Deputy Probation Officer I/II

Stanislaus-County-; Gum (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stanislaus County is seeking an entry-level Deputy Probation Officer I to perform intake, investigation, supervision, or multi-agency projects in adult or juvenile casework across Stanislaus County locations.

Officers may encounter bodily injury risks, hostile individuals, and exposure to hazardous conditions; some assignments include firearms-related compensation and bilingual eligibility. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are possible.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend complex written materials including legal documents and reports.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Interact with offenders and manage potentially hostile individuals while ensuring safety.
• Analyze investigative materials and make proper conclusions.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and other agencies.
• Learn to use computer terminals and basic word processing tools.
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate adaptability in diverse probation scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Review law enforcement referrals and apply state law and department policy to determine dispositions.
• Interview offenders, family members, victims, and others to inform decisions.
• Monitor and supervise offenders under court order or departmental disposition with in-person contacts.
• Prepare accurate memos, court reports, and statistical reports.
• Testify in court as required.
• Transport probationers as necessary and conduct drug testing as needed.

Skills

Read complex materials

English communication

Handle offenders

Analytical reasoning

Collaboration with law enforcement

Computer use

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Tools

Computer terminals

Job description

This recruitment may close at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

THE POSITION

The Deputy Probation Officer I classification is the entry-level Peace Officer position for new officers who generally have little or no prior work history in a probation department. Officers may be assigned to intake, investigation, supervision, or multi-agency collaborative projects in adult or juvenile casework in a variety of locations in Stanislaus County. Deputy Probation Officer assignments involve the possibility of bodily injury, dealing with angry, hostile and potentially combative clientele, and exposure to infectious diseases that can cause chronic illness or death. Some positions include exposure to offensive odors and bodily fluids, exposure to chemical weapons such as pepper spray, and are required to use tasers and firearms. This position may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This position also performs related duties as assigned.

• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to incumbents who are authorized, qualified, and maintain qualifications to carry a firearm
• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to incumbents who are authorized, qualified to carry a firearm, and in an armed assignment
• Additional compensation of 3% will be paid to incumbents upon completion of Probation Officer Core Training
• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to eligible certified bilingual incumbents

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• May 01, 202 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• May 15, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• May 28, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofJune 01, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• June 01, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• June 12, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• June 26, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofJune 29, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• July 01, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• July 17, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• July 30, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofAugust 03, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• August 03, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• August 14, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• August 28, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofAugust 31, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• September 01, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• September 11, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• September 25, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofSeptember 28, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• October 01, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• October 16, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• October 30, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofNovember 02, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• November 02, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• November 13, 2026 – Orientation and Written Exam
• December 03, 2026 – Oral Interview
• Week ofDecember 07, 2026 – Polygraph Exam
• December 18, 2026 – Apply By 5:00 PM
• January 08, 2027 – Orientation and Written Exam
• January 22, 2027 – Oral Interview
• Week ofJanuary 25, 2027 – Polygraph Exam

The County of Stanislaus provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time County employees including:

• Excellent retirement benefits (2.7% at approximately age 57 formula)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic term life insurance plans
• 2 weeks annual vacation upon entering County service
• 16 additional vacation hours annually
• 96 hours of sick leave annually
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Optional participation in Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account programs
• Optional Supplemental Life & AD&D insurance plans
• Employee Assistance

Program Details available upon request

• Review law enforcement or court referrals and apply State law and departmental policy to determine appropriate recommendation and disposition;
• Interview offenders, family members, victims and others critical to appropriate case disposition;
• Access and comprehend law enforcement, school, mental health, social services and other reference materials;
• Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face-to-face contact with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender. These contacts may take place within the office, various custodial facilities, the offender's home, school or place of work, or at various community locations;
• Prepare accurate and objective memos, court reports and statistical reports;
• Testify in court as required;
• Transport probationers as necessary or required;
• Conduct drug testing of probationers;
• Conduct searches of a probationer, his/her residence or vehicle as authorized by court order and departmental policy;
• Arrest probationers as authorized by State law and departmental policy;
• Locate, broker, and monitor social services to aid probationer and his/her family;
• Attend training classes and meetings;
• Develop and monitor individualized case plans and case file materials to assist probationer to comply with the law, court order and achieve law abiding productive lifestyle;
• Develop, monitor and report on job performance and performance based outcome measures; and

• Arrange for payment of restitution and fines.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles of human behavior, communication, adult and juvenile probation and applicable court procedures;
• State laws and County ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation; and
• Modern casework techniques applicable to probation work.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Read and comprehend complex written materials, including legal documents, psychological evaluations and other technical reports;
• Communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing;
• Deal effectively with criminal offenders, including potentially hostile and aggressive individuals;
• Analyze investigative materials and make proper deductions;
• Work cooperatively with law enforcement and other allied agencies;
• Learn to use computer terminals and personal computers for word processing, data entry and retrieval, and other applications;
• Successfully complete required training, that may involve overnight assignments away from home;
• Work well under considerable pressure and with deadlines for work completion;
• Learn to