Deputy Probation Officer I / II / III (A)

Deputy Probation Officer I / II / III

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in corrections, with accountability and compassion.

The opportunity : Perform a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections. Conduct investigations and monitoring of adult or juvenile offenders in a community setting and may provide custody, security, and programming of juveniles in an institutional setting. Provides pre-trial, pre-sentence and post-sentence recommendations to the court. Caseload management, support, and guidance to alleged and convicted offenders.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to :

• Perform the full range of responsibilities as a California Peace Officer as identified in PC 830.5.
• Maintain communication and liaison with families, law enforcement, social services, educators, and other community resource agencies.
• Supervise a caseload of adult and / or juvenile clients.
• Arrange and monitor placement of offenders in various rehabilitation and / or treatment programs.
• Intervene in crisis situations involving offenders; interview and advise offenders, family members, victims, and others; confer with other departments or agencies and make referrals as needed.
• Investigate and process violations and make recommendations to the court; arrest and transport probationers to detention facility.
• Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and / or prior criminal history of offenders; develop recommendations for disposition and presents reports to various courts, officials, and agencies.
• Counsel adult and juvenile probationers and their families toward rehabilitation.
• Appear and / or testify in court for a variety of hearings; attend special and / or review hearings.
• Conduct alcohol / drug testing; process required paperwork.
• Conduct searches of clients, including client residences, vehicles, person, and possessions.
• Write and accurately file a variety of progress reports, legal documents, and reports relating to assigned offenders.
• Complete court-ordered investigations.
• Investigate and make recommendations regarding courtesy supervision by outside agencies.
• Identify and develop community resources, including foster parents and residential facilities; coordinate licensing procedures.
• Serve as Placement Officer; investigate and monitor placement resources; transport juveniles.
• Coordinate and administer support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work.
• Engage in the role of a first responder or front-line law enforcement while acting in the course and scope of regular duties.

When performing institutions duties :

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications :

Education and experience : A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Deputy Probation Officer I : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field; OR equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of experience working with members of the public, keeping records, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Deputy Probation Officer II : In addition to the qualifications listed above, one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer I, including the required Probation Officer CORE training, 832 PC training, and CPR / First Aid training.

Deputy Probation Officer III : In addition to the qualifications listed in Deputy Probation Officer I, three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer II, service in a minimal variety of positions within the probation practice, completion of all required trainings, and confirmed demonstration of understanding and utilization of best practices in corrections.

Licenses and certifications : Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Must successfully complete and obtain the following department provided trainings within the first year of employment : A Probation Officer CORE certificate, by the authority of CCR Title 15, Sec. 131(a)(4); A certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 training, by the authority of California Penal Code Sec. 830-832; and a CPR / First Aid certification, by the authority of the Board of State and Community Corrections Training Manual.

Submit your application : Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.

Recruitment process : The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire (Pass / Fail) : Those candidates that meet the minimum qualification review will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire and be required to submit that questionnaire within the required 3-day timeframe. Those candidates that pass this screening will be invited to participate in the written exam.

Written Examination-In Person Administration : A Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's placement on the eligibility list, will consist of 10 sections with 70 multiple choice items and will take approximately two and a half hours. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination. A Candidate Orientation Booklet is available for candidates in preparation to take the BSCC Exam and can be found here (Download PDF reader). For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Deputy Probation Officer I / II / III (A). This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer. We currently have the following vacancies : Three (3) full-time positions in the Probation Office, located in one of our field offices in either Shingle Springs or South Lake Tahoe, CA or our Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Lateral Transfers are encouraged to apply. Please attach all required certifications to your application

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition