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Deputy Probation Officer I

Butte County Probation Department is now offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for entry-level Deputy Probation Officer I. The salary range for level I is $2,211.20 - $2,963.20 biweekly ($27.64 - $37.04 per hour). Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the written examination that is tentatively scheduled for Monday January 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Applicants who have already taken the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) written exam for Juvenile Corrections Officer, Adult Corrections Officer or Probation Officer within the last twelve months with Butte County or any other agency and received a T-Score of 47.0 or higher may not have to take the written examination.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Under close or general supervision or direction, performs a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections; conducts investigations and monitoring of adult or juvenile offenders in a community setting and may provide custody, security, and programming of juveniles in an institutional setting; provides pre-trial, pre-sentence and post-sentence recommendations to the court; caseload management, support, and guidance to alleged and convicted offenders; and performs related duties as assigned. Receives close or general supervision or direction from an assigned Probation Officer Supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. This is the entry-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine probation services. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs the full range of responsibilities as a California Peace Officer as identified in PC 830.5.
• Maintains communication and liaison with families, law enforcement, social services, educators, and other community resource agencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

When performing community corrections duties:

• Performs case management services while ensuring adherence to conditions of probation and facilitating rehabilitation by supervising, counseling, and monitoring clients on probation.
• Interviews probationers, families, and other individuals using evidence-based practices to investigate and assess probationer criminal and social history, risks, and needs and to determine how each case is to be treated; develops and implements case plans based on probationer's history and needs.
• Prepares various court reports including assessments, case plans, petitions, discovery, and related legal and case documents; provides court with a sentencing recommendation.
• Conducts investigations and field searches using accepted data collection methods to establish facts and draw valid conclusions; analyzes data including, but not limited to medical, social history, and legal reports, as well as other documents.
• Effectively makes arrests of violators, serves warrants, and issues citations.
• Represents the department at various court proceedings and/or testifies in court and other hearings regarding sentencing recommendations, probation violations and termination, revocation hearings, probation modifications, case disposition, and case related issues.
• Requests evaluations, refers, and coordinates and monitors participation in mental health, medical, substance abuse, community service, and related treatment and rehabilitation programs.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, counsels individuals and families, and makes referrals.
• Works closely with schools, courts, community agencies, law enforcement, District Attorney and staff, client attorneys, other legal representation, and others during the course of client's probation including attending various meetings.
• Coordinates ongoing activities of various probation programs including but not limited to work release, home supervision/electronic monitoring, and community service.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, files, legal documents, correspondence, and records.
• Transports probationers to custodial facilities and court hearings.
• Attends meetings and participates in training; stays abreast of new trends, new legislation, court decisions and innovations in the field of probation.

When performing institutions duties:

• Monitors a caseload of youth detained at the County Juvenile Hall.
• Oversees, monitors, and ensures the safety, security, treatment, recreation, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities of youth detained at the County Juvenile Hall.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies and procedures.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises a program of work, education, and recreation for a group of youth in the County's Juvenile Hall; monitors daily activities and leisure time to ensure adherence to established schedules; conducts room and other visual checks for facility security and health related purposes.
• Educates youth on positive behavior in accordance with established protocols; confers with assigned supervisor and others regarding behavior issues and to determine appropriate responses for rule infractions; implements behavior modification; holds juveniles accountable for their behavior.
• Communicates and consults with attorneys, the Court, families, law enforcement and social service agencies regarding youth detained at the County Juvenile Hall.
• Performs case management services to youth and their families; conducts intake assessments and develops individualized treatment plans including behavior modification goals; provides crisis intervention, re-entry planning and referral as required; facilitates and co-facilitates group sessions to provide supportive counseling and self-help education.
• Reviews medical orders; ensures youth receive prescribed medication when appropriate; performs first aid when needed; may complete routine medical screening.
• Oversees control room; compiles, updates, and generates reports on youth in custody; completes and maintains files; verifies and ensures accuracy of data; documents daily activities, behavioral observations, and general information; monitors and records progress on counseling goals.
• Supervises on-site visitations; remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tension and avoid violence.
• Transports youth to and from the court, medical and dental appointments, work sites, and other juvenile correctional facilities.
• Supervises youth while on community services projects and vocational readiness projects; ensures the completion of work in a timely manner, a safe work site, and that proper and safe working procedures are followed.

Some knowledge and abilities may be gained by employees at the entry (I) level while in a learning capacity. Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the custody, rehabilitation, safety and security, and well-being of youths in a juvenile detention facility and probationers.
• Principles, practices, methods, and equipment used in a juvenile detention facility.
• Methods and techniques needed when dealing appropriately with youths in custody.
• Proper safety and security practices and precautions as they relate to a juvenile detention facility.
• Basic principles, practices, and procedures of juvenile, adult, civil and criminal justice systems.
• First aid and emergency medical procedures.
• Principles and practices of adult and juvenile probation work including evidence-based practices and conducting investigations and assessments.
• Principles and practices of applied psychology and behavior modification including interviewing, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Cultural, economic, and social factors affecting adult and juvenile justice system-involved individuals.
• Local and general community resources available to probationers and families.
• Case planning and management.
• Court procedures and operations.
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability To:

• Enforce Probation and Juvenile Hall policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of those supervised.