Assistant Probation Officer

Job Description : Job Summary

Under supervision, the Assistant Probation Officer learns and applies the principles and techniques of probation work. The position involves supervising and counseling individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered within County juvenile institutions; overseeing minors assigned to Work Projects; and providing close supervision of minors placed on home supervision.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

• Principles and techniques for the care and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.
• Adolescent growth, development, and behavioral challenges.
• Symptoms and indicators of behavioral disorders.
• Group dynamics and interpersonal relationships.
• Laws, rules, codes, and regulations governing the care and treatment of juveniles in detention or rehabilitation settings.
• Principles of investigation and laws regarding search, seizure, and evidence preservation.
• Counseling and motivational techniques for youth.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation methods.
• Self-defense and arrest procedures.
• Appropriate use of force and officer safety practices.
• Rights and responsibilities of peace officers.
• Office procedures, computer systems, and standard software (e.g., word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
• English grammar, usage, spelling, and report writing.

Ability to :

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Substitution :

Up to one year of the required education may be substituted with paid law enforcement or correctional experience in a probation or parole agency, or a correctional institution, at the rate of :

173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.

Working Place :

Sacramento, California, United States

Company :

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