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Probation Officer I - Probation Department
$53k-66k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
1 Month Ago
County of Humboldt is Hiring a Probation Officer I - Probation Department Near Eureka, CA
PROBATION OFFICER I
Probation Department
What You'll Do:- Monitor assigned probationary caseload of juveniles and/or adults
- Assess probationer's needs and develops rehabilitation programs
- Coordinate and administer support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work
- Compile, investigate, verify and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers
- Present reports to various courts, officials and agencies
- Develop and present recommendations for case disposition and/or sentencing
This recruitment is open until filled. County Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.
The successful applicant for this recruitment will need to attend and pass BOTH a written exam and oral exam. The written exam will be held IN PERSON, in EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. A written exam session will be held every THURSDAY and successful applicants will receive an email invitation to attend.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in intake and field probation work for juveniles and adults; serves as Peace Officer as described in Penal Code section 830.5; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Probation Officer I is the entry level class in this professional series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents provide probation services while learning policies, rules and procedures. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Probation Officer II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class.
- Monitors assigned probationary caseload of juveniles and/or adults; assesses probationer's needs and develops rehabilitation programs.
- Ensures adherence to the court ordered conditions of probation; counsels and advises probationers regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters; makes arrests, conducts drug tests and searches of residences.
- Arranges and monitors placement of probationers in various rehabilitation and/or treatment programs; transports prisoners and detainees in custody; returns absconders.
- Intervenes in crisis situations involving probationers; interviews and advises probationers, family members, victims and others; confers with other departments or agencies and makes referrals as needed.
- Investigates and processes probation violations and makes recommendations regarding revocation of probation; arrests and transports probationers to detention facility.
- Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers; presents reports to various courts, officials and agencies; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition and/or sentencing.
- Represents the department and appears and/or testifies in court for a variety of hearings such as jurisdiction or violation of probation; attends special and/or annual reviews and/or sealing of records for assigned probationers.
- Reviews arrest and citations involving minors within the County; prepares referrals for prosecution or determines disposition.
- Writes and files a variety of legal documents and reports relating to assigned probationers; writes progress report notes and maintains accurate case files.
- Completes court-ordered investigations, including conservatorships.
- Serves as Placement Officer; investigates and monitors placement resources; transports juveniles.
- Identifies and develops community resources including foster parents and residential facilities; coordinates licensing procedures.
- Coordinates and administers support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work.
- Maintains communication and liaison with law enforcement, social services, probation and other community resource agencies.
- Interviews and/or performs background investigations for civil court matters, as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and techniques of probation.
- Sentencing laws and victim's rights.
- Principles and practices of applied psychology and behavior modification.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Community resources and agencies.
- Methods of arrest and restraint.
- Principles of officer safety in the field, including fire and life safety.
- Methods and techniques of effective interviewing.
- Basic principles, practices and procedures of adult and juvenile criminal and civil justice systems.
- Assessing and evaluating the risks and needs of adult and juvenile probationers.
- Developing and monitoring rehabilitation treatment programs for probationers.
- Interviewing in crises situations and determining and taking appropriate actions.
- Compiling and analyzing complex information from a variety of sources and developing sound recommendations.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Using tact, discretion and prudence in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Composing accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Specified position must possess a valid Class B California driver's license.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least eighteen years of age at the time of appointment.
- Must be a high school graduate, have passed the GED Test or have attained a two year or four year degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
- Level I must successfully complete training required by Section 832 of the Penal Code within 90 days of employment and the State Corrections Standard Authority STC Probation Officer Core Course within first twelve months of employment.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:
Probation Officer I: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in psychology, sociology, a behavioral science or a closely related field.CalPERS Retirement
- Tier I: Up to 12/31/2012: 3% @ 50
- Tier II: Post 1/1/2013: 2.7% @ 57
The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations.
A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and/or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.
Policy of Nondiscrimination
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.
How to Apply
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications may only be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at http://www.humboldtgov.org/hr no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.
It is important that your application show all the relevant experience and education you possess.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in this examination will be compared with the performance of others who take the test. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. Scores will be provided in writing only.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS: Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES: Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six months, but may be up to one year. All designated safety employees serve a one year probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$53k-66k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/27/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
08/03/2024
WEBSITE
efdavis.com
HEADQUARTERS
Eureka, CA
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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