Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Examinations:

Oral Examination (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications /

Employment Standards:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public administration, business administration or a related field; eight (8) years full time experience in probation or parole work, including three (3) years in a management capacity, one (1) year of which must have been at a Probation Division Director level or equivalent. Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses and/or certificates with their application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email them to Brenda Guerra at guerrab@kerncounty.com o r call 661-868-3926.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in the California Penal Code, Section 830.5, and the California Government Code, Sections 1029 and 1031. Applicants must have the ability to complete the training required under the Standards of Training for Corrections, including firearm training. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying; convictions of misdemeanors and/or traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation. Applicants must possess a California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment. Full Job Description for Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us: Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page . Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.