Deputy Probation Officer I/II

National Police; Yreka (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in California is seeking a Deputy Probation Officer to support the Chief Probation Officer. You will investigate cases of adult offenders and juvenile delinquency, interview victims and others, and make court disposition recommendations.

You will carry a caseload, transport detainees, perform intake assessments, conduct pre-sentence investigations, and coordinate with courts, the DA’s office, and community agencies to ensure probation compliance and successful rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral, social sciences, psychology, sociology, criminology or related field.
• Associate degree or 60 semester units plus two years of related experience.
• Three years of probation, custodial care, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol or criminal investigative field experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases of adult offenders and juvenile delinquency; interview victims and others; make court recommendations.
• Carry a caseload; arrest and transport persons in custody for booking; prepare reports for the Superior Courts.
• Serve as intake officer; determine if court action is necessary; crisis counseling as needed.
• Conduct pre-sentence investigations; interview offenders, victims, and other stakeholders; prepare placement assessments.
• Represent the Probation Department in court; assist DA with juvenile hearings; prepare reports on probation outcomes.
• Coordinate finances for fines, restitution; work with agencies; supervise drug cases when required.

Job description

Salary: $51,272.00 – $74,505.60 Annually

Closing Date: 9/13/2026

Position Summary:

At the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, Deputy Probation Officers investigate cases of adult law violators, juvenile delinquency and/or other court matters; conduct interviews of victims and others regarding these cases; make recommendations to the courts on the disposition of these cases; assist and monitor adults and/or juveniles on court-ordered and/or informal probation to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation; conduct searches of persons and places; seize contraband and property, and effect arrests of persons under their jurisdiction.

Essential Functions:

• Carries an assigned caseload in the investigation and supervision of adult and/or juvenile offenders; makes arrests and transports persons in custody for booking; prepares recommendations and reports regarding juveniles and adults for the Superior Courts;
• May serve as intake officer determining if a court action is necessary and a petition should be filed; investigates offenses against the law by juveniles and adults; performs crisis counseling as necessary;
• Conducts pre-sentence investigations and prepares requisite reports; interviews offenders, victims, arresting officers, parents, relatives, school officials, and other persons regarding juvenile and adult offenders; evaluates psychological information and reports, making assessments for appropriate placement of juveniles; conducts individual and group counseling;
• May prepare special reports; represents the Probation Department before the courts, presenting detailed oral arguments and position statements; assists the District Attorney’s office with handling juvenile court hearings; prepares and submits reports regarding termination of probation, expungement, bail reduction, and bail consideration;
• Makes financial arrangements for the collection and distribution of fines, restitution, and foster care payments; coordinates probation casework assignments with other County staff, community agencies, and other government agencies; may supervise intensive drug cases; attends training programs and maintains current training; responds to citizen complaints and information requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, criminology or a related field from an accredited college/university.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college/university; OR 60 semester units of academic coursework PLUS two (2) years of experience in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol, and/or a criminal investigative field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a probation aide or comparable classification in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol, and/or a criminal investigative field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver’s license.
• Completion of P.C. 832 Training and 200 hours of STC CORE courses within one year after appointment as a Deputy Probation Officer.
• The County of Siskiyou is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. As a condition of employment, applicants are required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol testing and medical examination prior to employment.
• Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony will disqualify you from an appointment.