Probation Assistant

The County of El Dorado

Placerville, South Lake Tahoe (CA, CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The County Of El Dorado is seeking a Probation Assistant to support Deputy Probation Officers with caseload management, documentation, and data entry in local and state systems.

The ideal candidate brings strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and partners in a law enforcement context. This full-time position includes the opportunity to grow within a dedicated Probation Department.

Qualifications

Equivalent to an associate degree with coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or related behavioral science.
Two years of experience working with the public, keeping records, interpreting laws, and serving diverse populations.
Experience with case work, behavioral assessments, or community corrections is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist Deputy Probation Officers with caseload management, scheduling appointments, reviewing cases and preparing information contracts.
Enter progress notes in case files and perform routine data inquiries in local/state databases.
Collect urine samples for drug/alcohol testing and document results; inform appropriate staff.
Maintain program statistics and prepare various reports for management.
Coordinate with agencies, communicate with clients, families, schools, and providers.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Caseload management

Interviewing clients

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or coursework in behavioral science

Job description

The County Of El Dorado

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

Put your experience and passion for working in law enforcement administration into action! You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of skilled administrative work supporting and assisting Deputy Probation Officers with caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files. You will perform routine data inquiries, including extractions and entries in local and state law enforcement computerized databases, create, gather, and distribute documents, files, and records and may also conduct interviews with clients participating in a Probation program to collect standard information and/or provide routine information and instructions to clients and families.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

Obtaininformation and other documentation from clients participating in a Probation program.

AssistDeputy Probation Officers with performing caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files.

Performduties related to program administrative support; annotateand fileinformation such as phone calls, letters, appointments, drug tests, and a variety of forms and documents.

Collecturine samples for drug and alcohol testing; conductand readtest results; recommendresponses for positive readings; documentresults and informappropriate staff members.

Maintainprogram statistics and preparea variety of reports.

Interviewadult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony offenders and family members; explainthe terms and conditions of supervision.

Assists clients in communicating with representatives of the department, community agencies, and others; provides case assistance; assists clients in completing forms; askquestions and obtaininformation on their behalf.

Coordinatewith other agencies; developcase history; monitorprogress with terms and conditions by consulting with community service providers or other agencies.

Gatherinformation and contactvarious parties; communicatewith clientele, law enforcement agencies, schools, parents, victims, and treatment providers, including residential facilities, courts, attorneys, other county, state or federal agencies, and other department staff.

Referclients who need additional assistance to appropriate departmental staff; prepares the necessary referral documents and conferwith supervisor regarding clients who may need emergency assistance.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Probation Assistant position is a motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable professional with a strong background in administrative support, ideally in law enforcement, corrections, or a community-based setting. They possess excellent organizational and communication skills, maintain strict confidentiality, and demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability in fast-paced environments. With a working knowledge of probation procedures, court processes, and behavioral sciences, they are skilled in casework support, recordkeeping, and engaging with diverse populations with empathy and professionalism. Proficient in modern office technologies, they efficiently manage multiple priorities while supporting department operations with accuracy. As a collaborative team member, they lead by example, foster a positive and inclusive work culture, and are deeply committed to integrity, service, continuous growth, and upholding the highest standards of conduct aligned with the Probation Department's mission and values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited institution with coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or other behavioral science, or a closely related field;

Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public, keeping records, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Prior experience with case work, behavioral assessments, law enforcement, custodial corrections, or community corrections is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Review

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Probation Assistant. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Probation Assistant, please submit your application. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

One (1) full-time vacancy in the Probation Department, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA

One (1) full-time vacancy in the Probation Department, located in Shingle Springs, CA

One (2) extra-help vacancy in the Probation Department, located in Shingle Springs, CA

One (1) extra-help vacancy in the Probation Department, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA

The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation.

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