Alameda County
Introduction
READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Unit Supervisor, Probation, Examination #25-6122-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position.
PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, TRACY GONZALEZ AT TRACY.GONZALEZ@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU.
The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.
Description
Mission Statement: The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. The Agency: The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community‑based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. The Position: Under direction, to supervise and guide a unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in functions such as pre‑sentence investigations, home supervision, supervision of adult or juvenile offenders or out‑of‑home placement of wards of the Juvenile Court; and to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Option I: The equivalent of five years of full‑time experience in a Probation Department classification equivalent to, or higher than, the class of Deputy Probation Officer II in the Alameda County classified service. Option II: The equivalent of five years of professional, full‑time correctional casework experience at the level of Deputy Probation Officer II in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution. Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree or above may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Possession of an automobile may be required. Good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 Government Code). Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960). Any felony conviction is disqualifying. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. Knowledge and Skills
Interviewing techniques. Employee supervision and appraisal techniques. Intermediate math. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages. State, Federal and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Departmental policies and philosophy. Trends in correctional field. Evidence‑based probation supervision practices. Ability to: Communicate effectively with a variety of people of various educational and socio‑cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, including planning and preparation of material and effective presentation. Effectively apply interviewing and listening skills. Read, interpret and apply complex legal and behavioral science information relating to criminal justice process. Access and implement training and learning theory techniques. Deal effectively with subordinates and superiors in a fair manner. Motivate subordinates. Coordinate work with others. Implement new policies and procedures. Set goals and objectives and establish priorities. Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to changes in workload and assignments. Effectively set and meet deadlines. Demonstrate self‑restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with a variety of people, adversaries and advocates under varying situations, conditions and circumstances. Define problems, collect information, establish facts, evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions and select and act on the best alternative. Use community resources to meet the needs of clients. Write clearly, accurately and concisely and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters and memoranda. Edit reports written by subordinates to ensure a clear, accurate and concise product. Provide consultation regarding family system analysis and interpersonal relations analysis. Decision making, coach staff and model leadership behavior. Effectively utilize self‑defense techniques. Effectively utilize a firearm. Examination Components
A review of applicants’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Candidates who possess the minimum requirements move on to the next step. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Candidates considered the best qualified move on to the next step. An oral interview weighted as 100% of the candidate’s final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Recruitment and Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Monday, January 26, 2026 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: Week of January 26, 2026 Oral Examination: Week of February 16, 2026 The combined oral examination/hiring interview may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Benefits
For your Health & Well‑Being Medical – HMO & PPO Plans Dental – HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short‑Term Disability Insurance Long‑Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Plan – 457 Plan or Roth Plan For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave Catastrophic Sick Leave Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Non‑exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave; exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log in to your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the ‘My applications’ button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510‑272‑5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. Disaster Service Worker: All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. The Agency: The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community‑based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. The Position: Under direction, to supervise and guide a unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in functions such as pre‑sentence investigations, home supervision, supervision of adult or juvenile offenders or out‑of‑home placement of wards of the Juvenile Court; and to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Option I: The equivalent of five years of full‑time experience in a Probation Department classification equivalent to, or higher than, the class of Deputy Probation Officer II in the Alameda County classified service. Option II: The equivalent of five years of professional, full‑time correctional casework experience at the level of Deputy Probation Officer II in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution. Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree or above may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Possession of an automobile may be required. Good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 Government Code). Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960). Any felony conviction is disqualifying. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. Knowledge and Skills
Interviewing techniques. Employee supervision and appraisal techniques. Intermediate math. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages. State, Federal and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Departmental policies and philosophy. Trends in correctional field. Evidence‑based probation supervision practices. Ability to: Communicate effectively with a variety of people of various educational and socio‑cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, including planning and preparation of material and effective presentation. Effectively apply interviewing and listening skills. Read, interpret and apply complex legal and behavioral science information relating to criminal justice process. Access and implement training and learning theory techniques. Deal effectively with subordinates and superiors in a fair manner. Motivate subordinates. Coordinate work with others. Implement new policies and procedures. Set goals and objectives and establish priorities. Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to changes in workload and assignments. Effectively set and meet deadlines. Demonstrate self‑restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with a variety of people, adversaries and advocates under varying situations, conditions and circumstances. Define problems, collect information, establish facts, evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions and select and act on the best alternative. Use community resources to meet the needs of clients. Write clearly, accurately and concisely and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters and memoranda. Edit reports written by subordinates to ensure a clear, accurate and concise product. Provide consultation regarding family system analysis and interpersonal relations analysis. Decision making, coach staff and model leadership behavior. Effectively utilize self‑defense techniques. Effectively utilize a firearm. Examination Components
A review of applicants’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Candidates who possess the minimum requirements move on to the next step. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Candidates considered the best qualified move on to the next step. An oral interview weighted as 100% of the candidate’s final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Recruitment and Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Monday, January 26, 2026 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: Week of January 26, 2026 Oral Examination: Week of February 16, 2026 The combined oral examination/hiring interview may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Benefits
For your Health & Well‑Being Medical – HMO & PPO Plans Dental – HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short‑Term Disability Insurance Long‑Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Plan – 457 Plan or Roth Plan For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave Catastrophic Sick Leave Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Non‑exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave; exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log in to your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the ‘My applications’ button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510‑272‑5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. Disaster Service Worker: All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
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