Deputy Probation Officer (Senior)

Current Solano County Probation Department employees are invited to apply for this promotional opportunity!

Under direction, the Senior Deputy Probation Officer implements and coordinates Department of Probation programs, conducts investigations, may manage complex or highly sensitive cases, may lead others, and performs administrative work as assigned. Some employees in the Deputy Probation Officer (Senior) class may be assigned to an armed unit in order to supervise caseloads of high-risk offenders and therefore will be, in accordance with department policy, authorized to carry firearms.

This recruitment is a departmental promotion for employees currently working in the Probation Department. 

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-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; AND

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

Other: Must be a current Solano County Probation Department employee.

Notes:  

• While a degree in a specific field is not required, the possession of Bachelor’s
  degree or higher in one of the one following fields is desired and may be a factor
  considered during the rating and/or selection process: criminal justice, social work,
  psychology, sociology or a closely related field.
• The Educational Requirement is not applicable to employees hired prior to the date
  of the 2006 revision.  

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

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2017 calendar year is $1,430.11 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.  

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.  

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.  

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.

To view the benefits for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16479

03/03/17 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

03/13/17 - Tentative week for Oral Board exam for most qualified applicants.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

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. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

 
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment. 

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

A Bachelor’s Degree may be required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) OR official or unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Deputy Probation Officer - Senior) and the recruitment number (17-513060-D1). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required.
• Employees assigned to an armed unit must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  (CPR) and First Aid certification prior to assignment and maintain the certification while
  assigned to the unit.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Probation Officer Requirements:

• Peace Officers must meet minimum standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1031 of the California Government Code.
• Must pass a physical exam and psychological evaluation as a condition of hire.
• Must complete the Probation Core Course certified by the California Corrections
  Standards Authority, or equivalent certifying agency, prior to appointment.
• Incumbents have limited Peace Officer powers as delineated in the California Penal
  Code and must therefore meet training requirements in accordance with Penal Code
  Section 832 within six (6) months of appointment.
• Incumbents must complete annual training in accordance with Title 15, Division 1 of the California Administrative Code.

Firearm Proficiency: Prior to assignment to an armed unit, employees must pass a
psychological examination confirming fitness to be armed and complete required firearm
training which includes: an approved course on firearms pursuant to Penal Code Section
832; a review and acknowledgement of the Department’s firearms policy; a Basic Force
and Weaponry Course as selected by the Department; quarterly firearms qualification
training; and other training required by the Department. 

Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to
meet with adult and/or juvenile offenders, their families, and other concerned parties.

Language Proficiency: Some positions allocated to this class may require the applicant
to speak, read and write in a language other than English.