Deputy Probation Officer II​/III

Deputy Probation Officer

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

The salary range for level II is $2,567.20 - $3,440.80 biweekly ($32.09 - $43.01 per hour). The salary range for level III is $2,836.00 - $3,800.00 biweekly ($35.45 - $47.50 per hour). FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Under close or general supervision or direction, performs a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections; conducts investigations and monitoring of adult or juvenile offenders in a community setting and may provide custody, security, and programming of juveniles in an institutional setting; provides pre-trial, pre-sentence and post-sentence recommendations to the court;

caseload management, support, and guidance to alleged and convicted offenders; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives close or general supervision or direction from an assigned Probation Officer Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Deputy Probation Officer I:
This is the entry-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine probation services. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is generally supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Deputy Probation Officer II:
This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Positions at this level are responsible for performing the full range of assigned duties to ensure the justice, rehabilitation, and safety of probationers, and detained youth, and to enforce conditions of probation. Positions work independently, exercise judgment and initiative, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Incumbents are responsible for monitoring and providing rehabilitative services to adult and juvenile offenders and for ensuring adherence to court orders while promoting reduced recidivism and increased pro-social behaviors. Positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

Deputy Probation Officer III:
This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series and is competent to perform the full range of probation peace officer duties for a diversified clientele and, in addition, responsible for ancillary duties in support of their unit supervisor and in furthering departmental initiatives through mentoring and guidance of subordinate deputies and others.

Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgement. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgement to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness and conformity to policy and requirements.

Incumbents at the III-level have demonstrated greater initiative, independence, and latitude of judgement in the completion of work assignments, completed all trainings as required, demonstrated substantial understanding and consistent use of the best practices in corrections,…