Probation Officer II - Lateral*

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is hiring Probation Officers II to perform a full range of duties for adult or juvenile caseloads. Officers are peace officers authorized to carry firearms and must complete a continuum of force training, PC 832 and FTO programs. Some shifts may include overtime and weekend work.

The position requires current California probation officer qualifications, a HS diploma or GED, and successful background checks. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Active Deputy Probation Officer equivalent with California County probation experience.
• Completion of BSCC/STC Probation Officer Core course and PC 832 training is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Handle juvenile or adult caseload with professionalism and discretion.
• Investigate offenses and social histories; write reports and recommendations to the court.
• Supervise and counsel probationers, PRCS and mandatory supervision clients; conduct field investigations.

Skills

Probation

Peace officer

Background check

Education

HS diploma or GED

Core probation training

PC 832 training

Job description

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR HIGH DESERT VACANCIES

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The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officers II who perform the full range of duties in handling a juvenile or adult caseload. Incumbents are peace officers responsible for investigating offenses and social history backgrounds of adult or juvenile offenders; writing reports and making recommendations to the court relative to adult and juvenile cases; supervising and counseling probationers, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), and mandatory supervision clients, in order to meet the conditions and goals of their probation; and conducting field investigations.

*For detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer II job description.

NOTE: Probation Officer II is the fully qualified working level of the Probation Officer series.

Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at http://www.sbcounty.gov/probation/main/

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

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

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and will require the incumbent to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, defensive tactics and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must also enroll in, and successfully complete, the department's arming training, Field Training Officer (FTO) program, and maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Shift Work: Some positions may require working various shifts, holidays and weekends. Incumbents may be required to work overtime.

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 Deputy Probation Officer equivalent to a Probation Officer II at San Bernardino County (review the class specification) 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 Officer Core course and PC 832, Arrest and Control.

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

Prior to appointment, candidates must:

• 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.
• 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. Incumbents will be required to complete PC 832 Firearms training with the San Bernardino County Probation Department, regardless of previous certification.
• 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.

Examination Procedure

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.