Probation Officer I — Public Service & Casework

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulare County Probation Department in Visalia seeks a Deputy Probation Officer to perform peace officer duties, investigate cases, review personal histories, and assess social and economic conditions to support court-referred work.

The role includes interviewing clients, administering assessments, and making service recommendations, with mandatory training/certifications within the first year of hire and adherence to applicable laws and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences preferred.
• Education equivalency may replace degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of counseling theories and interviewing techniques.
• Understanding of U.S. monetary system and family budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Perform Peace Officer duties as defined by California Penal Code 830.5.
• Investigate, report and make recommendations on cases referred by courts.
• Review the personal history, family environment, social and economic conditions.
• Determine the cause of behavior and establish a basis for service recommendations.
• Conduct interviews with clients and administer evidence-based assessments.

Skills

Counseling theories

Interviewing techniques

Social theory

Monetary system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social sciences

Education equivalency for work experience

Job description

Tulare County Probation Department in Visalia seeks a Deputy Probation Officer to perform peace officer duties, investigate cases, review personal histories, and assess social and economic conditions to support court-referred work.

The role includes interviewing clients, administering assessments, and making service recommendations, with mandatory training/certifications within the first year of hire and adherence to applicable laws and procedures.