Job Description

Deputy Probation Officer I & II

Salary: $55,577.60 - $74,505.60 Annually

Location: Ukiah, CA

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Job Number: 25.171

Department: Probation

Opening Date: 07/14/2025

Closing Date: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

This combined classification is used for recruitment purposes.

Deputy Probation Officer I hourly salary range - $26.72 to $32.48

Deputy Probation Officer II hourly salary range - $29.46 to $35.82

Deputy Probation Officer I: Under direct supervision, primary responsibilities are to investigate assigned cases, prepare written reports, and make recommendations to the referring court. Work consists of varied and moderately complex professional duties.

Deputy Probation Officer II: Under general supervision, primary responsibilities are to investigate assigned cases, prepare written reports and make recommendations to the referring court. Work consists of varied and moderately complex professional duties.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilinges en ingls y espaol. Para recibir una solicitud en espaol, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Deputy Probation Officer I & II
• Arrange and monitor placement of individuals on probation in rehabilitation, treatment, and/or other programs.
• Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, health, and/or prior criminal involvement of probationers; present sentencing recommendations in court.
• Communicate with a wide variety of agencies, probation departments, law enforcement agencies, schools, or other organizations to arrange and maintain needed services for probationers.
• Intervene in crises; counsel with probationers and/or family members; communicate with involved community and/or private agencies; make referrals.
• Maintain records; prepare and process various reports and court documents as needed.
• Perform drug tests following established policies and procedures, including: collecting urine specimens; sending specimens to appropriate laboratory; and monitoring and recording test results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Deputy Probation Officer I:

• Manage caseload of assigned probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
• Perform intake for juvenile cases; assess, investigate, evaluate, and determine disposition for each case.
• Communicate with other law enforcement and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
• Make arrest of and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
• Appear and/or testifies in court for detention, jurisdictional, disposition, and/or violation of probation hearings; attend special and/or annual review and sealing of records per assigned casework in both adult and juvenile cases.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, completing various forms, logging all contacts, and ordering supplies.
• Attend meetings and training seminars as scheduled.

Deputy Probation Officer II:

• Manage caseload of assigned misdemeanor and/or felony probationary cases; monitor adherence of probationers with terms of probation; search probationer and residence.
• Assess, investigate, evaluate, and recommend disposition for each case.
• Communicate with Sheriff's Office, Police Department, District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, and/or social service agencies on crime investigation and prevention.
• Arrest and transport probation violators to appropriate location, which may involve physically restraining and/or detaining individuals.
• Monitor payments of fines, fees, and restitution.
• Conduct presentations to community groups, organizations, or others as assigned.
• May be appointed by the presiding Juvenile Court Judge to perform the duties of Juvenile Traffic Hearing Officer.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

Deputy Probation Officer I:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field, and six (6) months of related experience.

Substitution: A combination of related education, training, and experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work may be substituted for the education at a rate of two (2) years of experience for each year of education requirement.

Licenses and Certifications:

Penal Code 832 (within first year of job assignment)

State Corrections Authority STC Probation Officer Core Course (within first year of job assignment)

Valid Driver's License

Deputy Probation Officer II:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field, and one (1) year of experience that is the equivalent to that of Deputy Probation Officer I with Mendocino County.

Substitution: A combination of related education, training, and experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work may be substituted for the education at a rate of two (2) years of experience for each year of education requirement.

Licenses and Certifications:

Penal Code 832

State Corrections Authority STC Probation Officer Core Course

Valid Driver's License

Deputy Probation Officer I & II Special Requirements:

Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of human behavior and applied psychology.
• Principles and techniques of interviewing and casework.
• Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

Skill in:

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Write reports and correspondence.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Speak effectively before groups and respond to questions.
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump, and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor, and color perception and discrimination.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move over 50 pounds, and arrest, detain, and/or physically restrain clients.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Written testing for qualified Deputy Probation Officer I applicants is currently scheduled for August 26 - 28 2025.

Please note the dates are subject to change. You will be notified at least 7 days

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