Deputy Probation Officer I

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Deputy Probation Officer I.

Salary: $6,751 – 8,550 / Month

THE JOB: Under direction, conduct investigations and prepare recommendations to the courts in probation cases involving adults or youth; perform casework services and community engagement for a caseload of adults and/or youth and their families including the referral, supervision, counseling and rehabilitation of youths and adults on probation; divert those we monitor or supervise from further involvement in the justice system; interview detainees to gather and analyze background information; make recommendations to the Court concerning bail adjustments and "own recognizance" releases; and perform other duties as required. Deputy Probation Officer I is the entry and trainee level class in the Probation Officer series. Incumbents work under relatively close supervision while they develop their skills and abilities in probation casework. Incumbents must successfully complete the Probation Officer core training course in the Standards and Training for Corrections Program (STC). After completing core STC training, gaining experience and the ability to work with a substantial degree of independence, incumbents are expected to promote to the class of Deputy Probation Officer II, normally after one year. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Deputy Probation Officer II in that the latter works more independently, performs the full range of probation duties and is expected to rotate to any generalist assignment within the department. The ideal candidates will possess skills and qualities that enables them to promote the mission and vision of the department. Commitment to public service, creating equitable opportunities for success and supporting the wellbeing of those we serve is essential. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in psychology, sociology, social services, humanities, criminal justice or a related field OR two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of Probation Aide in Santa Cruz County.

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