Deputy Probation Officer I/II

Deputy Probation Officer I

The Deputy Probation Officer I classification is the entry-level Peace Officer position for new officers who generally have little or no prior work history in a probation department. Officers may be assigned to intake, investigation, supervision, or multi-agency collaborative projects in adult or juvenile casework in a variety of locations in Stanislaus County. Deputy Probation Officer assignments involve the possibility of bodily injury, dealing with angry, hostile and potentially combative clientele, and exposure to infectious diseases that can cause chronic illness or death. Some positions include exposure to offensive odors and bodily fluids, exposure to chemical weapons such as pepper spray, and are required to use tasers and firearms. This position may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This position also performs related duties as assigned.

• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to incumbents who are authorized, qualified, and maintain qualifications to carry a firearm
• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to incumbents who are authorized, qualified to carry a firearm, and in an armed assignment
• Additional compensation of 3% will be paid to incumbents upon completion of Probation Officer Core Training
• Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to eligible certified bilingual incumbents

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Apply By 5:00 PM - Physical Agility, Orientation and Written Exam - Oral Interview - Polygraph Exam

May 01, 2026 - May 15, 2026 - May 28, 2026 - Week of June 01, 2026

June 01, 2026 - June 12, 2026 - June 26, 2026 - Week of June 29, 2026

July 01, 2026 - July 17, 2026 - July 30, 2026 - Week of August 03, 2026

August 03, 2026 - August 14, 2026 - August 28, 2026 - Week of August 31, 2026

September 01, 2026 - September 11, 2026 - September 25, 2026 - Week of September 28, 2026

October 01, 2026 - October 16, 2026 - October 30, 2026 - Week of November 02, 2026

November 02, 2026 - November 13, 2026 - December 03, 2026 - Week of December 07, 2026

December 18, 2026 - January 08, 2027 - January 22, 2027 - Week of January 25, 2027

The County of Stanislaus provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time County employees including:

• Excellent retirement benefits (2.7% at approximately age 57 formula)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic term life insurance plans
• 2 weeks annual vacation upon entering County service
• 16 additional vacation hours annually
• 96 hours of sick leave annually
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Optional participation in Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account programs
• Optional Supplemental Life & AD&D insurance plans
• Employee Assistance

Program Details available upon request

Typical Tasks

• Review law enforcement or court referrals and apply State law and departmental policy to determine appropriate recommendation and disposition;
• Interview offenders, family members, victims and others critical to appropriate case disposition;
• Access and comprehend law enforcement, school, mental health, social services and other reference materials;
• Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face-to-face contact with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender. These contacts may take place within the office, various custodial facilities, the offender's home, school or place of work, or at various community locations;
• Prepare accurate and objective memos, court reports and statistical reports;
• Testify in court as required;
• Transport probationers as necessary or required;
• Conduct drug testing of probationers;
• Conduct searches of a probationer, his/her residence or vehicle as authorized by court order and departmental policy;
• Arrest probationers as authorized by State law and departmental policy;
• Locate, broker, and monitor social services to aid probationer and his/her family;
• Attend training classes and meetings;
• Develop and monitor individualized case plans and case file materials to assist probationer to comply with the law, court order and achieve law abiding productive lifestyle;
• Develop, monitor and report on job performance and performance based outcome measures; and
• Arrange for payment of restitution and fines.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles of human behavior, communication, adult and juvenile probation and applicable court procedures;
• State laws and County ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation; and
• Modern casework techniques applicable to probation work.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Read and comprehend complex written materials, including legal documents, psychological evaluations and other technical reports;
• Communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing;
• Deal effectively with criminal offenders, including potentially hostile and aggressive individuals;
• Analyze investigative materials and make proper deductions;
• Work cooperatively with law enforcement and other allied agencies;
• Learn to use computer terminals and personal computers for word processing, data entry and retrieval, and other applications;
• Successfully complete required training, that may involve overnight assignments away from home;
• Work well under considerable pressure and with deadlines for work completion;
• Learn to use radios, defensive chemical weapons, firearms and mechanical physical restraints;
• Must complete the Probation Core Course certified by the California Corrections Standards Authority, or equivalent certifying agency, within the first 12 months of appointment; and
• Entry level officers must successfully complete PC 832 Laws of Arrest, PC 832 Firearms, 40-hour interdepartmental IFORCE, FTO training, tactical baton, weapon retention, and OC pepper spray certification training within 12 months of appointment.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Deputy Probation Officer I

• Possess a Bachelor's degree at the time of appointment. Proof of degree is required in order to be offered a position;
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or a closely related field; AND
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Deputy Probation Officer II

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or a closely related field; AND
• One year of work experience as a Deputy Probation Officer I; AND
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

The California State Government Code provides the following minimum requirements for all Peace Officer positions in California:

• Must be free from any prior felony convictions; AND
• Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031 applicants for peace officer positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law; AND