Sacramento County
Additional 3.35% Management Differential
is added to the posted salary for this class.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize and direct the staff and program of a division of the Probation Department under general direction.
Supervise, plan and direct the work of others.
Effectively relate to others, recognize, define and resolve organizational problems.
Formulate and implement programs for juvenile and adult probationers.
Write clear and concise reports.
Knowledge
The methods and techniques used in dealing with adult and juvenile probationers and related court procedures.
Laws relating to juvenile and adult probation and criminal justice.
Organization and function of the Probation Department.
Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision.
Public administration.
Principles and techniques of social and correctional case and group work.
Community resources.
Budget processes.
Growth, development and needs of children.
Operation and maintenance of institutional facilities.
Ability
Supervise, plan and direct the work of others.
Effectively relate to others.
Recognize, define and resolve organizational problems.
Formulate and implement programs for juvenile and adult probationers.
Write clear and concise reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years full‑time experience as a Supervising Probation Officer or a higher level class in the Sacramento County Probation Department; or Graduation from an accredited college and six years experience in probation, parole, correction, case work, or a related field, with two years at a level equivalent to a Supervising Probation Officer or higher.
Graduate study in a behavioral science may substitute up to two years of required supervisory experience on the basis of 15 units per six months of service.
Proof of required education or certificates must be submitted with the application; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Experience referenced herein refers to full‑time paid experience unless otherwise stated; volunteer experience may not satisfy this requirement.
General Qualifications
Must pass a criminal history and background check; felony convictions disqualify applicants unless mitigating circumstances are demonstrated.
Compliance with Government Code §1031 requires citizenship or permanent residency, age 18+, and a clean criminal record; fingerprinting is mandatory.
Completion of P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) is required within one year of appointment.
Some assignments require the license, training, and psychological clearance to carry a weapon; successful completion of weaponry training is mandatory.
Physical requirements include standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting probationers; ability to handle physical contact with hostile individuals may be required.
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at time of appointment.
Work schedule may involve irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.
Probationary period is six months.
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is added to the posted salary for this class.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize and direct the staff and program of a division of the Probation Department under general direction.
Supervise, plan and direct the work of others.
Effectively relate to others, recognize, define and resolve organizational problems.
Formulate and implement programs for juvenile and adult probationers.
Write clear and concise reports.
Knowledge
The methods and techniques used in dealing with adult and juvenile probationers and related court procedures.
Laws relating to juvenile and adult probation and criminal justice.
Organization and function of the Probation Department.
Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision.
Public administration.
Principles and techniques of social and correctional case and group work.
Community resources.
Budget processes.
Growth, development and needs of children.
Operation and maintenance of institutional facilities.
Ability
Supervise, plan and direct the work of others.
Effectively relate to others.
Recognize, define and resolve organizational problems.
Formulate and implement programs for juvenile and adult probationers.
Write clear and concise reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years full‑time experience as a Supervising Probation Officer or a higher level class in the Sacramento County Probation Department; or Graduation from an accredited college and six years experience in probation, parole, correction, case work, or a related field, with two years at a level equivalent to a Supervising Probation Officer or higher.
Graduate study in a behavioral science may substitute up to two years of required supervisory experience on the basis of 15 units per six months of service.
Proof of required education or certificates must be submitted with the application; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Experience referenced herein refers to full‑time paid experience unless otherwise stated; volunteer experience may not satisfy this requirement.
General Qualifications
Must pass a criminal history and background check; felony convictions disqualify applicants unless mitigating circumstances are demonstrated.
Compliance with Government Code §1031 requires citizenship or permanent residency, age 18+, and a clean criminal record; fingerprinting is mandatory.
Completion of P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) is required within one year of appointment.
Some assignments require the license, training, and psychological clearance to carry a weapon; successful completion of weaponry training is mandatory.
Physical requirements include standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting probationers; ability to handle physical contact with hostile individuals may be required.
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at time of appointment.
Work schedule may involve irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.
Probationary period is six months.
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