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GovernmentJobs.com lists this Deputy Probation Officer I/II opportunity in redding, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sworn Peace Officer Position
The current vacancy is a sworn peace officer position in the Shasta County Probation Department. Oral exam is tentatively scheduled for October 2026. Responses to supplemental questions are required. Final filing date: September 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Salary information: Deputy Probation Officer I: $4,752 - $6,065 approximate monthly / $27.42 - $.34.99 approximate hourly. Deputy Probation Officer II: $5,239 - $6,688 approximate monthly / $30.23 - $38.52 approximate hourly. This is a sworn peace officer position in the Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA) bargaining unit. Potential future salary increases are subject to Shasta County Labor Agreements.
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
The Probation Department provides services and supervision, accountability, rehabilitation, and support services for both youth and adults in the criminal justice system to include divisionary services, conducts pre-sentence/adjudication investigations, prepares sentencing and disposition reports and other court ordered reports, makes placement recommendations for juveniles and adults, completes assessments, and develops case plans. Following sentencing/disposition, the department monitors adults placed on formal supervision and juveniles placed on supervision by the court and given terms of probation.
Under general supervision, to investigate, assess, and manage cases involving adult or juvenile offenders; to prepare reports and make recommendations to the courts, to monitor compliance with probation conditions and promote rehabilitation of adult or juvenile offenders through prevention services, supervision, guidance, and accountability; and to perform related work as required. An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Exams will be held monthly. Applicants who cannot attend their scheduled exam can reapply and be scheduled for the next available written exam. The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link: (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
Deputy Probation Officer I: This is the entry and trainee level in the probation officer class series. Although tasks performed are common to those of the next higher level of Deputy Probation Officer II, incumbents are assigned the more routine cases and function within well-defined guidelines under more direct supervision.
Deputy Probation Officer II: This is the journey level within the probation officer class series. Incumbents in this class will have a basic understanding of probation work and have acquired the essential skills to perform general investigative and case management duties. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Deputy Probation Officer III in that incumbents in the latter class typically have greater experience and have demonstrated the ability to perform more difficult assignments requiring greater skill, knowledge, and judgment, and have a more comprehensive understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
Examples of Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Deputy Probation Officer I:
Conducts pre-sentence case investigations, interviews offenders and others, having information regarding the offender or the offense; prepares court recommendations for sentencing, probation conditions and rehabilitative programs; conduct investigations and prepare reports on findings; maintain supervision of probationers; make probationers accountable to the terms of their release while promoting a satisfactory social adjustment; make court appearance and make recommendations to the court regarding case disposition; collaborate with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest; confer with superiors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations; prepare and maintain case records and reports; make recommendations for dismissal of cases when satisfactory compliance and adjustment have been attained or for revocation of probation or other disposition in cases failing to adjust adequately; perform delinquency prevention duties, participate in intervention programs, conduct compliance checks and searches of offenders' homes and property; conduct surveillance operations; perform physical arrests; work in multi-agency law enforcement efforts such as DUI checkpoints and anti-gang enforcement.
Deputy Probation Officer II:
Conducts pre-court case investigations, interviews offenders and others having information regarding the offender or the offense; prepares court reports and makes recommendations for conditions and rehabilitative programs; conducts investigations and reports on findings; explains conditions of probation to the probationers, their families, and interested individuals; maintains contact with probationers to assist in making a satisfactory social adjustment; may appear in court while cases are under consideration and make recommendations to the court regarding disposition; cooperates with staff from other agencies in cases of mutual interest; confers with superiors and other staff members on general casework techniques and specific case situations; prepares and maintains case records and reports; makes recommendations for dismissal of cases when satisfactory adjustment has been effected or for revocation of probation or other disposition in cases failing to adjust adequately; may perform delinquency prevention duties, participate in intervention programs, monitor probationers for compliance with probation conditions, coordinate home visits and searches with law enforcement, work with local agencies and groups; consults with law enforcement agencies; prepares and maintains case records and reports.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Deputy Probation Officer I:
Knowledge of: The theory and concepts of basic casework practices, the principles of applied psychology and evidence-based practices, basic interviewing techniques, and proficient writing techniques.
Ability to: Learn the principles and practices of modern adult and juvenile probation work; learn court procedures relating to probation; learn State laws and County ordinances affecting adult and juvenile probation; learn to effectively manage a caseload; learn to administer with fidelity and interpret evidence-based assessments and create referrals and reports based on the information gathered and submitted, have tolerance and show good judgment and act accordingly in a professional environment; speak and write effectively; learn to prepare comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Deputy Probation Officer II:
Knowledge of: Principles of adult and juvenile probation work and court procedures relating to probation; Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances affecting adults and juveniles; probation principles and techniques of effective casework; evidence-based practices; the causes, extent, prevention, and control of crime and delinquency; interviewing and counseling techniques.
Ability to: Understand and deal effectively with probationers and applicants for probation; interpret court orders and make appropriate related decisions; effectively manage a large and complex caseload; analyze material and take appropriate action; exercise skilled judgment in probation matters; learn to administer with fidelity and interpret evidence-based assessments and create referrals and reports based on the information gathered and submitted; prepare comprehensive reports and maintain accurate financial records; speak and write effectively; organize work and establish priorities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications: It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Deputy Probation Officer I:
Either:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
Or:
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in good standing and successful completion of a minimum of 90 to 100 semester units.
Deputy Probation Officer II:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of experience comparable to that of Deputy Probation Officer I with Shasta County.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Individuals with a felony conviction may not apply for positions as peace officers. Advancement to the journey level class of DPO II requires successful completion of the probation officer basic CORE academy within one (1) year of employment.
Supplemental Questions: Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university? Yes/No. If "Yes" please state from which accredited college or university you received your degree from, and in what field. If no, please type "N/A".
Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in good standing and successfully completed a minimum of 90 semester units? Yes/No If "Yes", please provide the amount of completed semester units, and current enrollment status. If no, please type "N/A".
Have you completed the Deputy Probation Officer Core Training? Yes
Worksite address
redding, CA, 96001, US
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