Supervising Probation Officer

Deputy Probation Officer

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications of any race, religion, or ancestry. For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule. County Website Under general supervision, to professional probation case work investigating cases of juvenile delinquency and adult applicants for probation; to supervise probation and assigned programs; to supervise and counsel juveniles and adults on probation;

to prepare recommendations and reports for the courts; to counsel wards, and monitor progress in meeting rehabilitative objectives by developing, creating and sustaining a culture that utilizes best practices and the principles of evidence-based approaches to programs in the corrections and probation field; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the first supervisory level in the Deputy Probation Officer class series. Incumbents are expected to perform the most complex professional probation work with minimal direction and supervision. This class is distinguished from Deputy Probation Officer II and Sr. Deputy Probation Officer by the fact that incumbents exercise full supervisory responsibilities over assigned staff and programs, as well as provide supervision to staff and assigned programs;

utilization and delivery of evidence-based practices is expected, as well as ensuring subordinate staff are in compliance.

Reports To:

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

Classifications Supervised:
Sr. Deputy Probation Officer, Deputy Probation Officer I/II, Probation Program Coordinator and Probation Services Specialist.

Examples of Duties:
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; provides supervision, training, and work direction for Deputy Probation Officers, Probation Program Coordinator and Probation Services Specialist and assigned programs; coordinate and oversee scheduling of staff and programming;

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; by incorporating and overseeing evidence-based practices, including fidelity of EBP programming and effectiveness; facilitates evidence-based programs; provide on-call coverage for detention risk assessment and detention status; utilize data for effective decision making; 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;

may serve as an "on-call" officer for juvenile and adult problems; 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:
Functions, policies, and procedures of the County Probation Department and social service, legal, and law enforcement departments. Provisions of Civil, Penal, Welfare and Institutions, Education, Vehicle, and Health and Safety Codes applicable to probation work. Principles and methods of adult and juvenile probation work, including casework objectives and methods. The County court system and court procedures. Behavior problems of juveniles and adults.

Evidence Based Practices, including Motivational Interviewing. Care and custody of juvenile wards. Individual and group counseling techniques. Behavior modification…