Deputy Probation Officer-26506508

Deputy Probation Officer

The Probation Department is currently hiring for a Deputy Probation Officer. Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 $ 81,660.80 of the salary range. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Deputy Probation Officer is a sworn peace officer classification that offers an opportunity to serve the community, promote public safety, and help individuals make positive and lasting changes. Deputy Probation Officers work in a variety of assignments and environments throughout San Diego County based on the operational needs of the Department.

Deputy Probation Officers act as change agents, balancing support, and accountability to perform probation casework, provide preventative and rehabilitative services to adult and juvenile clients that is trauma informed and supports family and community engagement in the field and institutional settings while determining a client's risks, needs, and strengths in an effort to produce sustained reductions in recidivism.

Depending on assignment, Deputy Probation Officers may work in juvenile institutions, field and community supervision, investigations, court-related functions, reentry services, or other specialized assignments. Responsibilities may include supervising and engaging clients, preparing reports and case documentation, conducting assessments, supporting rehabilitative programming, connecting individuals and families to services, responding to behavioral and safety concerns, collaborating with justice and community partners, and performing peace officer duties consistent with the assignment.

Assignments are determined by Department operational and staffing needs and may change throughout an employee's career. Newly hired Deputy Probation Officers should be prepared for the possibility of an initial assignment in a juvenile institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Note:

• Special working conditions apply see "Condition of Employment" section below.
• Successful background investigation prior to offer see "Background Investigation" section below.
• A degree in criminal justice, psychology, or social work is highly desirable.

Because this is a sworn peace officer position, candidates should understand that the background investigation is comprehensive and may require the disclosure and verification of personal history information consistent with applicable legal and POST requirements. Candidates are expected to demonstrate honesty and candor throughout the hiring process.

Probation officers must be available to:

• work office, field, and/or institutional assignments throughout the County of San Diego;
• work regular and rotating shifts which include day, swing and/or nights as well as weekend and holiday shifts at any probation facility in the County of San Diego;
• work with adult and juvenile clients that may pose a risk to the community;
• work in secure juvenile institutional environments when assigned;
• engage with and supervise individuals while maintaining appropriate safety, security, and professional boundaries;
• respond effectively to emergencies, behavioral incidents, conflict, and other challenging situations consistent with Department training and policy; and
• accept changes in work location, schedule, shift, or assignment based on Department operational needs.

Newly hired Deputy Probation Officers should be prepared for the possibility of an initial assignment in a juvenile institution. Institutional assignments may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Future assignments and transfers are based on Department operational needs and applicable policies and procedures.

Regardless of assignment, Deputy Probation Officers are expected to support the Department's mission of promoting safer communities through engagement, connection to quality services, rehabilitation, and accountability.

This position may require carrying a weapon and meeting certification requirements.

Certain assignments may require employees to carry a firearm and successfully complete and maintain all Department-required training, qualification, and certification requirements.

Hiring Process and Timeline:

Qualified applicants will be invited to the first step of the selection process, which is a written examination. Invitations to participate in the examination will be determined by the responses provided on the supplemental application form through an automated evaluation system.

Probation will host a monthly exam on an as-needed basis until all vacancies are filled. Applicants will be notified of time and location of the exam via email ten (10) days prior to the written exam.

The written multiple-choice exam will consist of multiple-choice questions designed to measure the following areas:

• Basic computer terminology and use
• Written communication
• Reading comprehension
• Basic mathematics
• General…