Probation Corrections Officer - Lateral*

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Probation Department seeks Probation Corrections Officers to counsel, supervise, and care for pre- and post-adjudicated youth in detention centers and treatment facilities.

Positions include full-time and part-time roving assignments with a 24/7 schedule. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant probation experience and meet the department's training and background requirements. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Active Juvenile Probation Corrections Officer or Deputy Probation Officer with at least 1 year of experience.
• Has passed probationary status and completed BSCC/STC Probation Corrections Officer Core course and PC 832.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, guide, supervise, care for pre- and post-adjudicated youth in detention centers and treatment facilities.
• Work in a 24/7 roving assignment across detention and treatment facilities.
• Assist with security and restraints as required within the program.

Skills

Probation Corrections Experience

Arrest & Control Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR APPLE VALLEY VACANCIES

The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Corrections Officers who perform counseling, guidance, supervision, care, and custody of pre and post adjudicated youth in the department's detention centers and treatment facilities located in San Bernardino County.

Multiple vacancies available: Full-time and Part-time roving assignment. Shifts available on a 24/7 schedule.

*The salary advertised on the job bulletin is effective 12/13/2025. Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memoranda of Understanding.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Environment

The nature of the work requires the ability to restrain or apprehend and control potentially violent and combative wards; incumbents must possess and maintain physical agility and strength throughout their employment.

Training

Employees will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program, which includes arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, and use of pepper spray.

Work Schedule

Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays. Rover assignments are full-time and used to fill staffing needs at both detention and treatment facilities. Rovers are provided with a minimum of two (2) hours notification prior to their shift assignment on the scheduled work day.

Sponsorship

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

EXPERIENCE

An active Juvenile Probation Corrections Officer or a Deputy Probation Officer for a California County probation department with at least one (1) year of experience who has passed probationary status and completed the required BSCC/STC Probation Corrections Officer Core course and PC 832, Arrest and Control.

Peace Officer Requirements

• Be successful on Department Interview, to continue to the background investigation.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing) and possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent.
• Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework if applicable.
• Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires who possess PC 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their PC 832 certificate.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031 at the time of hire.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver License. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements. Vision and hearing tests will be administered.
• Pass a treadmill and medical test.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.