Deputy Probation Officer I

Butte County; Oroville, Chico (CA, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Butte County is recruiting for Deputy Probation Officer I–III in California. The role involves performing professional peace officer duties in community and juvenile corrections, conducting investigations and monitoring offenders, and providing recommendations to the court.

The position offers entry-level responsibilities with progression to higher levels as experience is gained. The department emphasizes field and institutional work, adherence to probation conditions, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• This is the entry-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series.
• Incumbents learn and perform routine probation services under close supervision.
• As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of responsibilities as a California Peace Officer as identified in PC 830.5.
• Maintains communication and liaison with families, law enforcement, social services, educators, and other community resource agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

The salary range for level I is $2,321.60 - $3,111.20 biweekly ($29.02 - $38.89 per hour).

Following the closing of the recruitment, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the written examination that is tentatively scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Qualified applicants can expect to receive an email notification no later than Friday, October 9, inviting them to the October 16th, 2026 exam. Applicants who have already taken the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) written exam for Juvenile Corrections Officer, Adult Corrections Officer or Probation Officer within the last twelve months with Butte County or any other agency and received a T-Score of 47.0 or higher may not have to take the written examination.

For more information about the Butte County Probation Department, please visit https://www.buttecounty.net/probation.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEFINITION

Under close or general supervision or direction, performs a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections; conducts 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; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives close or general supervision or direction from an assigned Probation Officer Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy Probation Officer I

This is the entry-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine probation services. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is generally supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Deputy Probation Officer II

This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Positions at this level are responsible for performing the full range of assigned duties to ensure the justice, rehabilitation, and safety of probationers, and detained youth, and to enforce conditions of probation. Positions work independently, exercise judgment and initiative, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Incumbents are responsible for monitoring and providing rehabilitative services to adult and juvenile offenders and for ensuring adherence to court orders while promoting reduced recidivism and increased pro-social behaviors. Positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

Deputy Probation Officer III

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series and is competent to perform the full range of probation peace officer duties for a diversified clientele and, in addition, responsible for ancillary duties in support of their unit supervisor and in furthering departmental initiatives through mentoring and guidance of subordinate deputies and others. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgement. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgement to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness and conformity to policy and requirements. Incumbents at the III-level have demonstrated greater initiative, independence, and latitude of judgement in the completion of work assignments, completed all trainings as required, demonstrated substantial understanding and consistent use of the best practices in corrections, served a minimum of two years as a Deputy Probation Officer II or equivalent class.

Positions in the Deputy Probation Officer class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II- and III-levels may be filled by advancement from the I-level and the II-level; progression to the II- and III-levels is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the II- and III-levels.

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs the full range of responsibilities as a California Peace Officer as identified in PC 830.5.
• Maintains communication and liaison with families, law enforcement, social services, educators, and other community resource agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.