Job Details

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Deputy Probation Officer III. Are you interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement? If so, please keep reading!

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

Salary: $8,433 – 10,580 / Month 

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

THE JOB: The Deputy Probation Officer III is a first line supervisor classification. The primary role of the supervisor is to plan, coordinate and oversee a group or team of people to efficiently use available resources and maximize productivity in order to achieve set objectives. Under general direction, serve as a unit supervisor responsible for supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating the work of a group of subordinate probation officers; and/or perform the most difficult, complex and specialized probation casework; direct and supervise subordinate group supervisors and/or Probation Aides; serve as a member of the Department's supervisory team; and do other work as required. The ideal candidates will possess exceptional leadership skills and qualities that enable them to promote the mission and vision of the department and build alignment between staff and management. Commitment to public service, centering equity and promoting the wellbeing of those we serve is essential. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of experience performing responsible probation casework duties comparable to a Deputy Probation Officer II in Santa Cruz County. Employees must complete the Supervisor Core Training as mandated by the Corrections Standards Authority within the first year of hire.     

Special Requirements: License/Certificate Requirements: Upon hire possess a valid California Class C Driver License. Complete mandated Standards and Training for Corrections Program requirements.

Fingerprint/Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation to meet provision of Government Code 1029, 1029.1 and 1031. Fingerprinting required. Mentally and physically capable of performing the classification`s essential functions.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of probation casework objectives, principles and methods; fundamental principles of human behavior, psychology and defense mechanisms; operations and interrelationships of the criminal justice system; and Federal and State laws, regulations and procedures governing the criminal justice system. Working knowledge of interviewing, counseling and crisis intervention principles and techniques; causes of social problems, including delinquency and crime; and public and private community resources available to probationers. Some knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training.

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