Probation Aide

About the role

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/25/2025, 9/26/2025, 11/26/2025, 1/9/2026, 4/10/2026, 7/10/2026, 10/9/2026.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work.
• Supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions.
• Serve as a supervisor for minors assigned to Work Projects.
• Provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree (60 semester units or 90 quarter units), from an accredited college or university.
• Up to one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid law enforcement or correctional work in a probation agency, parole agency, or correctional institution.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and techniques applicable to the care and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents.
• Knowledge of the growth, development, needs and problems of minors.
• Ability to secure the respect and confidence of adolescents.
• Ability to cope with hostility and aggressive behavior.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and act calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to recognize subtle changes in behavior.
• Ability to prepare concise and clear reports.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to communicate with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical requirements including frequent performance of a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting of individuals.
• Occasional contact with hostile individuals and exposure to physical and verbal abuse while restraining individuals.
• Driver’s license required at the time of appointment.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

• Counseling techniques.
• Housekeeping techniques.
• Hygienic standards.
• Motivational techniques.
• Crisis intervention.
• Self-defense.
• Appropriate use of force and security techniques.
• Rights and liabilities of peace officers.

Benefits

Probation Aide positions are currently temporary intermittent positions, also known as on-call positions, which are limited to 1560 hours worked per year. Incumbents may be assigned to full-time and/or part-time hours, not to exceed 1560 hours worked.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the department.