Deputy Probation Officer (Senior)

Current Solano County Probation Department employees are encouraged to apply for this promotional opportunity. 

The Senior Deputy Probation Officer performs the more difficult and specialized professional level casework involving the initial evaluation or intensive supervision of adult and/or juvenile offenders.  Cases assigned to the Senior Deputy Probation Officer are more difficult and typically require regular crisis intervention. Decisions made by professionals in this class have more serious consequences for both the offender and the public.  Incumbents may also perform specialized assignments such as formulating treatment programs, overseeing outside treatment programs, handling juvenile intake, early release, child custody, career criminal or other such casework. 

To view the full job description please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15741

The Probation Department is recruiting in anticipation of future regular, full time vacancies. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education*:  Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferably in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time work experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer (journey level) with the County of Solano.  

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license is required. 
 

*The Educational Requirement is not applicable to employees hired prior to the date of this revision (November 13, 2013).

9/22/14 Deadline to apply and submit required documents.

10/6/14 Tentative week for Oral Board Interviews.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. The selection process will consist of an initial application screening and an oral interview. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Additional application materials as requested in the job announcement: DD-214, ADA Request For Accommodation, must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position*. Applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their degree OR official/unofficial transcripts which verify the date and degree conferred by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment. 

*The Educational Requirement is not applicable to employees hired prior to November 13, 2013. 

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA