Deputy Probation Officer I Field

Deputy Probation Officer I•

Field Job Type:

Full Time Auburn, CA Placer County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$35.34

• $44.16/hour; $6,125.60
• $7,654.40/month; $73,507.20
• $91,852.

80/year

Position Summary:

To investigate cases of youth or adult applicants for probation; and to supervise and counsel youth and adults on probation. This is the entry-level class in the Deputy Probation Officer

• Field series.

Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. This class is typically used as a training class for Probation Department field assignments, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. This class is distinguished from the Probation Assistant by performance of the full scope of sworn probation duties, such as search and arrest, and is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties in both court and field supervision of adults or youth. This class is flexibly allocated with Deputy Probation Officer II

• Field. Receives immediate to general supervision from a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer or Probation Manager; may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Deputy Probation Officer
• Field.

Essential Functions:

Interview adults or youth, their families, and interested individuals; read police reports and other psychological and medical evaluations; interview victims; make recommendations about advisability of probation; when probation is indicated, formulate plans of probation and make recommendations to the court on plans for the adjustment and rehabilitation of the offender. Conduct investigations in all youth matters referred to the Probation Department; analyze information and act in accordance with State law and Departmental policy; draw affidavits for referral to the District Attorney. Represent the Probation Department in the various pre-adjudicatory hearings; prepare court reports making recommendations for dispositions; make reports to the courts on probationers' progress, recommending modification, dismissal, or revocation where necessary. Investigate adult referrals from the courts; conduct pre-sentence investigations and prepare written reports and recommendations for the courts; appear in court to represent the Probation Department at various hearings. Act as Intake Officer and Citation Hearing Officer; investigate and confer with the District Attorney; make recommendations to the court regarding release or detention pending further court actions; conduct probationary citation hearings for youth cited for misdemeanors with no prior record. Conduct risk assessment on probationers and recommend level of supervision; screen probationers for appropriate program and services referrals; supervise adults and youth in the field, in the office, and through review of reports; monitor the activities and treatment programs of youth and adult probationers; identify and monitor behavioral changes and use motivational interviewing strategies to support client success; enforce court orders and conditions of probation; conduct drug and alcohol testing; perform home, vehicle, and electronic searches; file violations of probation when probation conditions are not met; implement conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques, and execute arrests. Provide ongoing counseling and case management to assigned caseload; maintain an intensive caseload with high-risk youth and engage in a therapeutic relationship with clients. Establish contacts and work in close association with community agencies in developing and coordinating treatment programs for youth and adult probationers. Present youth crime prevention programs to schools and community groups. Serve as home supervision officer or diversion officer, working closely with allied agencies. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

No experience is required. Equivalent to bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in the behavioral sciences, administration of justice, criminal justice, corrections or a closely related field. May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Must successfully complete the minimum required hours of instruction in the Basic Probation Officers Core Course as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections within one (1) year from date of hire. Must successfully complete Section 832 Penal Code Training (Search and Seizure) within one (1) year from date of hire. Must successfully complete the minimum number of hours of annual training as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections in any year in which the incumbent is not enrolled in basic, supervisory, management, or administrator's course. The annual training is designed as continuing education to update knowledge and improve skills. Must maintain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate. Employees in this classification are peace officers as defined by section 830.5 of the Penal Code and must satisfy the State of California criteria for peace officer status. Must be at least 21 years of age upon appointment. Must meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code. Must meet the Board of State and Community Corrections standards in Title 15, Sections 1320-1322. Must pass a background investigation. Must meet physical standards established for County Safety employees, including a psychological examination. Must qualify for use of a firearm.

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