Deputy Probation Officer Iii

Deputy Probation Officer III

The County of Monterey Probation Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill vacancies for Deputy Probation Officer III. Deputy Probation Officer III is the advanced, lead worker level of this series. The positions are characterized as those given duties requiring little or no supervision. Positions at this level perform all the duties of the Deputy Probation Officer I/II and are typically given the most complex and difficult work requiring greater expertise and experience.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Flexible staffing:
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incubents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

• Conducts investigations which include interviewing adult or juvenile offenders, their families, and interested individuals; makes assessments regarding the nature of the individuals environmental, employment, financial or domestic circumstances as they apply to the case; analyzes facts gathered and makes recommendations for sentencing and dispositions of probationers; prepares probation plans, implements the plan utilizing Evidence Based Practices
• Manages a caseload of juvenile and/or adult probationers placed on probation and ensure that the conditions of probation are met including but not limited to: conducts random office and field interviews with clients; observes and collects urine samples for chemical analysis, conducts random searches of the person, vehicle, and home, collects evidence, and makes arrests
• Files petitions for court action, uses computerized programs in preparing detailed reports to the court; appears before the courts to present recommendations on the disposition of probation cases and provides information as required
• Counsels clients and their families; conducts client home, school and work visits and prepared written progress reports that document pertinent details for entry into case files
• Remains current with codes, laws, principles, best practices and evolving theories of probation work and services, and the functions and procedures of the Probation Department through continuing education and training

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:

Education: Completion of the requirements for a Degree in Administration of Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field at a college or university;

OR Experience: Two years of experience performing a full range of probation officer duties comparable to those of a Deputy Probation Officer II

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

• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED (average standard score of 45, with no score less than 35)
• Must be free of felony convictions
• Satisfactorily meet the standards of Monterey County Probation Department Hiring Authority in the following:
  Background Investigation, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test, Physical Agility Test, and Psychological Evaluation
• Work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends and holidays as required by assignment
• Wear a uniform, carry a firearm and use officer safety equipment as required by assignment
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
• Obtain a Peace Officer Standards and training (P.O.S.T) certification in Laws of Arrest within one year of appointment.
• Successfully complete, as demonstrated by satisfactory level of proficiency or relevant achievement tests, the Probation Officer Core Course in Standards and Training for Corrections Program within one year from date of appointment.

Benefits: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view…