Examples of Duties

• Prepares reports and maintains records and statistics; completes forms, types form letter and other routine correspondence; inputs and accesses data using a computer
• Relieves probation officers of drug testing responsibilities; obtains and verifies urine samples; orders and maintains drug testing supplies and assists in recordkeeping of test results; follows specific procedures to preserve the chain of evidence.
• Assists probation officers in obtaining or locating various required reports such as police reports, school reports and psychiatric reports.
• May transport probationers; may pick up and deliver documents, reports, receipts or other probation related materials.
• Conducts program orientations for probationers assigned to the Home Confinemen Program; provides program related information and explains related rules and regulations to probationers; schedules orientation sessions; compiles required forms, assists probationers with completion of forms and reviews forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Runs computer criminal investigation reports and Department of Motor Vehicle records checks on probationers.
• Monitors juvenile probationers' school attendance; checks school attendance rosters informs probationers' parents of school attendance problems and encourages parents to monitor school attendance; refers cases requiring further action to a probation officer.
• Assists probation officers with basic casework functions, such as reviewing and filing mail in probation reports; verifies case information submitted by probationers.
• Installs home monitoring equipment on probationers' wrists or ankles; explains to probationers how to connect the equipment to the telephone; receives, inspects and cleans returned equipment.

• Standard office procedures, including filing, operating a computer and record keeping

• Read, understand, interpret and explain rules and regulations related to probation services
• Make oral presentations before groups of probationers
• Keep accurate and complete records and files
• Input and access data using a computer
• Learn to install home confinement monitoring equipment on probationers' persons
• Apply judgement, assume responsibility and use discretion in determining when to ask for assistance or refer questions to a higher level of authority
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; establish rapport with persons of differing ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Effectively cope with hostility and aggressive behavior in stressful circumstances
• Learn to operate drug testing equipment

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Additional Information

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, at time of hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Experience possible exposure to: Offensive odors, such as alcohol on probationers' breath; noise, such as loud voices in a crowded office environment; cleaning solutions; and, infectious organisms, such as human body fluids.
• Some positions in this classification may require a valid California Class C Driver's License, or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Some positions in this classification may require computer keyboard familiarity and the ability to type accurately.

• A completed County of Monterey employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions