Probation Support Specialist

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a probation support professional to assist Deputy Probation Officers with caseload tracking, reports, and client transportation. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, court communications, and coordination with other agencies to ensure timely supervision.

Responsibilities include helping with interviews at the jail or Juvenile Justice Facility, processing delinquent payments, and preparing court reports while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines under

Qualifications

• Equivalent to sixty college units with at least fifteen in behavioral sciences.
• Experience working in a Probation Department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking a banked caseload of probationers.
• Assist with processing and transportation of clients.
• May interview defendants at the County Jail and minors at the Juvenile Justice Facility.
• Prepare and present effective written reports.
• May provide court reports on pre-trial detainees.

Skills

Public relations

Oral presentations

Written reports

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

60 college units with 15 in behavioral sciences

Psychology coursework

Sociology coursework

Criminal justice coursework

Behavioral science background

Job description

Merced County is seeking a probation support professional to assist Deputy Probation Officers with caseload tracking, reports, and client transportation. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, court communications, and coordination with other agencies to ensure timely supervision.

Responsibilities include helping with interviews at the jail or Juvenile Justice Facility, processing delinquent payments, and preparing court reports while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines under