Deputy Probation Officer I​/II

Deputy Probation Officer I/II

Mariposa County's Probation Department has two (2) openings for a Deputy Probation Officer I/II. Only online applications are accepted. To investigate adult and juvenile cases for probation; to provide professional casework services to adult and juvenile offenders placed on probation and monitor probationers' activities to ensure compliance with court orders; to represent the department in court hearings; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Deputy Probation Officer I is the entry level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional casework duties while learning County policies and procedures. This classification is flexibly staffed with Deputy Probation Officer II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency which meet the requirements for Deputy Probation Officer II.

Deputy Probation Officer II is the journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Positions in this class perform the full range of duties and are expected to have a thorough knowledge of departmental procedures and policies and be able to exercise independent judgment while performing complex casework.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives general supervision from the Deputy Chief or Chief Probation Officer.

Examples of essential functions include compiling, investigating, verifying and presenting reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers; interviewing probationers, family members and other involved individuals to obtain additional pertinent case information. Assessing client needs; developing and recommending to the court case plans to ensure probationers' compliance with court orders; interpreting plans to probationers, family members and other interested individuals.

Presenting departmental recommendations for sentencing in court. Arranging for and monitoring placement of probationers in rehabilitation and/or treatment programs such as community service work, group homes, foster care, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc., to facilitate social adjustment. Intervening in crisis situations; counseling families and communicating with involved community and/or private agencies; making referrals to service providers as required. Monitoring probationers' performance and making recommendations regarding probation modification, revocation, termination or arrest as necessary.

Monitoring and investigating clients at their homes, places of employment and other locations as necessary; conducting drug/alcohol testing of probationers as appropriate; conducting personal searches and searches of probationers' property and residences as necessary to ensure officer safety and to investigate non-compliance with court orders. Arresting probationers and assisting law enforcement agencies in searches and seizures as required. Appearing and/or testifying in court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition and/or violation of parole hearings;

attending special and/or annual reviews and/or sealing of records. Transporting adult and/or juvenile probationers to and from court and other locations as necessary. Conducting interviews and/or background investigations for civil court matters, such as stepparent adoptions and custody suits. Preparing and processing expungement requests. Preparing and filing necessary legal documents related to cases, including petitions, case reviews, sealing of records requests, etc.

Providing assistance to victims of crime as needed. Assisting with special departmental programs or projects. Responding to and resolving inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility. Performing general office work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, compiling data for reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, etc.

Deputy Probation Officer II: (In…