The Probation Department is currently hiring for a DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER

We value our employees and want to make it easier for candidates to join our team with these Incentives:

$20,000 lateral incentive bonus

$15,000 relocation allowance

$2,500 signing bonus for all DPOs

About the Position

Deputy Probation Officers act as change agents, balancing support, and accountability to perform probation casework, provide preventative and rehabilitative services to adult and juvenile clients that is trauma informed and supports family and community engagement in the field and institutional settings while determining a client’s risks, needs, and strengths in an effort to produce sustained reductions in recidivism.

Education and/or Experience

1. Applicants must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment; AND,
2. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Note:

• Special working conditions apply see "Condition of Employment" section below.
• Successful background investigation prior to offer see "Background Investigation" section below.
• A degree in criminal justice, psychology, or social work is highly desirable. 

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Background Investigation

Incumbents must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates may be subject to a background investigation which may include a truth verification or other examination or test.

Positions in this classification are sworn Peace Officers and must meet employment guidelines and standards established by the Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Criteria that may impact your application process include:

• Be 21 years of age by the time of appointment.
• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Pass criminal and personal background investigation (felony convictions are disqualifying; misdemeanors may be disqualifying), truth verification examination, and psychological and medical evaluation which includes drug and alcohol screening. 

Condition of Employment
 As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.  
 

Probation officers must be available to:

• work office, field, and/or institutional assignments throughout the County of San Diego
• work regular and rotating shifts which include day, swing and/or nights as well as weekend and holiday shifts at any probation facility in the County of San Diego
• work with adult and juvenile clients that may pose a risk to the community.

This position may require carrying a weapon and meeting certification requirements. 

Hiring Process and Timeline

Qualified applicants will be invited to the first step of the process to take the written exam. Invitations to take the exam will be determined by the responses you provide on the supplemental application form using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process and pass the exam, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

The first administration of the Written Multiple-Choice Exam will take place on October 21, 2023. Future dates will be announced in November. 
 
 Due to the high volume of potential applicants, NO make up or rescheduling is allowed.

Applicants will be notified of time and location of the exam via email ten (10) days prior to the written exam.
 
The written multiple-choice exam will consist of multiple-choice questions designed to measure the following areas:

Basic computer terminology and use, written communication, reading comprehension, basic mathematics, general probation knowledge, judgment and decision making, behavior and counseling, and group dynamics/conflict resolution.

Applicants passing the exam, will be invited to continue in the hiring process. Start date(s) are based upon successful completion of background investigation, pre-employment screening and established start dates.

Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. If you are not selected, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. 

Evaluation

Qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation contained on their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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