Deputy Probation Officer II (Part-Time

This recruitment may close at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The Deputy Probation Officer II classification is the journey level Peace Officer position for officers who generally have at least one-year successful full-time experience as a sworn Probation Officer in a same or similar classification in a probation department and have successfully completed mandatory training such as the 174-hour California State Probation Officer Core training. Officers may be assigned to intake, investigation, supervision, or multi-agency collaborative projects in adult or juvenile casework in a variety of locations in Stanislaus County.

Deputy Probation Officer assignments involve the possibility of bodily injury, dealing with angry, hostile, and potentially combative clientele, and exposure to chemical weapons such as pepper spray. This position may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This position also performs related duties as assigned.

• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to eligible certified bilingual incumbents.

• Review law enforcement or court referrals and apply State law and departmental policy to determine appropriate recommendation and disposition.
• Interview offenders, family members, victims and others critical to appropriate case disposition.
• Access and comprehend law enforcement, school, mental health, social services and other reference materials.
• Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face-to-face contact with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender. These contacts may take place within the office, various custodial facilities, the offender's home, school or place of work, or at various community locations.
• Prepare accurate and objective memos, court reports and statistical reports.
• Testify in court as required.
• Transport probationers as necessary or required.
• Conduct drug testing of probationers.
• Conduct searches of a probationer, his/her residence or vehicle as authorized by court order and departmental policy.
• Arrest probationers as authorized by State law and departmental policy.
• Locate, broker, and monitor social services to aid probationer and his/her family.
• Attend training classes and meetings.
• Develop and monitor individualized case plans and case file materials to assist probationer to comply with the law, court order and achieve law abiding productive lifestyle.
• Develop, monitor and report on job performance and performance based outcome measures.
• Arrange for payment of restitution and fines.

• Principles of human behavior, communication, adult and juvenile probation and applicable court procedures.
• State laws and County ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation.
• Modern casework techniques applicable to probation work.

• Demonstrated ability of all Level I requirements plus:
• Write clear and concise reports and make appropriate recommendations.
• Work independently without excessive supervision.
• Work on special projects with others in a participatory group process.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of work experience as a Deputy Probation Officer I.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

• Must be free from any prior felony convictions.
• Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031 applicants for peace officer positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must provide fingerprints for a criminal records check.
• Must be of a "good moral character" determined by a background investigation.
• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers.

• One (1) year experience working as a Deputy Probation Officer II or comparable classification.
• Completion of Probation Officer Core and PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure training.
• Retired from a State of California County Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer II or comparable classification and above.

The part-time Deputy Probation Officer II is a sworn position which falls under the Unclassified Service of the County and is considered “at will” for labor relations purposes.

Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.