Transfer- Deputy Probation Officer

The Position

Class Code 27878: Deputy Probation Officer

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

• Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
• Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
• Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Under general supervision Deputy Probation Officers perform professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervise probationers; participate in the institutional care custody treatment and counseling.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of probation work
• Principles of social and correctional case and group work
• Laws relating to criminal justice
• Causes of crime and delinquency
• Counseling techniques
• Interviewing
• Community resources available to probationers
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence
• Codes standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile halls camps ranches or schools
• Crisis intervention
• Self-defense
• Arrest procedures
• Appropriate use of force and security techniques
• Rights and liabilities of peace officers

Ability to

• Analyze behavior patterns
• Exercise sound judgment in assessment and treatment of probationers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Cope with hostility and aggressive behavior
• Prepare concise and clear reports
• Maintain records
• Communicate with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferably with a degree in social or behavioral sciences.

AND

Either: One year of full-time paid professional experience in correctional work subsequent to the degree in a County State or Federal probation parole or law enforcement agency.

Or: One year of social casework experience subsequent to the degree in a County State or Federal agency.

Or: One year as a Probation Assistant with Sacramento County.

Or: The equivalent of one (1) year as a Probation Assistant (On-Call) with Sacramento County.

Note: To compute full-time equivalency of On-Call experience: 173.6 hours 21.7 days 1 work month

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

Compliance with Government Code:
In accordance with California Government Code Section 1031 each employee shall meet the following minimum standards:

a. Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Any permanent resident alien shall be disqualified from holding a position if his or her application for citizenship is denied.

b. Be at least 18 years of age.

c. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal addition a classifiable set of the fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

d. Be found to be free from any physical emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Criminal History and Background Check:
Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check and pursuant to and Background California Government Code Section 1029 the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment. Pursuant to Sacramento County Civil Service Rules candidates found to have been convicted of a felony will be disqualified.

Certificate Required:
Completion of required P.O.S.T. training for Probation Officers as specified in Section 832 of the Penal Code within one (1) year after appointment as a Deputy Probation Officer.

Arming:
Some assignments within the Probation Department require the willingness and capability to be armed. Authorization to carry a weapon while on duty requires a psychological examination confirming fitness to be armed as well as the successful completion of force and weaponry training as required by the department.

Physical Requirements:
Incumbents will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing walking running stooping bending climbing stairs and lifting probationers which requires strength coordination endurance and addition there may be occasional contact with hostile individuals and incumbents may be subject to physical and verbal abuse while restraining/arresting individuals.

Drivers License:
Possession of a valid California Driver License Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment.

Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver License may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Hours of Work:
Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours holidays and weekends.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

• If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
• Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
• If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
• Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
• Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority