Deputy Probation Officer II (Part-Time)

Deputy Probation Officer II

This recruitment may close at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The Deputy Probation Officer II classification is the journey level Peace Officer position for officers who generally have at least one-year successful full-time experience as a sworn Probation Officer in a same or similar classification in a probation department and have successfully completed mandatory training such as the 174-hour California State Probation Officer Core training. 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 chemical weapons such as pepper spray. 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 eligible certified bilingual incumbents.

Tentative recruitment schedule:

Apply By 5:00 PM - 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

Please note these dates are tentative and are subject to change.

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

• Demonstrated ability of all Level I requirements plus:
• Write clear and concise reports and make appropriate recommendations;
• Work independently without excessive supervision; and
• Work on special projects with others in a participatory group process.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, Corrections, or a closely related field AND
• One (1) 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
• Must be 18 years of age or older AND
• Must provide fingerprints for a criminal records check AND
• Must be of a "good moral character" determined by a background investigation AND
• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalency AND
• Must be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers.

Desirable Qualifications

• One (1) year experience working as a Deputy Probation Officer II or comparable classification AND
• Completion of Probation Officer Core and PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure training OR
• Retired from a State of California County Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer II or comparable classification and above AND
• Completion of Probation Officer Core and PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure training.

Application and Selection Procedures

Application Procedures/Final Filing Date

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

Examination Process Probation recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening – Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Orientation – Attendance is mandatory to continue in the recruitment process.
• Written Examination – Samples of the written examination can be found by searching "Probation Officer Examination" on the Internet.
• Oral Examination – A ranking oral examination. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.
• Polygraph Examination – A pre-employment exam to be completed prior to the background investigation.
• Personal History Statement and Background