Deputy Probation Officer I

Salary: $90,362.65 – $115,328.20 Annually

Position Summary:

The Contra Costa County Probation Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple vacancies for the position of Deputy Probation Officer I. Deputy Probation Officer I is an entry-level position in the probation series. Incumbents may be assigned either to the adult or juvenile division and perform departmental functions such as intake, investigation, supervision, placement, specialized services, or court support. Close supervision and training are provided to incumbents in this class.

Essential Functions:

• Conducting investigations of adults and/or juveniles
• Analyzing facts gathered through investigations
• Providing the court with written evaluations and recommendations
• Appearing in court to represent the department
• Supervising a caseload of juveniles and/or adults placed on probation by the court to ensure the conditions of probation are met
• Conducting offender home, office, school, and work visits
• Counseling offenders and their families
• Enforcing court directives
• Encouraging offenders to participate in treatment program(s) and monitor participation
• Using a computer to access information, prepare reports, memos, and correspondence, complete forms, maintain records/statistics and communicate via e-mail
• Responding to inquiries and requests from victims of crime and submitting restitution reports to the court

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.Ability to meet such health standards as prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. This will include a physical agility test and/or a functional capacity evaluation pursuant to Government Code section 1031.
• Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, including psychological testing, as specified in Section 1031 of the California Government Code, and shall not have been convicted of a felony in this or any other state or in a federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in this state.
• Appointees to this class must successfully complete the Probation Officer Basic Course of Instruction required under Section 6035 of the California Penal Code within one year from date of hire, as well as Peace Officer training pursuant to section 832 of the Penal Code within one (1) year from date of hire, or if the appointee had previously completed these courses they may provide a certificate of completion from a certified program that fulfills standards established by the Correction Standard Authority and Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST).

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Corrections, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other closely related field
• Experience working in the field of Probation, Parole, a correctional institution or another branch of law enforcement
• Experience working with emotionally traumatized individuals
• Experience teaching and speaking in a group setting
• Experience applying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for modifying behavior through individual/group counseling