EL DORADO COUNTY
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT
The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Bring your passion for correctional programs to the Probation Department and have the opportunity to:

When performing community corrections duties:

• Supervise a caseload of adult and/or juvenile clients.
• Arrange and monitors placement of offenders in various rehabilitation and/or treatment programs.
• Intervene in crisis situations involving offenders; interview and advise offenders, family members, victims, and others.
• Investigate and process violations and makes recommendations to the court.
• Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and/or prior criminal history of offenders.
• Counsel adult and juvenile probationers and their families toward rehabilitation.
• Investigate and makes recommendations regarding courtesy supervision by outside agencies.
• Identify and develop community resources, including foster parents and residential facilities.
• Coordinate and administer support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work.

When performing institutions duties:

• Oversee and monitor the safety, security, treatment, recreation, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities of juveniles detained at a county juvenile facility.
• Counsel juveniles and their families; develop treatment plans including behavior modification goals; provide crisis intervention, reunification counseling, and placement preparation counseling; conduct or assists in group sessions to provide supportive counseling and self-help education.
• Monitor and enforce hall rules and safety and security measures.
• Maintain daily logs and records and complies data for reports; write various reports regarding juvenile detainees and operations.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Deputy Probation Officer I:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field;

OR

Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field;

AND

Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public, keeping records, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Deputy Probation Officer II:

In addition to the above qualifications listed above, one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer I, including the required Probation Officer CORE training, 832 PC training, and CPR/First Aid training.

Deputy Probation Officer III:

In addition to the qualifications listed in Deputy Probation Officer I, three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer II, service in a minimal variety of positions within the probation practice, completion of all required trainings, and confirmed demonstration of understanding and utilization of best practices in corrections.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must successfully complete and obtain the following department provided trainings within the first year of employment:
  • A Probation Officer CORE certificate, by the authority of CCR Title 15, Sec. 131(a)(4);
  • A certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 training, by the authority of California Penal Code Sec. 830-832; and
  • A CPR/First Aid certification, by the authority of the Board of State and Community Corrections Training Manual.

Click here to view the Deputy Probation Officer Institutions I/II minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".

• 
  Two (2) full-time vacancies in the Probation Department, Juvenile Treatment Center located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
• One (1) full-time vacancy in The Probation Department located in Shingle Springs, CA

This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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