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Probation Officer I - Probation Department
Government Jobs, Eureka, California, United States, 95501
Probation Officer I
The Probation Department aims to improve community safety through offender rehabilitation, cognitive restructuring, and accountability. Probation Officers may be assigned to work in either the Juvenile or Adult Division. Officers learn methods of conducting field work safely as well as to deliver evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions targeted at an offender's specific needs. Probation Officers serve as peace officers and provide supervision, enforcement of court-ordered conditions of probation, and case management to youth and adults who have been granted probation by the Juvenile or Criminal Courts. Conduct risk and needs assessments of offenders and develop case plans. Conduct pre-sentencing investigations and write court reports making recommendations for sentencing. Coordinate with service providers within our community and make referrals to rehabilitative services. Probation offices are located in Eureka. Probation Officers provide field supervision in all cities and unincorporated areas of the County, so travel to these areas during the course of the work day may be required. Employees will regularly use a county vehicle to travel throughout the County to perform work. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with a 1-hour lunch. With the option of an alternate 9/80 schedule upon request and approval. The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation. This recruitment is open until filled. County Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. The successful applicant for this recruitment will need to attend and pass BOTH a written exam and oral exam. The written exam will be held IN PERSON, in EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. A written exam session will be held THE 1ST AND 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH and successful applicants will receive an email invitation to attend.
The Probation Department aims to improve community safety through offender rehabilitation, cognitive restructuring, and accountability. Probation Officers may be assigned to work in either the Juvenile or Adult Division. Officers learn methods of conducting field work safely as well as to deliver evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions targeted at an offender's specific needs. Probation Officers serve as peace officers and provide supervision, enforcement of court-ordered conditions of probation, and case management to youth and adults who have been granted probation by the Juvenile or Criminal Courts. Conduct risk and needs assessments of offenders and develop case plans. Conduct pre-sentencing investigations and write court reports making recommendations for sentencing. Coordinate with service providers within our community and make referrals to rehabilitative services. Probation offices are located in Eureka. Probation Officers provide field supervision in all cities and unincorporated areas of the County, so travel to these areas during the course of the work day may be required. Employees will regularly use a county vehicle to travel throughout the County to perform work. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with a 1-hour lunch. With the option of an alternate 9/80 schedule upon request and approval. The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation. This recruitment is open until filled. County Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time. The successful applicant for this recruitment will need to attend and pass BOTH a written exam and oral exam. The written exam will be held IN PERSON, in EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. A written exam session will be held THE 1ST AND 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH and successful applicants will receive an email invitation to attend.