Date Posted:

January 30, 2024

Salary:

$59,322.02 – $89,282.27 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

POSITION: Under general supervision, a Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) reviews, investigates and recommends disposition of juvenile and adult cases; determines appropriate treatment plans; monitors the progress of those placed on probation; refers probationers to appropriate community resources; provides casework services for youth housed in a detention facility or supervised by a field supervision unit; can be assigned to an armed or unarmed unit; and performs related duties as required. DPOs perform arrests, residential searches and other peace officer duties and work with other law enforcement agencies to promote public safety. DPOs may also assume responsibilities for a unit Senior DPO in the senior’s/supervisor’s absence, perform assignments requiring specialized skills, and assist in training, evaluating, and reviewing the work of lesser tenured or subordinate personnel. PAYROLL TITLE: Deputy Probation Officer CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Any combination of education, experience and/or training which would indicate possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Possession of the requisite KSAs can be demonstrated by: A) Possession of or will have obtained by time of hire a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, preferably with a major in behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, criminology, or a related field. OR B) Possession of or will have obtained by time of hire an Associate’s degree from an accredited college/university OR sixty (60) semester units of academic coursework PLUS two (2) years of experience in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, casework, corrections, law enforcement, public safety, and/or a criminal investigations. OR C) Four (4) years of experience in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, casework, corrections, law enforcement, public safety, and/or criminal investigations. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and ADDITIONAL SELECTION & EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: See bulletin at www.ventura.org/jobs

How to Apply:

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application. EXAMINATION PROCESS CONSISTS OF: Written Examination – 100%, Background Investigation, Practical (Physical Agility) Examination - Pass/Fail, and Conditional Offer of Employment – For More Information See Job Bulletin at www.ventura.org/jobs EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Alicia Ibarra by e-mail at Alicia.Ibarra@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2154.

Filing Deadline:

Open until filled