Deputy Probation Officer II (Field) Lateral

Salary: $77,370.72 – $110,077.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Positions allocable to this journey-level class report to a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer, carry a caseload, perform the more complex and difficult tasks, and are responsible for making probation recommendations to the court on adult offenders and probation youth and supervising adult offenders or probation youth placed on probation. In addition, positions of this class are characterized by a variety of special assignments including placement officer, specialized gang supervision officer and intercept officer. Incumbents must exercise a knowledge of probation casework; Federal, State and local statutes relating to probation work; functions and procedures of Municipal and Superior Courts as they relate to probation; and departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents must possess the ability and skill to communicate adequately, write clear and concise reports with logical and legal recommendations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, probation staff, court and law enforcement personnel, and community groups.

Essential Functions:

• Investigates and evaluates cases of adults or juveniles referred to the Probation Department, considering such factors as the present offense, the offender’s prior record, and social history.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for use by the court in making dispositions of adult or probation youth cases, and may appear in court to provide information regarding recommendations.
• Plans and monitors supervision programs crafted to enable probationers to assume responsibility for their behavior and to follow conditions of probation.
• Monitors, counsels and guides probationers in programs to help minimize recidivism.
• Develops and uses community resources for probationers.
• Implements the Probation Department’s foster home or institutional placement program including recruiting, investigating and supervising operators of foster homes; evaluating and providing information regarding the staff and program of placement institutions; and acting as liaison between probation officers and institutional placement staff.
• Acts as intake officer by conducting interviews of juveniles in police custody to determine if they should be detained or released and by counseling youth and their families regarding the kinds of probation or community service best suited for their needs.
• Protects the rights of victims by notifying them of scheduled court hearings, referring them to agencies for assistance, and establishing restitution payment schedules.
• Performs probation services such as screening requests for petitions, conducting initial intake or extension interviews, and referring appropriate petition requests to the District Attorney.
• Supervises adults and youth placed on probation; establishes payment schedules for fines, restitution and other payments; instructs probationers regarding the terms and conditions of the probationary period.
• Monitors probationer’s compliance with the terms and conditions of probation, evaluates the seriousness of probation violations, and recommends action by the Court when the probationer violates the law or terms of probation.

Requirements:

• No Felony Convictions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. We will request required documents during the background process.
• At least 21 years of age
• A valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment. Appointees must acquire a California Commercial Class B Driver License with Passenger Endorsement within 90 days of appointment.