Deputy Probation Officer I & II

About the role

This combined classification is used for recruitment purposes. Deputy Probation Officer I hourly salary range - $27.52 to $33.45. Deputy Probation Officer II hourly salary range - $30.34 to $36.89.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Manage caseload of assigned probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
• Assess, investigate, evaluate, and recommend disposition for each case.
• Communicate with Sheriff's Office, Police Department, District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
• Arrest and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
• Maintain records; prepare and process various reports and court documents as needed.
• Perform drug tests following established policies and procedures, including: collecting urine specimens; sending specimens to appropriate laboratory; and monitoring and recording test results.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, completing various forms, logging all contacts, and ordering supplies.
• Attend meetings and training seminars as scheduled.
• May be appointed by the presiding Juvenile Court Judge to perform the duties of Juvenile Traffic Hearing Officer.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field, and six (6) months of related experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Penal Code 832 (within first year of job assignment); State Corrections Authority STC Probation Officer Core Course (within first year of job assignment); Valid Driver's License.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Principles of human behavior and applied psychology.
• Principles and techniques of interviewing and casework.
• Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Written testing for qualified Deputy Probation Officer I applicants is currently scheduled for August 26-28, 2026. Please note the dates are subject to change. You will be notified at least 7 days prior to the actual test date.

Important Application Information

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application.
• A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.
• Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.

Reasons and Opportunities

• The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.