Deputy Probation Officer I/II

About the role

The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

Responsibilities

• Carries an assigned caseload in the investigation and supervision of adult and/or juvenile offenders;
• Makes arrests and transports persons in custody for booking;
• Prepares recommendations and reports regarding juveniles and adults for the Superior Courts;
• Investigates offenses against the law by juveniles and adults;
• Performs crisis counseling as necessary;
• Counsels offenders, victims, arresting officers, parents, relatives, school officials, and other persons regarding juvenile and adult offenders;
• Evaluates psychological information and reports, making assessments for appropriate placement of juveniles;
• Counsels individuals individually and in groups;
• Prepares and submits reports regarding termination of probation, expungement, bail reduction, and bail consideration;
• Makes financial arrangements for the collection and distribution of fines, restitution, and foster care payments;
• Coordinates probation casework assignments with other County staff, community agencies, and other government agencies;
• May supervise intensive drug cases;
• Attends training programs and maintains current training;
• Responds to citizen complaints and information requests.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, criminology or a related field from an accredited college/university;
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college/university;
• 60 semester units of academic coursework PLUS two (2) years of experience in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol, and/or a criminal investigative field;
• Three (3) years of experience as a probation aide or comparable classification in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol, and/or a criminal investigative field.

Qualifications

• Deputy Probation Officer I: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
• Deputy Probation Officer II: Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license and completion of P.C. 832 Training and 200 hours of STC CORE training.

Skills

• Analyze behavior patterns.
• Exercise sound judgment in assessment and treatment of probationers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
• Cope with hostility and aggressive behavior.
• Prepare concise and clear reports.
• Maintain records.
• Communicate with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Drive an automobile to transport adults and juveniles.
• Effectively represent the Probation Department in contacts with the public, other County staff, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Benefits

The County of Siskiyou is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. As a condition of employment, applicants are required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol testing and medical examination prior to employment. Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony will disqualify you from an appointment.

Pay

• Deputy Probation Officer I: $51,272.00 - $65,457.60
• Deputy Probation Officer II: $58,344.00 - $74,505.60

Schedule

IN-PERSON TESTING, Thursday, September 24, 2026, REQUIRED FOR DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I.