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Deputy Probation Officer I id-6755

April 15, 2025

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Probation Department seeks to fill multiple Deputy Probation Officer I vacancies throughout Riverside County. Under general supervision, performs pre-sentence investigations and makes recommendations to the court regarding cases of juvenile and adult offenders; supervises adult and juvenile probationers and assists them in meeting the conditions and goals of probation; and performs other related duties as required.

The Deputy Probation Officer I is the entry level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series and reports to a supervisory level classification. Under close supervision, positions in this class learn to perform office and field probation work such as conducting investigations, writing court reports, representing the department in court, and supervising probationers.

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Deputy Probation Officers are defined as peace officers under Section 830.5 of the California Penal Code and are subject to selection and training standards as defined by the California Government Code and the California Board of Corrections. These classes differ from the next higher class of Senior Probation Officer in that the latter performs the more complex or difficult assignments and may supervise other staff.

Advancement to the Deputy Probation Officer II level is contingent upon: meeting the minimum qualifications for that class, satisfactory work performance, successfully completing Deputy Probation Officer CORE training, PC 832, First Aide, and CPR.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Probation Department is a progressive criminal justice agency that believes in continuous improvement, searching and applying evidence-based and best practices, using measurable outcomes to evaluate programs, and doing our utmost to fulfill our mission and make Riverside County a safe and law-abiding community for its citizens. We recognize the value of a qualified, professional, dynamic, and diverse workforce and in building an organization that reflects the progressive community we serve.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Pre-sentence Investigations and Juvenile Intake: Perform investigations of individuals and their offenses and evaluate pertinent behavioral, social, and personal information.

• Prepare court reports and provide recommendations on the disposition of cases; represent the department in court and testifies regarding cases.

• Investigate juvenile referrals for possible filing of Juvenile Court petitions.

• Recommend if juveniles should be kept in custody or released, if the case should be dismissed, if a petition should be filed, or if other action should be taken.

• Supervision of Probationers: Supervise and assist adult and juvenile probationers in the implementation of their conditions of probation.

• Regularly maintain contact and communications with probationers through home visits, office visits, correspondence, and telephone.

• Prepare reports to the court regarding the probationer's progress and adjustment; prepare and maintain case history records, case evaluations, and reports to the court regarding probationers.

• Provide aid and counsel to probationers in the resolution of adjustment and rehabilitation problems; formulate plans of rehabilitation; assist the individual in more effective use and budgeting of monies.

• May arrange for and participate in group counseling sessions for probationers and their families, and for groups of probationers.

• Promote and support crime and delinquency prevention programs through contacts and involvement in community activities.

• Deputies assigned to carry a firearm supervise high-risk violent probationers, gang members, and other special caseloads which may involve performing arrests, conducting searches, and participating in inter-agency law enforcement operations.

• Attend staff, divisional, and departmental meetings; maintain records of daily and monthly activities.

• Attend courses in powers of arrest and search and seizure; may restrain an adult or juvenile for the purpose of arrest and/or detention.

• May participate in training other staff; work flexible hours, as required by assignment.

• Due to business and operational needs, staff will be assigned to a variety of schedules, facilities, offices, and assignments.

• Will occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in one of the behavioral sciences.

Experience: No experience required.

Knowledge of:The principles of adult and juvenile probation work; laws and codes pertinent to adult and juvenile probation work; interviewing techniques; functions and procedures of the criminal, juvenile, and civil courts; community resources.

Ability to: Analyze information obtained through investigation; write clear and concise reports; establish effective relationships with others: read and comprehend pertinent laws, rules, and regulations, and procedures.

Other Requirements:

Assessment:Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for this position.

Age: Candidates must attain the age of 21 years prior to the completion of the background process. Applicants aged 20½ years may apply for the position, test and proceed to the background process.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.