County of Santa Clara
Deputy Probation Officer I
County of Santa Clara, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Under close supervision, to investigate and supervise cases involving adult or juvenile offenders and to receive on-the-job training in the probation field.NOTE:
Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the in-person Written Examination tentatively scheduled for the week of January 6th, 2025 at 70 W Hedding St. San Jose, CA.COVID-19 Risk Tier – High RiskPursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Responsibilities:
Interviews adult or juvenile offenders, their families, and interested parties to determine the nature of their difficulties;Conducts investigations and reports on findings;Makes necessary arrests to protect the community;Recommends to the Court plans for the adjustment of offenders and interprets the plan to the probationer, his/her family, and interested parties;Conducts field visits to monitor compliance with court orders and probation conditions;Conducts random searches according to the conditions of probation;Collects urine specimens for chemical analysis;Maintains contact with the probationer to assist him/her in making a satisfactory social adjustment;Appears in court while cases are under consideration and makes recommendations as to the case's disposition;Cooperates with staff from other agencies on cases of mutual interest;Confers with supervisors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations;Prepares and maintains case records and reports;Performs related duties as required.Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably with specialization in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Penology, or a closely related field.Special Requirements:Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. (Govt. Code 1031-1031.5)Applicant must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license.Applicants with a felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in this state will be disqualified.Must complete the DPO Core Training Course.Knowledge of:
Theory and concepts of probation work;Basic principles of applied psychology;Casework concepts and interviewing techniques.Ability to:
Prepare and present effective written and oral reports;Establish and maintain effective personal and working relationships;Have tolerance and show good judgment.
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Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the in-person Written Examination tentatively scheduled for the week of January 6th, 2025 at 70 W Hedding St. San Jose, CA.COVID-19 Risk Tier – High RiskPursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Responsibilities:
Interviews adult or juvenile offenders, their families, and interested parties to determine the nature of their difficulties;Conducts investigations and reports on findings;Makes necessary arrests to protect the community;Recommends to the Court plans for the adjustment of offenders and interprets the plan to the probationer, his/her family, and interested parties;Conducts field visits to monitor compliance with court orders and probation conditions;Conducts random searches according to the conditions of probation;Collects urine specimens for chemical analysis;Maintains contact with the probationer to assist him/her in making a satisfactory social adjustment;Appears in court while cases are under consideration and makes recommendations as to the case's disposition;Cooperates with staff from other agencies on cases of mutual interest;Confers with supervisors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations;Prepares and maintains case records and reports;Performs related duties as required.Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably with specialization in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Penology, or a closely related field.Special Requirements:Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. (Govt. Code 1031-1031.5)Applicant must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license.Applicants with a felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in this state will be disqualified.Must complete the DPO Core Training Course.Knowledge of:
Theory and concepts of probation work;Basic principles of applied psychology;Casework concepts and interviewing techniques.Ability to:
Prepare and present effective written and oral reports;Establish and maintain effective personal and working relationships;Have tolerance and show good judgment.
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