Deputy Probation Officer I​/II

Sworn Peace Officer Position

The current vacancy is a sworn peace officer position in the Shasta County Probation Department. Oral exam is tentatively scheduled for July 2026. Responses to supplemental questions are required. Final filing date:
July 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Salary information:
Deputy Probation Officer I: $4,659 - $5,947 approximate monthly / $26.88 - $34.31 approximate hourly. Deputy Probation Officer II: $5,136 - $6,556 approximate monthly / $29.63 - $37.83 approximate hourly.

About Shasta County:
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About the Department:
The Probation Department provides services and supervision, accountability, rehabilitation, and support services for both youth and adults in the criminal justice system to include divisionary services, conducts pre-sentence/adjudication investigations, prepares sentencing and disposition reports and other court ordered reports, makes placement recommendations for juveniles and adults, completes assessments, and develops case plans. Following sentencing/disposition, the department monitors adults placed on formal supervision and juveniles placed on supervision by the court and given terms of probation.

About the Position:
Under general supervision, to investigate, assess, and manage cases involving adult or juvenile offenders; to prepare reports and make recommendations to the courts, to monitor compliance with probation conditions and promote rehabilitation of adult or juvenile offenders through prevention services, supervision, guidance, and accountability; and to perform related work as required. An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired.

Written Examination:
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Exams will be held monthly. Applicants who cannot attend their scheduled exam can reapply and be scheduled for the next available written exam. The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam.

You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link:  (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Deputy Probation Officer I:
This is the entry and trainee level in the probation officer class series. Although tasks performed are common to those of the next higher level of Deputy Probation Officer II, incumbents are assigned the more routine cases and function within well-defined guidelines under more direct supervision. Deputy Probation Officer II:
This is the journey level within the probation officer class series. Incumbents in this class will have a basic understanding of probation work and have acquired the essential skills to perform general investigative and case management duties. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Deputy Probation Officer III in that incumbents in the latter class typically have greater experience and have demonstrated the ability to perform more difficult assignments requiring greater skill, knowledge, and judgment, and have a more comprehensive understanding of departmental policies and procedures.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Deputy Probation Officer I: Conducts pre-sentence case investigations, interviews offenders and others, having information regarding the offender or the offense; prepares court recommendations for sentencing, probation conditions and rehabilitative programs; conduct investigations and prepare reports on findings; maintain supervision of probationers; make probationers accountable to the terms of their release while promoting a satisfactory social adjustment; make court appearance and make recommendations to the court regarding case disposition;

collaborate with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest; confer with superiors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations; prepare and maintain case records and reports; make recommendations for dismissal of cases when satisfactory compliance and adjustment have been attained or for revocation of probation or other disposition in cases failing to adjust adequately;

perform delinquency prevention duties, participate in intervention programs, conduct compliance checks and searches of offenders' homes and property; conduct surveillance operations; perform physical arrests; work in multi-agency law enforcement efforts such as DUI checkpoints and…