Deputy Probation Officer - Lateral

About the role

The County of San Mateo Probation Department seeks Deputy Probation Officers with two years of full-time experience in a California County Probation Department, a POST or STC-certified P.C. 832 Arrest and Control course, and a STC-certified Probation Officer Core course.

Responsibilities

• Interview adults or juveniles, their families, and other relevant individuals to assess challenges.
• Formulate probation plans and present recommendations to supervisors and the court.
• Set up and recommend payment schedules for restitution and fines; evaluate restitution claims.
• Inform juveniles, adults, or their families of available community resources.
• Serve as a liaison between probationers and community resources.
• Supervise the welfare and conduct of adults on probation and juveniles under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.
• Identify and refer to appropriate treatment, educational, employment, or other programs.
• Take necessary legal actions to report non-compliance with court orders.
• Initiate court processes when probationers violate probation terms.
• Collaborate with state and local welfare, school, and law enforcement agencies.
• Stay informed of departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Participate in mandatory training programs.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time (4160 hours) experience working in a California County Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• A degree in sociology, psychology, corrections, criminal justice, counseling, or a closely related social or behavioral science is preferred.
• Completion of a certified California POST or STC approved P.C. 832 Arrest and Control course.
• Completion of a certified Probation Officer Core training course as prescribed by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).

Qualifications

• Experience: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of an entry level Deputy Probation Officer I in San Mateo County.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. A degree in sociology, psychology, corrections, criminal justice, counseling or a closely related social or behavioral science is preferred.
• Knowledge: Authoritative probation casework objectives, principles, methods and related court procedures. Individual and group behavior. General resources needed to assist in prevention and control programs relating to delinquency and crime. California Penal and Welfare and Institutions, Health and Safety, and Vehicle Codes. Problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of adult and juvenile probation and the community. Community resources available to probationers. Interviewing principles and techniques. General symptoms and effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse, emotional disorder and mental illness. Counseling and crisis intervention principles and techniques. Court procedures.
• Skills: Interview effectively and obtain information through interrogation and observation. Relate to and communicate effectively with residents of the community. Deal effectively with persons under emotional stress. Read and interpret complex written material. Function as a team member. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, employees, supervisors and the public. Interpret legal information effectively. Read and understand complex legal documents. Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports. Work under stress. Meet the physical abilities requirements as defined by the California State Board of Corrections.

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