Probation Aide

Probation Aide

The Probation Department has multiple vacancies and is looking to hire full-time Probation Aides at the various locations which may include Juvenile Hall, Youth Center, Adult and Juvenile Divisions. Probation Aides are paraprofessionals responsible for providing technical support services to Deputy Probation Officer staff with juvenile or adult probation cases. Under close supervision, Probation Aides learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work;

complete form letters and other routine correspondence; communicate and work with collaborative agencies; be able to read court documents and follow court orders. The Eligible List generated from this examination may be used to fill current and future vacancies department-wide on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Prepares reports and maintains records and statistics; completes forms, types form letter and other routine correspondence; inputs and accesses data using a computer
• Relieves probation officers of drug testing responsibilities; obtains and verifies urine samples; orders and maintains drug testing supplies and assists in recordkeeping of test results; follows specific procedures to preserve the chain of evidence.
• Assists probation officers in obtaining or locating various required reports such as police reports, school reports and psychiatric reports.
• May transport probationers; may pick up and deliver documents, reports, receipts or other probation related materials.
• Conducts program orientations for probationers assigned to the Home Confine men Program; provides program related information and explains related rules and regulations to probationers; schedules orientation sessions; compiles required forms, assists probationers with completion of forms and reviews forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Runs computer criminal investigation reports and Department of Motor Vehicle records checks on probationers.
• Monitors juvenile probationers' school attendance; checks school attendance rosters informs probationers' parents of school attendance problems and encourages parents to monitor school attendance; refers cases requiring further action to a probation officer.
• Assists probation officers with basic casework functions, such as reviewing and filing mail in probation reports; verifies case information submitted by probationers.
• Installs home monitoring equipment on probationers' wrists or ankles; explains to probationers how to connect the equipment to the telephone; receives, inspects and cleans returned equipment.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

One year of clerical or public service experience in a position which provided exposure to and experience with court terminology, clerical processes and public contact.

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, at time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the J Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.;

a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. If you…