Probation Support Specialist

Merced County, CA; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County seeks a Probation Department Assistant to support caseload tracking, client processing, and reporting within the county’s probation services. Responsibilities include coordinating supervision, assisting with investigations, and preparing court-related documents.

Qualified candidates will have at least 60 semester units in behavioral sciences and a valid California driver’s license. Experience in probation is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• 60 units of college coursework, with at least 15 units in psychology, sociology, administration of justice, criminal justice, social work or related behavioral science
• Direct experience working in a Probation Department may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Experience working in a Probation Department is preferred
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain

Responsibilities

• Assists in tracking a banked caseload of probationers.
• Ensures fines and assessments are paid prior to expiration of probation.
• Requests courtesy supervision if probationers move from Merced County.
• Returns cases to Deputy Probation Officers for active supervision when appropriate.
• Assists Deputy Probation Officers in investigations and casework.
• Assists with processing and transportation of clients.
• Performs follow-up on delinquent payments.
• May administer drug testing according to procedures.
• May interview defendants at County Jail and minors at Juvenile Justice Facility.
• May provide court reports on pre-trial detainees.
• May oversee individuals during the pre-trial process.
• Communicates with other agencies about probationers' status/backgrounds.
• Conducts oral presentations before groups of probationers.

Skills

Public relations

Communication

Leadership

Written reports

Education

60 college units in behavioral sciences or related fields

Job description

Merced County seeks a Probation Department Assistant to support caseload tracking, client processing, and reporting within the county’s probation services. Responsibilities include coordinating supervision, assisting with investigations, and preparing court-related documents.

Qualified candidates will have at least 60 semester units in behavioral sciences and a valid California driver’s license. Experience in probation is preferred, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.