What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER position at COUNTY OF FRESNO?
Position Description
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 27-28 , 2026
In accordance with Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310.4, the County of Fresno Probation Department invites applications for the position of Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Incumbents report to the Chief Probation Officer and work collaboratively as a key member of the Executive Council to determine policy, develop programs, and formulate operational objectives within state legal requirements, County ordinances, policies, and procedural guidelines. Responsibilities include planning, directing, managing, and evaluating the operations, goals, programs, policies, and procedures of a Probation Department division.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Samples of Duties
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer with the County of Fresno.
License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Deputy Chief Probation Officer classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.
Note: Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education and/or experience background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.
As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates may need to undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph, and medical and psychological examinations. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com .
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of your application at anytime by logging on to
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .
Please Note:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310 – Suspension of Competition, competitive examination may be suspended by the Director of Human Resources for a vacancy that meets the specified criteria. In such cases, all applicants must meet the established minimum qualifications and filing requirements as specified on this announcement. In this instance, the hiring Department Head shall interview internal department eligibles who indicate an interest in the position and meet the established minimum qualifications.
Tentative Interview Dates: May 27-28, 2026
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell
INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 27-28 , 2026
In accordance with Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310.4, the County of Fresno Probation Department invites applications for the position of Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Incumbents report to the Chief Probation Officer and work collaboratively as a key member of the Executive Council to determine policy, develop programs, and formulate operational objectives within state legal requirements, County ordinances, policies, and procedural guidelines. Responsibilities include planning, directing, managing, and evaluating the operations, goals, programs, policies, and procedures of a Probation Department division.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Samples of Duties
Please click here to review the Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer with the County of Fresno.
License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Deputy Chief Probation Officer classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.
Note: Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education and/or experience background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.
As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates may need to undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph, and medical and psychological examinations. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com .
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of your application at anytime by logging on to
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .
Please Note:
- It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
- Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
- A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
- All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
- If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- A valid driver's license number.
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
- Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
- Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
- Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310 – Suspension of Competition, competitive examination may be suspended by the Director of Human Resources for a vacancy that meets the specified criteria. In such cases, all applicants must meet the established minimum qualifications and filing requirements as specified on this announcement. In this instance, the hiring Department Head shall interview internal department eligibles who indicate an interest in the position and meet the established minimum qualifications.
Tentative Interview Dates: May 27-28, 2026
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell