees to a County juvenile facility; complete and process paperwork for the admission, care, and release of juveniles and provides information on their legal rights; may conduct alcohol/drug testing as assigned.
• Communicate and consult with other probation officers, attorneys, families, law enforcement, and social service agencies regarding juvenile cases.
• Maintain daily logs and records and complies data for reports; write various reports regarding juvenile detainees and operations.
• Transport juveniles; engage in use of force to gain compliance and control or protect subjects or others as needed.
• Review medical orders; administer prescribed medications if appropriately certified.

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience. 

Deputy Probation Officer I: 

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field; 

OR 

Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field; 

AND 

Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public, keeping records, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Deputy Probation Officer II: 

In addition to the qualifications listed above, one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer I, including the required Probation Officer CORE training, 832 PC training, and CPR/First Aid training. 

Deputy Probation Officer III: 

In addition to the qualifications listed in Deputy Probation Officer I, three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer II, service in a minimal variety of positions within the probation practice, completion of all required trainings, and confirmed demonstration of understanding and utilization of best practices in corrections. 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must successfully complete and obtain the following department provided trainings within the first year of employment:
  1. A Probation Officer CORE certificate, by the authority of CCR Title 15, Sec. 131(a)(4);
  2. A certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 training, by the authority of California Penal Code Sec. 830-832; and
  3. A CPR/First Aid certification, by the authority of the Board of State and Community Corrections Training Manual.

• Two (2) full-time positions in the Probation Office, located in one of our field offices in either Shingle Springs or South Lake Tahoe, CA or our Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe, CA. *Lateral Transfers are encouraged to apply.  Please attach all required certifications to your application*

• Ten (10) extra help vacancies in the Probation Department, located in Shingle Springs and South Lake Tahoe, CA. 

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Salary : $67,350 - $98,134