What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Probation Officer I/II position at COLUSA COUNTY, CA?
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
If you have a strong sense of justice and a commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration, we invite you to join our team as a Deputy Probation Officer here at Colusa County. As a Deputy Probation Officer, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals reintegrate into society and make positive changes in their lives. You will work closely with individuals who have been placed on probation, ensuring they follow court-ordered conditions, receive necessary support services, and have the opportunity to rehabilitate and thrive. Feel free to explore the job descriptions to determine if we are a good match for you HERE.
This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings.
What's this Job All About?
In this role you will have the opportunity to investigate cases of juvenile delinquency or dependency and adult applicants for probation; supervise and counsel juveniles and adults on probation; and to prepare reports and recommendations for court.
In addition, this assignment includes facilitating and coordinating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based rehabilitative group programming in a justice-involved setting, including: Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and the Batterers’ Treatment Program . You will deliver and support structured probation programs guided by research-supported, evidence-based practices designed to improve participant outcomes, promote accountability, and enhance community safety.
Selection Procedure (subject to change)
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:
Do our values speak to you?
What are the benefits?
COME WORK FOR THE FABULOUS COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Deputy Probation Officer I
Receives direction from the Chief Probation Officer and direct supervision from the supervising Probation Officers.
Deputy Probation Officer II
Receives direction from the Chief Probation Officer and supervision from the supervising Probation Officers.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Deputy Probation Officer I
Experience:
Some experience in the field of probation or law enforcement is desirable.
Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a certificate of completion of course prescribed by commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) pursuant to Section 832 of the California Penal Code.
Completion of or the ability to complete the STC Probation Officer CORE Course and the possession of, or the ability to obtain California Penal Code 832 Certification.
Learn to facilitate Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Batterers’ Treatment Program (BTP)and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programs.
Obtain MRT and BTP certification within a timeframe established by the department, as required by assignment.
Deputy Probation Officer II - In addition to the Qualifications for a Deputy Probation Officer I:
Experience:
One year of experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I in the County of Colusa.
Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Completion of the STC Probation Officer CORE Course and the possession of California Penal Code 832 Certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, MRT and BTP certification as required by assignment.
Supplemental Information
Salary Information:
Deputy Probation Officer I: $4,578 - $7,518 Based on a 40-hour week.
Deputy Probation Officer II: $5,057 - $8,301 Based on a 40-hour week.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
If you have a strong sense of justice and a commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration, we invite you to join our team as a Deputy Probation Officer here at Colusa County. As a Deputy Probation Officer, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals reintegrate into society and make positive changes in their lives. You will work closely with individuals who have been placed on probation, ensuring they follow court-ordered conditions, receive necessary support services, and have the opportunity to rehabilitate and thrive. Feel free to explore the job descriptions to determine if we are a good match for you HERE.
This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings.
What's this Job All About?
In this role you will have the opportunity to investigate cases of juvenile delinquency or dependency and adult applicants for probation; supervise and counsel juveniles and adults on probation; and to prepare reports and recommendations for court.
In addition, this assignment includes facilitating and coordinating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based rehabilitative group programming in a justice-involved setting, including: Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and the Batterers’ Treatment Program . You will deliver and support structured probation programs guided by research-supported, evidence-based practices designed to improve participant outcomes, promote accountability, and enhance community safety.
Selection Procedure (subject to change)
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:
- Applications will be accepted until Thursday, May 21 , 2026.
- BSCC Probation Officer Examination will tentatively be on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- Oral Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026 (subject to change).
- Background Investigation and Psychological Exam
- Medical Exam
Do our values speak to you?
- Deliver WOW Through Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Create FUN
- Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
- Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble and Kind
What are the benefits?
- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 50 for Classic Members and 2.5% @ 57 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.
COME WORK FOR THE FABULOUS COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU!
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Deputy Probation Officer I
Receives direction from the Chief Probation Officer and direct supervision from the supervising Probation Officers.
Deputy Probation Officer II
Receives direction from the Chief Probation Officer and supervision from the supervising Probation Officers.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Deputy Probation Officer I
Experience:
Some experience in the field of probation or law enforcement is desirable.
Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a certificate of completion of course prescribed by commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) pursuant to Section 832 of the California Penal Code.
Completion of or the ability to complete the STC Probation Officer CORE Course and the possession of, or the ability to obtain California Penal Code 832 Certification.
Learn to facilitate Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Batterers’ Treatment Program (BTP)and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programs.
Obtain MRT and BTP certification within a timeframe established by the department, as required by assignment.
Deputy Probation Officer II - In addition to the Qualifications for a Deputy Probation Officer I:
Experience:
One year of experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I in the County of Colusa.
Training :
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or closely related field.
License or Certificate:
Completion of the STC Probation Officer CORE Course and the possession of California Penal Code 832 Certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, MRT and BTP certification as required by assignment.
Supplemental Information
Salary Information:
Deputy Probation Officer I: $4,578 - $7,518 Based on a 40-hour week.
Deputy Probation Officer II: $5,057 - $8,301 Based on a 40-hour week.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific