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Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III in the Probation Department. Deputy Probation Officers perform a variety of professional adult and juvenile probation duties related to case management, field monitoring and investigation, probation supervision, mediation, intake, and other programs. They coordinate probation activities with those of the Superior Court, ensure compliance with court-ordered probation conditions through counseling, coordinate community resources to assist probationers to successfully complete the terms of probation and perform related work as required. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed in the protective services category in the professional Probation Officer series. As experience accrues, the incumbent performs with increasing independence and becomes a candidate for promotion after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meets the qualifications of the higher level class and successful completion of the Probation Officer Core curriculum approved by the Standards of Training and Corrections.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the basic principles of applied psychology and sociology and possesses basic interviewing, behavior modification and counseling techniques. Able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with clients, the general public, co-workers, other County employees and representatives from various agencies. Must maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. With the ability to deal effectively with manipulative, hostile or antisocial behavior.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Level I: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Level I: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or Behavioral Science or closely related field AND two years of experience in a field related to the work.

Minimum Level II: In addition to the above degree, two years of experience providing probation and casework/counseling services at a level comparable to the County’s class of Deputy Probation Officer I.

Minimum Level III: In addition to the above degree, one year experience providing probation and casework/counseling services at a level comparable to the County’s class of Deputy Probation Officer II.

Preferred Level II & III: In addition to the above experience, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Science or a closely related field and additional upper level related education and additional related experience; possess a valid California 832 Peace Officer Certificate and/or a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Basic Probation Officer Certificate.

About Probation Services & Yuba County:

The principal mandated tasks accomplished by Adult and Juvenile Probation Services are the preparation of investigative reports and sentencing recommendations for the Courts on criminal, diversion and probation actions, and the supervision of offenders granted formal probation. Probation Officers also supervise offenders released on Post Release Community Supervision and pursuant to Section 1170(h) of the Penal Code. Probation manages a variety of specialized adult and youth program elements. The adult programs include Proposition 36 Court, Drug Court, a pre-trial risk assessment unit, and a wide array of rehabilitative programming at the Yuba County Day Reporting Center. The youth program elements include a variety of programs, Probation and School Success Program, Juvenile Offender Work Program, Truancy Program, and the Thomas E. Mathews School.

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes, and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by Inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.

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