Do you have a passion to help and support your community? Begin a rewarding career as a Probation Officer! Starting salary up to $47.66/hour.
Working at the Probation Department
Probation Officers supervise a caseload of adult or juvenile probationers. They investigate, prepare, and present recommendations and reports to the Courts as Probation Department representatives on matters relating to probation cases and/or criminal violations of the law involving adults or juveniles.
As a Probation Officer I, you will learn how to:
Interview clients, families, and other individuals to identify and evaluate various problems and determine how each case is to be treated
Conduct one-on-one meetings with clients, refer to appropriate programs, set goals, and assess progress
Facilitate Cognitive Behavioral therapy groups
Conduct investigations, collect data, and interpret a variety of information in order to establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Supervise the conduct of, and perform case management services for, adults and/or juveniles on supervision, diversion, wardship, or pretrial monitoring
Direct delivery of services/interventions based on the use of evidence-based approaches
Testify as a witness in court to defend recommendations, and make persuasive and critical presentations of facts, arguments, and rebuttals
Enforce legal conditions of supervision, diversion, wardship, or pretrial monitoring
Prepare and complete comprehensive reports to the Court
Perform field contacts, searches, and arrests
Work collaboratively, and maintain written and verbal contact with service providers, attorneys, and collateral contacts
Ideal candidates will thrive in a team environment, have knowledge of the criminal and/or juvenile justice system, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess:
Experience writing reports that included information from a variety of sources, as well as presenting oral reports
Experience conducting interviews and obtaining information
Experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds
The ability to review, comprehend, and implement established policies and procedures
Some experience utilizing and/or knowledge of evidence-based practices including the concept of accountability in working with adults and juveniles
Basic computer skills to utilize software such as the Microsoft Office Suite
English/Spanish bilingual skills are desired, but not required
Note: Individuals selected for this position shall serve a probationary period of one year. In addition, Probation Officers are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code Section 830.5 and must successfully complete the Board of State and Community Corrections Probation Officer Core Course within one year of appointment. Incumbents must also successfully complete Penal Code 832 training within one year of appointment. Additionally, Probation Officers work non-traditional hours which may include weekend and evening hours.
Effective 5/8/23, individuals who possess United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien OR have the legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law, will be considered to meet the citizenship minimum standards for this position.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331.
Additional information can found in the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association's Memorandum Of Understanding (SCLEA MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 12/03/24.