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| Class Title: | Probation Officer II |
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| Class Code: | 16281 |
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$24.68 - $31.51 Hourly $1,974.40 - $2,520.80 Biweekly $4,277.87 - $5,461.73 Monthly $51,334.40 - $65,540.80 Annually |
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| Positions in this series perform investigations and make recommendations to the court relative to juvenile and adult cases; assist and supervise juvenile and adult probationers in meeting the conditions and goals of probation; and perform related duties as required. | ||
| Distinguishing Characteristics: | ||
| The Probation Officer series is characterized by the investigation, surveillance, supervision and rehabilitation of people who have committed a criminal offense or whose actions have brought them within the applicable provisions of the Welfare and Institutions Code and Penal Code and who have been considered and/or placed on probation through the judicial process. Probation Officers have Peace Officer status and assume responsibility in custody situations.
This is the fully qualified working level of the series. Under direction, incumbents perform the full range of duties in handling a juvenile or adult caseload. |
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| Examples of Duties: | ||
| Depending upon area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Conducts juvenile intake investigations and determines whether juvenile should be detained in custody of probation officer or parents, a petition filed, referred to a diversionary program, or settle the matter out of court. 2. Coordinates with the District Attorney in the preparation of allegations and the filing of petitions for Juvenile Court. 3. Investigates the circumstances of the offense and social history background of adult and juvenile offenders. 4. Interviews offender, parents, relatives, collateral sources, witnesses, victims, law enforcement officers, to obtain pertinent information relative to the case. 5. Evaluates all information obtained considering the offender's strengths and weaknesses and potential for success on probation; writes court report including prior record, personal history, collateral information, circumstances of mitigation on aggravation, evaluation and treatment plan, and recommendation as to the appropriate disposition of the case. 6. Responds to walk-in intake problems related to juveniles, or interviews adults referred from court for pre-sentence investigation, as required when serving as "Officer of the Day." 7. Reads all information contained in newly assigned case file to become familiar with background of probationer. 8. Supervises probationers through routine contacts; counsels regarding personal, marital, financial, drug or alcohol abuse, educational and employment problems. 9. Refers probationer to other community agencies whose services would be of benefit. 10. Conducts field surveillance and searches for weapons or contraband on probationer, in vehicle, or place of residence to ensure compliance with law and terms and conditions of probation, secures drug testing and samples for analysis. 11. Confronts probationer regarding behavior where there is evidence of a violation of probation or a law and decides appropriate action to be taken. 12. Cooperates with representatives of federal, state, and local social service and law enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest. 13. Records in the case file periodic reviews of probationer's progress and proposes any needed modifications in the treatment plan. 14. Writes court reports advising the court of needed modifications in the probationer's program. 15. Makes speeches and presentations on probation and delinquency to interested community groups. 16. Participates in formal and information training sessions and unit staff meetings to learn principles, policies, theories, and procedures relating to the functions and goals of the Probation Department. 17. Studies assigned material to acquire a working knowledge of pertinent codes, laws, and principles of probation work. 18. Participates in various planned departmental learning experiences, including field trips to juvenile and adult institutions. 19. Transports probationers to various agencies and facilities. 20. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required. jm/07-23-76 unit change: 12-19-88 rev.: jkr/05-25-89 unit change: ej/09-14-99 unit name change: ej/1-7-03 |
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| Representation Unit: | ||
| Specialized Peace Officer | ||
| Salary Range: | ||
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| Supplemental Information: | ||
| Peace Officer Requirements
*Pass a background investigation, which includes a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test (current San Bernardino County Probation Dept. employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test). Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be (or have been within the last year) on court ordered probation *Be at least 20 years of age and possess a U.S. High School diploma or equivalent (possession of an associate or bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education may substitute.) *Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework *Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards in Training for Corrections for the State of California and P.C. 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires that possess P.C. 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their P.C.832 certificate *Be United States citizens, or permanent resident aliens who are eligible and have applied for U.S. citizenship *Possess a valid California Class C driver license. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance *Pass a physical agility test and meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements. Vision and hearing tests will be administered *Pass a treadmill and a medical test. |
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| Minimum Requirements: | ||
| Option 1) Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent coursework
--AND-- Experience: One (1) year of experience as a juvenile correctional officer or professional casework or group work experience which has included counseling and direct involvement in complex treatment assignments (e.g., social worker, group counselor, probation officer. Employment and/or vocational counseling experience are not qualifying). Option 2) Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in psychology, sociology, administration of justice or other closely related behavioral science courses; at least half must be upper division courses --AND-- Experience: One (1) year of experience as described above. |
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