Supervising Probation Officer

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There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. Under direction, the Supervising Probation Officer, plans for, assigns and supervises probation staff engaged in professional probation work involving investigation, supervision, surveillance, and rehabilitation of adult and juvenile offenders, or plans, conducts and supervises a highly specialized probation program in a staff capacity; and performs related work.

Knowledge of

• principles, practices and trends of probation work
• laws and regulations pertaining to adult and juvenile probation and criminal justice
• principles and techniques of social and correction case and group work
• methods of making investigations and obtaining evidence
• court procedures and the judicial system
• crisis intervention techniques
• behavior patterns in varied socio-economic, ethnic backgrounds
• principles and practices of supervision
• counseling and interviewing techniques
• community resources
• social economic and psychological forces leading to crime and delinquency
• first aid

Ability to

• plan, organize and supervise the work of others
• train and develop staff
• exercise sound judgment in emergency situations
• make quick and accurate decisions under stress
• understand and interpret court orders
• speak and write effectively and apply analytical judgment to written reports
• work with deviant behavior patterns
• establish and maintain effective working relations with others

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of full-time experience in the class of Deputy Probation Officer or higher within Sacramento County service (See Note
1);

Meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 1031 (See Note
2);

Completion of the required P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) for Probation Officers as specified in Section 832 of the Penal Code.

Note 1: Up to one year of the required experience may be substituted by either:

• Full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the Sacramento County class of Deputy Probation Officer or higher within a county, state, or federal probation or parole agency; or
• Successful completion of graduate level (post baccalaureate) courses from an accredited four-year college or university in the behavioral sciences or other fields directly related to the intent of the class on the basis of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) units for each 6 months of service.

Note 2: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1031, each employee shall:

• 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.

General Qualifications

Compliance with Government Code:
In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1031, each employee shall 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 Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, California Government Code, Sections 1029 and 1031, and applicable federal and state laws.

Arming:
Some assignments within the Probation Department require the willingness and capability to be armed. Authorization to carry a weapon while on duty requires a psychological examination confirming fitness to be armed as well as the successful completion of force and weaponry training as required by the department.

Physical Requirements:

Incumbents may occasionally perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting probationers which require strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.

Licenses, Registrations, and

Certifications:

A valid Driver’s License, Class C or higher,…