Deputy Probation Officer I​/II

Overview

Mariposa County's Probation Department has two openings for a Deputy Probation Officer I/II. Applications are accepted online only.

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 an entry-level classification. 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. 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 to exercise independent judgment while performing complex casework.

Receives general supervision from the Deputy Chief or Chief Probation Officer.

• Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers; interviews probationers, family members and other involved individuals to obtain additional pertinent case information.
• Assesses client needs; develops and recommends to the court case plans to ensure probationers' compliance with court orders; interprets plans to probationers, family members and other interested individuals.
• Presents departmental recommendations for sentencing in court.
• Arranges for and monitors placement of probationers in rehabilitation and/or treatment programs to facilitate social adjustment.
• Intervenes in crisis situations; counsels families and communicates with involved community and/or private agencies; makes referrals to service providers as required.
• Monitors probationers' performance and makes recommendations regarding probation modification, revocation, termination or arrest as necessary.
• Monitors and investigates clients at their homes, places of employment and other locations as necessary; conducts drug/alcohol testing of probationers as appropriate; conducts searches as necessary to ensure officer safety and to investigate non-compliance with court orders.
• Arrests probationers and assists law enforcement agencies in searches and seizures as required.
• Appears and/or testifies in court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition and/or violation of parole hearings; attends special and/or annual reviews and/or sealing of records.
• Transports adult and/or juvenile probationers to and from court and other locations as necessary.
• Conducts interviews and/or background investigations for civil court matters, such as stepparent adoptions and custody suits.
• Prepares and processes expungement requests.
• Prepares and files necessary legal documents related to cases, including petitions, case reviews, sealing of records requests, etc.
• Provides assistance to victims of crime as needed.
• Assists with special departmental programs or projects.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Performs 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 addition to the above, may assist with staff training and/or provide lead direction as assigned.

• Deputy Probation Officer I:
  None required.
• Deputy Probation Officer II:
  One year of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible experience as a probation, parole or corrections officer; or one year as a Deputy Probation Officer I 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(s) must be attached to your application.

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 intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgment form.
• Deputy Probation Officer II:
  Possession of a certificate of completion…