Deputy Probation Officer I​/II

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IN-PERSON TESTING REQUIRED FOR DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I.
Deputy Probation Officer I - $49,296.00 - $62,940.80
Deputy Probation Officer II - $56,097.60 - $71,635.20

DEFINITION

At the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, Deputy Probation Officers investigate cases of adult law violators, juvenile delinquency and/or other court matters; conduct interviews of victims and others regarding these cases; make recommendations to the courts on the disposition of these cases; assist and monitor adults and/or juveniles on court-ordered and/or informal probation to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation;

conduct searches of persons and places; seize contraband and property, and effect arrests of persons under their jurisdiction.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy Probation Officer I -
This is the entry, training, and first working level in the Deputy Probation Officer class series. Incumbents work under relatively close supervision performing the more basic assignments. This class is distinguished from Deputy Probation Officer II by the fact that incumbents are mainly working in a training and learning capacity under closer guidance and supervision. After demonstration of sufficient skills and sound work habits, an incumbent may be promoted to Deputy Probation Officer II.
Deputy Probation Officer II -
This is the experienced level in the Deputy Probation Officer class series. Incumbents are expected to perform a wide range of professional probation work with minimal direction and supervision. This class is distinguished from Deputy Probation Officer I by the fact that incumbents are expected to perform the full range of assignments with minimal guidance and supervision.


REPORTS TO

Supervising Deputy Probation Officer, Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Chief Probation Officer


CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory class.

Carries an assigned caseload in the investigation and supervision of adult and/or juvenile offenders; makes arrests and transports persons in custody for booking; prepares recommendations and reports regarding juveniles and adults for the Superior Courts; may serve as intake officer determining if a court action is necessary and a petition should be filed; investigates offenses against the law by juveniles and adults;

performs crisis counseling as necessary; conducts pre-sentence investigations and prepares requisite reports; interviews offenders, victims, arresting officers, parents, relatives, school officials, and other persons regarding juvenile and adult offenders; evaluates psychological information and reports, making assessments for appropriate placement of juveniles; conducts individual and group counseling; may prepare special reports; represents the Probation Department before the courts, presenting detailed oral arguments and position statements;

assists the District Attorney's office with handling juvenile court hearings; prepares and submits reports regarding termination of probation, expungement, bail reduction, and bail consideration; makes financial arrangements for the collection and distribution of fines, restitution, and foster care payments; coordinates probation casework assignments with other County staff, community agencies, and other government agencies; may supervise intensive drug cases; attends training programs and maintains current training;

responds to citizen complaints and information requests.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of probation work.
• Principles of social and correctional case and group work.
• Laws relating to criminal justice.
• Causes of crime and delinquency.
• Individual and group counseling techniques.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Community resources available to probationers.
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Codes, standards, and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile halls, camps, ranches, or schools.
• Crisis intervention.
• Arrest procedures.
• Appropriate use of force and security techniques.
• Rights and liabilities…