Deputy Probation Officer

Job description

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/6/2025 Under general supervision the Deputy Probation Officer performs professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervises probationers; participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of probation work - Principles of social and correctional case and group work - Laws relating to criminal justice - Causes of crime and delinquency - Counseling techniques - Interviewing - Community resources available to probationers - Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence - Codes, standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile halls, camps, ranches or schools - Crisis intervention - Self-defense - Arrest procedures - Appropriate use of force and security techniques - Rights and liabilities of peace officers Ability to: - Analyze behavior patterns - Exercise sound judgment in assessment and treatment of probationers - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with ot...