Deputy Probation Officer I & II

**This combined classification is used for recruitment purposes.** **Deputy Probation Officer I hourly salary range - $27.52 to $33.45** **Deputy Probation Officer II hourly salary range -** **$30.34 to $36.89** **JOB SUMMARY:** **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 bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.* *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…