Deputy Probation Officer I

Job Description:

Deputy Probation Officer I

Description

Position Description

DPO Testing date: August 29th, 2024 (submit your application no later than August 11th, 2024 to be invited to written test).

Interviews to be held September 20th, 2024.

Under direct or general supervision, conducts investigations and prepares reports and recommendations to the court related to adult offenders, disposition of juvenile offenders, and persons on pretrial release; supervises a caseload of adult or juvenile offenders; provides counseling and guidance while enforcing the terms and conditions of an offender’s supervision; performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Deputy Probation Officer I

This is the entry level of the Deputy Probation Officer series. Incumbents work initially under close supervision learning the laws, practices, and social theory of modern probation work. Incumbents receive a larger case load and more difficult cases as their knowledge and proficiency increases.

Deputy Probation Officer II

This is the journey level of the Deputy Probation Officer series. Incumbents in this level are distinguished from incumbents in the Deputy Probation Officer I level due to having completed a Deputy Probation Officer Core Course, having completed Penal Code section 832 courses, and having demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position with minimal direct supervision.

Deputy Probation Officer III

This is the advanced journey level of the Deputy Probation Officer series. Incumbents in this level are distinguished from incumbents in the Deputy Probation Officer II level due to performing the most technical and complex casework, having demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position with only general supervision, and possess the knowledge and ability to assist in the training and supervision of less experienced Deputy Probation Officers.

Example of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Reviews, interprets, and applies a variety of laws and codes in developing recommendations for courts on appropriate case disposition or sentencing.
• Interviews clients, families, victims, and other individuals to identify clients’ needs, evaluate candidacy for probation, and pretrial release, prepare reports, and develop case plans.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, files, legal documents, correspondence, and records.
• Makes presentations and testifies in court and other hearings regarding pretrial services, sentencing recommendations, probation violations, case disposition or termination, and case related issues.
• Performs case management services while ensuring adherence to conditions of supervision and facilitating rehabilitation through supervision, counseling, and monitoring of adult and juvenile offenders on probation, AB109 and pretrial services.
• Works closely with schools, victims, treatment providers, community agencies, law enforcement, District Attorney, client attorneys, other legal representation, and others during the course of client supervision.
• Responds and triages after-hour emergencies involving adult and juvenile offenders.
• Transports juvenile and adult offenders.
• Conducts searches of an offender’s residence, vehicle, and person.
• Tests clients for recent substance use.
• Arrests offenders for violating the terms and conditions of supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles of adult and juvenile supervision, social casework, and court procedures; federal, state, and local laws and ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation work; principles and findings of applied psychology; the causes, extent, prevention and control of crime and delinquency; interviewing and counseling techniques.

Ability To:

Understand and deal effectively with offenders and applicants for probation; analyze investigational material and make proper deductions; prepare and present effective written and oral reports; determine the truth of statements; work cooperatively with peace officers, attorneys, school officials, victims, and others contacted in the course of duties. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Deputy Probation Officer I

Possession of at least a bachelor’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a federally-recognized accrediting agency. Experience in supervising, counseling, or providing assistance to delinquent and offender populations is highly desirable.

Deputy Probation Officer II

In addition to the Deputy Probation Officer I education and experience, sufficient professional experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I to demonstrate the requisite competency described in the Distinguishing Characteristics section, as well as possession of certificates of completion of a Deputy Probation Officer Core Course and 832 P.C. courses.

Deputy Probation Officer III

In addition to the Deputy Probation Officer II education and experience, sufficient professional experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer II to demonstrate the requisite competency described in the Distinguishing Characteristics section. Have the ability to provide lead direction and work coordination for other Deputy Probation Officers and support staff.

For Minimum Qualification purposes, incumbents hired prior to July 1, 2007, are deemed to have at least a bachelor’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a federally recognized accrediting agency.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must maintain eligibility to carry a firearm; however, some assignments may not require an incumbent to be armed. Must complete 40 hours of annual STC training. Must be willing to work off hours on a call-out basis. Must pass a peace officer background investigation.

Calaveras County Public Service Employees Association

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.

NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:

• Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
• Available with purchase of a primary residence.
• Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
• No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
• Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
• Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.

For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own

Uniform Allowance:$750 or $900 per calendar year for specific positionssplit into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.Qualifying Classifications: Crime Scene Specialist/Property Room Manager, Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III, Correctional Cook I/II, Correctional Technician, Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant, Dispatcher Clerk, Sr. Dispatcher, and Animal Control Officer I/II/III. The County shall pay a two hundred dollar and four cent ($200.04) per calendar year uniform maintenance allowance to Animal Care Specialist.

Professional Time Off: 80 hours annually, prorated to 40 hours if hired after July 1st. Qualifying Classifications: Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV

Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.

Vacation days:

0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

After 6 months you can take your first week.

3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

10 years+ = 160 per year

Holidays:14 paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.

Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.

Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.

Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

• 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
• 6 years
• 10 years
• 15 years
• 20 years
• 25 years

Bi-Lingual pay:$50 per month for specific approved job classifications.

Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually

Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually

Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from arepresentative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.

AFLAC
Heart & Stroke Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Universal Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

LEGALSHEILD

CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION:

CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62

Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.
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SAFETY CalPERS:for Correctional Officer, Correctional Corporal, Correctional Sergeant and Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III.
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57

Additional Retirement Plan:

The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan (Pre-Tax).The County currently utilizes VALIC.

Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$64,542.40 - $79,331.20 Annually