Deputy Probation Officer I​/II; Lateral Transfer

Deputy Probation Officer

The County of San Luis Obispo Probation Department is seeking experienced, self-motivated, dedicated Probation Officers to laterally transfer from another California agency. Please see below to determine if you meet the requirements to be considered for a lateral transfer. A Deputy Probation Officer is responsible for providing professional services to adult and youth offenders involving the referral, supervision, counseling and rehabilitation of youths and adults on probation.

Note:

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.

Per County of San Luis Obispo Civil Service Rules, a candidate must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for a lateral transfer:

• The class in which employment is contemplated is closely related and comparable in duties and minimum qualifications to the class in which the individual holds permanent status.
• The individual must have been employed by the other public agency within six months prior to the date of his or her application to the County.
• The individual was appointed to the class in which he or she holds permanent status from an eligible list resulting from an open competitive or promotional examination which meets the standards of the County.
• There must be written information submitted by the other public agency and on file with the Commission confirming the individual's permanent status and containing the following statements:
• The employment record of the individual has been entirely satisfactory;
• The individual has not been separated, nor is he/she being considered for separation, due to fault or delinquency on his/her part.
• The individual may be required to take and pass an oral examination as administered by an oral board as provided in Rule 7.02.
• The individual shall meet the medical requirements as provided in Rule 8.
• The names of such individuals shall be placed on the open eligible list in the order of their approval and shall follow any names which may already appear on the eligible list.

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree (Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education). Deputy Probation Officer I:
No additional experience. Deputy Probation Officer II:
Eighteen months of experience involving the referral, supervision, counseling or rehabilitation of youths or adults.

Licenses and Certificates: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

All levels:
Successful completion of the Laws and Arrest component of Penal Code 832 training.

All Levels:
Successful completion of the Board of State and Community Corrections, Standards and Training for Corrections, Deputy Probation Officer CORE Academy.

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Please apply for this position at  Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities…