Deputy Probation Officer III

Deputy Probation Officer III

Mariposa County's Probation Department is currently hiring for the Deputy Probation Officer III position. Only online applications will be 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 hand special caseloads and major department projects and/or programs as assigned;

and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Receives direction from the Deputy Chief or Chief Probation Officer. Exercises lead direction over professional, technical and clerical staff as assigned.

Examples of essential functions include assessing, investigating, reporting and presenting cases concerning adult and/or juvenile offenders applying for probation. Assessing client needs and developing case plans to ensure compliance with court orders. Testifying and presenting departmental recommendations for sentencing in court. 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.

Remains on-call as scheduled for after-hours/weekend duties. Leads or assists in special departmental programs or projects. Responds to and resolves inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility. May represent the department at meetings and other functions as necessary; prepares and makes public presentations as required. Provides training and lead direction of assigned staff; provides advice and assistance as needed.

Conducts background investigations on department job applicants as directed. May serve as training officer, ensuring all department officers remain current with mandatory training; maintains training records and prepares related reports. May assist in supervising the daily operations of Juvenile Hall if assigned; assists with juvenile intake, counseling and referral. May prepare or assist in the preparation of grant requests, surveys, statistical and other special reports.

Performs general office work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.

Minimum qualifications include three years of increasingly responsible full-time equivalent experience as a probation, parole or corrections officer; or two years as a Deputy Probation Officer II level in Mariposa County. High school or GED equivalency is required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in sociology, criminology, corrections, social services, psychology or closely related field. A copy of your college transcript must be attached to your application unless you are substituting additional qualifying experience (see "Substitution" clause below).

Relevant work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education. Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Possession of a certificate of completion for 200 hours of Basic Probation Officers coursework.

A copy of your certificate of completion must be attached to your application. Completion of or the ability to complete additional training as required by Standards in Training for Corrections (S.T.C.). Ability to pass a background investigation and psychological evaluation prior to appointment. PC 832 Arrest, Search, and Seizure training. Documentation showing successful completion of PC 832 training or valid POST Basic Training must be attached to your application.

Firearms Training required if armed.

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. County and departmental policies and procedures. Principles and practices of adult and juvenile probation work. Principles of applied psychology and human behavior and their relationship to the causes, extent and control of crime and delinquency. Casework, case planning and management, including intervention and modification strategies. Interviewing methods. Types and services of public and private…