Deputy Probation Officer I/II

National Police; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police is seeking a Deputy Probation Officer I/II to investigate adult and juvenile probation cases, provide professional casework services, monitor compliance with court orders, and represent the department in court hearings.

Entry-level Deputy Probation Officer I works under supervision and may advance to Deputy Probation Officer II after gaining experience and proficiency. Requires a Bachelor's degree and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalency is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, criminology, corrections, social services, psychology or related field.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Under certain circumstances, may accept a valid out-of-state license if applicant plans to obtain a California license within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and presents reports on probationers’ backgrounds and case details.
• Assesses client needs and develops court-approved case plans.
• Presents sentencing recommendations in court.
• Monitors probationers’ placement in rehab or community programs.
• Intervenes in crises and counsels families; refers to services.
• Assists with jail and court-related transportation and records.

Education

High school or GED equivalency

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, criminology, corrections, social services, psychology or related field

Job description

Salary: $58,084.00 – $81,812.64 Annually

Position Summary:

To investigate adult and juvenile cases for probation; to provide professional casework services to adult and juvenile offenders placed on probation and monitor probationers’ activities to ensure compliance with court orders; to represent the department in court hearings; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Deputy Probation Officer I is the entry level classification in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional casework duties while learning County policies and procedures. This classification is flexibly staffed with Deputy Probation Officer II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency which meet the requirements for Deputy Probation Officer II.

Deputy Probation Officer II is the journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Positions in this class perform the full range of duties and are expected to have a thorough knowledge of departmental procedures and policies and be able to exercise independent judgment while performing complex casework.

Essential Functions:

• Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers; interviews probationers, family members and other involved individuals to obtain additional pertinent case information.
• Assess client needs; develops and recommends to the court case plans to ensure probationers’ compliance with court orders; interprets plans to probationers, family members and other interested individuals.
• Presents departmental recommendations for sentencing in court.
• Arranges for and monitors placement of probationers in rehabilitation and/or treatment programs such as community service work, group homes, foster care, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc., to facilitate social adjustment.
• Intervenes in crisis situations; counsels families and communicates with involved community and/or private agencies; makes referrals to service providers as required.
• Monitors probationers’ performance and makes recommendations regarding probation modification, revocation, termination or arrest as necessary.
• Monitors and investigates clients at their homes, places of employment and other locations as necessary; conducts drug / alcohol testing of probationers as appropriate; conducts personal searches and searches of probationers’ property and residences as necessary to ensure officer safety and to investigate non-compliance with court orders.
• Arrests probationers and assists law enforcement agencies in searches and seizures as required.
• Appears and/or testifies in court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition and/or violation of parole hearings; attends special and/or annual reviews and/or sealing of records.
• Transports adult and/or juvenile probationers to and from court and other locations as necessary.
• Conducts interviews and/or background investigations for civil court matters, such as stepparent adoptions and custody suits.
• Prepares and processes expungement requests.
• Prepares and files necessary legal documents related to cases, including petitions, case reviews, sealing of records requests, etc.
• Provides assistance to victims of crime as needed.
• Assists with special departmental programs or projects.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general office work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, compiling data for reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, etc.

Requirements:

• High school or GED equivalency is required.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, criminology, corrections, social services, psychology or closely related field.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver’s license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver’s license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.