Probation Supervisor - Department Promotional

Position Information

Amended 02/17/26

This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Probation Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.

Oral Exam (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of full time experience as a Deputy Probation Officer, one (1) year of which must have been at the Deputy Probation Officer III level.
• Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in the California Penal Code, Section 830.5 and the California Government Code, Sections 1029 and 1031.
• Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness.
• A felony conviction will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Possession of a Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

Full job description:
Probation Supervisor

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This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Probation Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointments will be made at the Kern County Probation Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.