Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III (A)

County of El Dorado; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado County Proba­tion Department is seeking a qualified Peace Officer to perform a broad range of duties in adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections. Responsibilities include investigations, reporting, and collaboration with families, law enforcement, and community services.

The role involves supervising offenders, arranging rehab placements, and providing crisis intervention and court-related support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of adult and/or juvenile clients in community corrections.
• Arrange and monitor placement of offenders in rehabilitation and treatment programs.
• Intervene in crisis situations and refer offenders to services as needed.
• Prepare and file progress reports and court-related documents.

Job description

EL DORADO COUNTY

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Perform a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections. Conduct 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. Engage in Evidence-based supervision strategies in collaboration with service providers to promote behavioral change, opportunities for rehabilitation, and accountability based on assessment of risks and need of justice-involved individuals.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

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

When performing community corrections duties:

• Supervise a caseload of adult and/or juvenile clients.
• Arrange and monitor placement of offenders in various rehabilitation and/or treatment programs.
• Intervene in crisis situations involving offenders; interview and advise offenders, family members, victims, and others; confer with other departments or agencies and make referrals as needed.
• Investigate and process violations and make recommendations to the court; arrest and transport probationers to detention facility.
• Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and/or prior criminal history of offenders; develop recommendations for disposition and presents reports to various courts, officials, and agencies.
• Counsel adult and juvenile probationers and their families toward rehabilitation.
• Appear and/or testify in court for a variety of hearings; attend special and/or review hearings.
• Conduct alcohol/drug testing; process required paperwork.
• Conduct searches of clients, including client residences, vehicles, person, and possessions.
• Write and accurately file a variety of progress reports, legal documents, and reports relating to assigned offenders.
• Complete court-ordered investigations.
• Investigate and make recommendations regarding courtesy supervision by outside agencies.
• Identify and develop community resources, including foster parents and residential facilities; coordinate licensing procedures.
• Serve as Placement Officer; investigate and monitor placement resources; transport juveniles.
• Coordinate and administer support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work.
• Engage in the role of a first responder or front-line law enforcement while acting in the course and scope of regular duties.

When performing institutions duties:

• Oversee and monitor the safety, security, treatment, recreation, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities of juveniles detained at a County juvenile facility.
• Counsel juveniles and their families; develop treatment plans including behavior modification goals; provide crisis intervention, reunification counseling, and placement preparation counseling; conduct or assist in group sessions to provide supportive counseling and self-help education.
• Monitor and enforce hall rules and safety and security measures; search juveniles for contraband.
• Perform intake duties such as receiving, recording, and securing valuables; assign rooms and orient new detainees to a County juvenile facility; complete and process paperwork for the admission, care, and release of juveniles and provides information on their legal rights; may conduct alcohol/drug testing as assigned.
• Communicate and consult with other probation officers, attorneys, families, law enforcement, and social service agencies regarding juvenile cases.
• Maintain daily logs and records and complies data for reports; write various reports regarding juvenile detainees and operations.
• Transport juveniles; engage in use of force to gain compliance and control or protect subjects or others as needed.
• Review medical orders; administer prescribed medications if appropriately certified.