Probation Assistant

Probation Assistant

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Probation Department The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.

The opportunity Put your experience and passion for working in law enforcement administration into action! You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of skilled administrative work supporting and assisting Deputy Probation Officers with caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files. You will perform routine data inquiries, including extractions and entries in local and state law enforcement computerized databases, create, gather, and distribute documents, files, and records and may also conduct interviews with clients participating in a Probation program to collect standard information and/or provide routine information and instructions to clients and families.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Obtain information and other documentation from clients participating in a Probation program.
• Assist Deputy Probation Officers with performing caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files.
• Perform duties related to program administrative support; annotate and file information such as phone calls, letters, appointments, drug tests, and a variety of forms and documents.
• Collect urine samples for drug and alcohol testing; conduct and read test results; recommend responses for positive readings; document results and inform appropriate staff members.
• Maintain program statistics and prepare a variety of reports.
• Interview adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony offenders and family members; explain the terms and conditions of supervision.
• Assists clients in communicating with representatives of the department, community agencies, and others; provides case assistance; assists clients in completing forms; ask questions and obtain information on their behalf.
• Coordinate with other agencies; develop case history; monitor progress with terms and conditions by consulting with community service providers or other agencies.
• Gather information and contact various parties; communicate with clientele, law enforcement agencies, schools, parents, victims, and treatment providers, including residential facilities, courts, attorneys, other county, state or federal agencies, and other department staff.
• Refer clients who need additional assistance to appropriate departmental staff; prepares the necessary referral documents and confer with supervisor regarding clients who may need emergency assistance.

The ideal candidate for the Probation Assistant position is a motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable professional with a strong background in administrative support, ideally in law enforcement, corrections, or a community-based setting. They possess excellent organizational and communication skills, maintain strict confidentiality, and demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability in fast-paced environments. With a working knowledge of probation procedures, court processes, and behavioral sciences, they are skilled in casework support, recordkeeping, and engaging with diverse populations with empathy and professionalism.

Proficient in modern office technologies, they efficiently manage multiple priorities while supporting department operations with accuracy. As a collaborative team member, they lead by example, foster a positive and inclusive work culture, and are deeply committed to integrity, service, continuous growth, and upholding the highest standards of conduct aligned with the Probation Department's mission and values.

Minimum qualifications Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that…