County of Nevada, CA
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer
County of Nevada, CA, Nevada City, California, United States, 95959
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19, 2026.
The Nevada County Probation Department is seeking a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer to complete our outstanding team! Join us and contribute to our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve.
The Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO) position is a leadership role in the Probation Department and is the first-level supervisor in the Deputy Probation Officer series.
Responsibilities
Mentor, train, and guide deputy probation officers in the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Review sentencing recommendations to the Courts.
Support deputy probation officers in the rehabilitation of probationers.
Supervise and evaluate assigned officers in the performance of their duties.
The ideal SDPO candidate will be passionate about the Probation Department’s mission, a collaborative participant in department projects, and a motivating force to help the team achieve its mission.
Why Probation? Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department provides evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest recidivism rates in the state. Our department collaborates closely with a variety of community partners and stakeholders. Several Probation employees have earned state-level awards for their hard work and dedication. This success is due to our focus on hiring quality individuals who are a good fit for our organization, and emphasizing professional training.
Why Nevada County? You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, we make a difference in the lives of our community members every day.
Health & Wellness Benefits This full-time position comes with an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. We also offer optional flexible spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care), 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, and a variety of other benefits. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Read more about this job and the minimum qualifications here.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminology or one of the behavioral or social sciences or a related field.
AND
Three years of journey-level probation casework in a parole or probation program at a level equivalent to Nevada County’s classification of Deputy Probation Officer II or III.
Licenses and Certificates Unless previously completed, within one year of hire, must successfully pass applicable Corrections Standards Authority approved “Core” training and a law enforcement procedures (PC 832) course on search and seizure procedures certified by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Completion of Corrections Standards Authority approved “Supervisor Core” course within one year of hire.
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The Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO) position is a leadership role in the Probation Department and is the first-level supervisor in the Deputy Probation Officer series.
Responsibilities
Mentor, train, and guide deputy probation officers in the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
Review sentencing recommendations to the Courts.
Support deputy probation officers in the rehabilitation of probationers.
Supervise and evaluate assigned officers in the performance of their duties.
The ideal SDPO candidate will be passionate about the Probation Department’s mission, a collaborative participant in department projects, and a motivating force to help the team achieve its mission.
Why Probation? Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department provides evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest recidivism rates in the state. Our department collaborates closely with a variety of community partners and stakeholders. Several Probation employees have earned state-level awards for their hard work and dedication. This success is due to our focus on hiring quality individuals who are a good fit for our organization, and emphasizing professional training.
Why Nevada County? You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, we make a difference in the lives of our community members every day.
Health & Wellness Benefits This full-time position comes with an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. We also offer optional flexible spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care), 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, and a variety of other benefits. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Read more about this job and the minimum qualifications here.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminology or one of the behavioral or social sciences or a related field.
AND
Three years of journey-level probation casework in a parole or probation program at a level equivalent to Nevada County’s classification of Deputy Probation Officer II or III.
Licenses and Certificates Unless previously completed, within one year of hire, must successfully pass applicable Corrections Standards Authority approved “Core” training and a law enforcement procedures (PC 832) course on search and seizure procedures certified by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.
Completion of Corrections Standards Authority approved “Supervisor Core” course within one year of hire.
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