Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer

About The Position

The County of Riverside is looking for qualified Deputy Probation Officers. This is the entry level class in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Under close supervision, positions in this class learn to perform office and field probation work such as conducting investigations, writing court reports, representing the department in court, and supervising probationers.

Essential Duties

• Performs investigations of individuals and their offenses and evaluates pertinent behavioral, social, and personal information.
• Prepares court reports and makes recommendations on the disposition of cases; represents the department in court and testifies regarding cases.
• Investigates juvenile referrals for possible filing of Juvenile Court petitions.
• Recommends if juveniles should be kept in custody or released, if the case should be dismissed, if a petition should be filed, or if other action should be taken.
• Supervises and assists adult and juvenile probationers in the implementation of their conditions of probation.
• Maintains contact and communications with probationers through home visits, office visits, correspondence, and telephone.
• Prepares reports to the court regarding the probationer's progress and adjustment; prepares and maintains case history records, case evaluations, and reports to the court regarding probationers.
• Provides aid and counsel to probationers in the resolution of adjustment and rehabilitation problems; formulates plans of rehabilitation; assists the individual in more effective use and budgeting of monies.
• May arrange for and participate in group counseling sessions for probationers and their families, and for groups of probationers.
• Promotes and supports crime and delinquency prevention programs through contacts and involvement in community activities.
• Deputies assigned to carry a firearm supervise high-risk violent probationers, gang members, and other special caseloads which may involve performing arrests, conducting searches, and participating in inter-agency law enforcement operations.
• Attends staff, divisional, and departmental meetings; keeps records of daily and monthly activities.
• Attends courses in powers of arrest and search and seizure; may restrain an adult or juvenile for the purpose of arrest and/or detention.
• Works flexible hours, as required by assignment.

Education & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from a regional accredited college or university is required.
• No experience required.

License/Certificates

Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License may be required of some positions in this class.

Criminal Record

No felony convictions, and cannot currently be on probation.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

• A thorough background investigation, a physical examination, and a psychological evaluation may be required.
• A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

All County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

General Information

• Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration.
• Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
• Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.
• Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted.
• Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.
• A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
• Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting.
• Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application.
• For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
• If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
• Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage may be purchased by employee through the County's Medical Eyes Services provider.
• Safety Retirement: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 50): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local safety.