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Begin a Rewarding Career as a Probation Officer!
The Sonoma County Probation Department seeks motivated individuals for the
Adult and/or Juvenile Divisions with a starting salary up to $31.66/hour ($66,078/year).
Probation Officers supervise a caseload of adult or juvenile probationers. They investigate and prepare recommendations to the courts on matters relating to probation cases and/or criminal violations of the law involving adults or juveniles.
As a Probation Officer I, you will learn how to:
Interview clients, families, and other individuals to identify and evaluate various problems and determine how each case is to be treated
Conduct investigations, collect data, and interpret a variety of information in order to establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Supervise the conduct of and perform case management services for adults and/or juveniles on supervision
Direct delivery of services/interventions based on the use of evidence-based approaches
Testify as a witness in court to defend recommendations, and make persuasive and critical presentations of facts, arguments and rebuttals
Enforce legal conditions of supervision
Prepare and complete comprehensive reports to the court
Ideal candidates possess:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships
Knowledge of interviewing techniques and research methodology
Experience preparing and presenting written and oral reports
The ability to review, comprehend, and implement established policies and procedures
Experience utilizing and/or knowledge of evidence-based practices including the concept of accountability in working with adults and juveniles
Note: Individuals appointed to this class shall serve a probationary period of one year. In addition, Probation Officers are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code Section 830.5, and must successfully complete the Board of State and Community Corrections Probation Officer Core Course within one year of appointment. Incumbents must also successfully complete Penal Code 832 training within one year of appointment.
For more information & to apply online, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply by 08/06/19
