About this opportunity
County of San Mateo, CA lists this Deputy Probation Officer I/II - Probation Department (Open and Promotional) opportunity in daly city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Deputy Probation Officer
Empower Communities: Join us as a Deputy Probation Officer!
The San Mateo County Probation Department's role as a partner in the County's criminal justice system is to contribute to community safety through its law enforcement, court services, pretrial, supervision, and treatment referral functions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXAMINATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Examination for the Deputy Probation Officer I/II position. If you have taken the BSCC exam within the last six months at another agency and you would like to utilize that T-score, please attach your exam results to the application. If your exam date is over six months from time of application, you must retake the BSCC to be considered for the Deputy Probation Officer I/II position. To learn more about preparing for the written exam, please review the Candidate Orientation Booklet here: Candidate Orientation Booklet (Download PDF reader)
Qualifications
Experience Requirement: Deputy Probation Officer I - One year of experience in a human services capacity involving communicating and interacting with a diverse population either on an individual or group basis for the purpose of interviewing, counseling or rehabilitating, such as in the role of an institutional counselor, peace officer, or mental health or social services professional. Deputy Probation Officer II - Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of an entry level Deputy Probation Officer I in San Mateo County. Knowledge of: Skill/Ability to: Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age on or before date of appointment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Deputy Probation Officers I must complete 200 hours of core probation officer training coursework within one year of appointment.
Must successfully pass a background investigation prior to employment.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score. A supplemental application questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard San Mateo County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of a written test (weight: 100%). All tests will be held in San Mateo County, California. Applicants must participate at their own expense. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the tests. Applicants must adhere to the dates listed below. Applicant requests for alternate test dates and times will not be granted. Applicants successful on the written test will have their name placed on the eligible list, which will be used to fill anticipated vacancies. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis, and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Continuous BSCC Written Exam: Continuous Departmental Panel Interviews: Continuous
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Sedrick Dixon ) (Deputy Probation Officer I/II – C001/C002)
Worksite address
daly city, CA, 94013, US
Who can apply
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