Probation Officer I/Ii

The Napa Valley

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The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Probation Officer I/II, which may be filled at the Probation Officer I or Probation Officer II level depending on qualifications, for Napa County's Probation Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Salary:

• Probation Officer I: $39.52/hour (Step 1) - $47.26/hour (Step 5)
• Probation Officer II: $43.09/hour (Step 1) - $51.72/hour (Step 5)

Additionally, PERS-eligible safety employees, as defined in California Public Employees Retirement Law, Government Code section 20438, in the Juvenile Hall Counselor and Probation Officer series shall receive a 5% hazard premium.

About the Position & Department:

The Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the live of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County's Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial children in a variety of short- and medium-term programs. Learn more about the Probation Department HERE.

Probation Officers are responsible forconducting investigations and preparing recommendations to the courts in probation cases involving adults or juveniles; supervising and counseling clients; and diverting offenders from further involvement in the justice system.

The Probation Officer I is the entry-level class in the Probation Officer series. Incumbents in this class work initially under close supervision learning the laws, practices, and social theory relating to modern probation work. As experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Probation Officer II level.

The Probation Officer II is the journeyman level class of the series. Incumbents in this class typically receive assignments of cases which require considerable skill, initiative, and professional judgment, and a thorough background in departmental procedures and policies. Incumbents in this class may assist in the training and review of work assignments of Probation Officer I's.

Position Requirements for Probation Officer I//I

• Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.

To qualify for the Probation Officer I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: None Required.

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, administration of justice, corrections, sociology, psychology, any of the behavioral sciences, or a closely related field.

To qualify for the Probation Officer II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: One year of professional probation experience. (Completion of a one-year graduate curriculum in social welfare, psychology, sociology, criminology, or closely related field may be substituted for up to six months of this experience.)
• Education:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, administration of justice, corrections, sociology, psychology, any of the behavioral sciences, or a closely related field.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.*

• Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process:

Online Application DeadlineBy 5:00 pm PST on Monday, May 6, 2024Application ScreeningBy Tuesday, May 7, 2024Mandatory Information Session - (Candidates must appear in person

Only those who pass the minimum qualification screening will be invited to the Mandatory Information Sessiontentatively scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024

BSCC Written Examination (Proctored in person. Napa County does not accept T-Scores from outside agencies)Only those who pass the Information Session will be invited to take the BSCC Written Examination tentatively scheduled

Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Written Exam Orientation Booklet here:

Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer--Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.org)

Physical Agility Test (mandatory in-person. Napa County doesn't accept agility scores from outside agencies)Only those who pass the BSCC Written Examinationwill be invited to the Physical Agility Test (PAT) tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2024.Oral Panel ExamOnly those who pass the physical agility test will be invited to the Oral Panel Exam tentatively scheduled the week of July 8, 2024Establish Eligibility ListTentatively the week of July 8, 2024.

Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description, including the example of duties, for these positions below.

• Probation Officer I
• Probation Officer II

Disaster Service Workers

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.