Date Posted:

December 6, 2024

Salary:

$87,815.29 – $122,953.45 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

POSITION: Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for the administration/operation of a unit in the Probation Agency, for assisting in the management of a custodial facility or for acting as a specialized assistant to management staff by developing and/or implementing policies and procedures; selecting, training, supervising and evaluating subordinates; and performing other duties as required. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of the Ventura County Probation Agency’s mission, vision, and values. They will have strong leadership qualities and have considerable experience which demonstrates initiative and good judgment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management classification in the Deputy Probation Officer classification series. This classification is characterized by responsibility for the operations of a unit within a division of the agency or an assignment overseeing a custody facility-based program or an assignment in some specialized capacity.

ARMED UNIT PREMIUM PAY: Please visit www.ventura.org/jobs to view full job bulletin.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: A) Possession of either a high school diploma or a General Education (GED) certificate AND 7 years extensive experience in the probation, correctional and/or institutional fields which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, 3 years of which must have been in a capacity equivalent to a Senior Deputy Probation Officer with the Ventura County Probation Agency, OR B) An Associate of Arts degree or 60 units of academically oriented coursework AND 5 years increasingly responsible probation work experience, 3 years of which must have been in a capacity equivalent to a Senior Deputy Probation Officer with the Ventura County Probation Agency, OR C) A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, criminology) AND 3 years increasingly responsible probation work experience, which must have been in a capacity equivalent to a Senior Deputy Probation Officer with the Ventura County Probation Agency.

How to Apply:

To apply on-line, please visit www.ventura.org/jobs.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. 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.

ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%: A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information, please contact Kristy Madrigal by e-mail at kristy.madrigal@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-5094.