Deputy Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation provided pay range

This range is provided by Sacramento County Probation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$89,846.00/yr - $/yr

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/10/2026, and 10/9/2026

Under general supervision the Deputy Probation Officer performs professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervises probationers; participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling.

• Principles and practices of probation work
• Principles of social and correctional case and group work
• Laws relating to criminal justice
• Causes of crime and delinquency
• Counseling techniques
• Interviewing
• Community resources available to probationers
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence
• Codes, standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile halls, camps, ranches or schools
• Crisis intervention
• Self‑defense
• Arrest procedures
• Appropriate use of force and security techniques
• Rights and liabilities of peace officers

• Analyze behavior patterns
• Exercise sound judgment in assessment and treatment of probationers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Cope with hostility and aggressive behavior
• Prepare concise and clear reports
• Maintain records
• Communicate with individuals from a variety of socio‑economic backgrounds

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university, preferably with a degree in social or behavioral sciences.
• Either:
  • One year of full‑time paid professional experience in correctional work subsequent to the degree in a County, State or Federal probation, parole or law enforcement agency.
  • One year of social casework experience subsequent to the degree in a County, State, or Federal agency.
  • One year as an Assistant Probation Officer (formerly Probation Assistant) with Sacramento County.
  • The equivalent of one (1) year as a Probation Aide (On‑Call) with Sacramento County.
• If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full‑time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements. To compute full‑time equivalency of On‑Call experience: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.
• If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice.

• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Any permanent resident alien shall be disqualified from holding a position if his or her application for citizenship is denied.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of the fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Criminal History and Background Check: Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment. Pursuant to Sacramento County Civil Service Rules, candidates found to have been convicted of a felony will be…