Deputy Probation Officer I/II

About the role

The Mariposa County's Probation Department has two (2) openings for a Deputy Probation Officer I/II. Only online applications are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers;
• Interviews probationers, family members and other involved individuals to obtain additional pertinent case information;
• Affords departmental recommendations for sentencing in court;
• Arranges for and monitors placement of probationers in rehabilitation and/or treatment programs such as community service work, group homes, foster care, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc., to facilitate social adjustment;
• Intervenes in crisis situations; counsels families and communicates with involved community and/or private agencies; makes referrals to service providers as required;
• Makes recommendations regarding probation modification, revocation, termination or arrest as necessary;
• Makes personal searches and searches of probationers' property and residences as necessary to ensure officer safety and to investigate non-compliance with court orders;
• Arrests probationers and assists law enforcement agencies in searches and seizures as required;
• Attends court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition and/or violation of parole hearings; attends special and/or annual reviews and/or sealing of records;
• Transports adult and/or juvenile probationers to and from court and other locations as necessary;
• Conducts interviews and/or background investigations for civil court matters, such as stepparent adoptions and custody suits;
• Prepares and processes expungement requests;
• Prepares and files necessary legal documents related to cases, including petitions, case reviews, sealing of records requests, etc.;
• Provides assistance to victims of crime as needed;
• Assists with special departmental programs or projects;
• Responds to and resolves inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints in areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: None required for Deputy Probation Officer I; one year of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible experience as a probation, parole or corrections officer; or one year as a Deputy Probation Officer I in Mariposa County for Deputy Probation Officer II.
• Education: High school or GED equivalency is required for both Deputy Probation Officer I and II. A Bachelor's degree in sociology, criminology, corrections, social services, psychology or closely related field is preferred for Deputy Probation Officer II.
• Substitution: Relevant work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education.
• Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Basic principles of applied psychology and human behavior; methods and techniques of interviewing; report and business letter preparation techniques; modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word processing and records management; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic arithmetic; safe work practices.
• Ability: Learn, understand and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, and County / department policies and procedures; understand and follow complex written and oral instructions; react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain detailed records; perform mathematical computations with accuracy; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.

Benefits

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