Deputy Probation Officer (Supervising)

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

Under direction, plans, organizes and supervises a unit of Deputy Probation Officers who conduct investigations and develop recommendations for the Courts. The Deputy Probation Officer (Supervising) is responsible for a work unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in making assessments, preparing probation reports and/or supervising adult or juvenile probationers. Employees in this class also perform project and program management. Some incumbents may supervise employees in 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: A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university; AND

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time work experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer (journey level) or one (1) year as a Deputy Probation Officer (Senior) with the County of Solano;

AND

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

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 must maintain the certification while assigned to the unit.

To view the full job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15704

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2018 calendar year is $1,520.73 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.  

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=16482

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. 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: https://jobapscloud.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.

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.

• Incumbents must complete annual training in accordance with Title 15, Division 1 of the California Administrative Code.
• Incumbents have limited Peace Officer powers as delineated in the California
  Penal Code and must meet training requirements in accordance with Penal
  Code Section 832 within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• 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.
• Completion of the Probation Core Course certified by the California Corrections
  Standards Authority unless such training was not mandated at the time the
  candidate was initially employed as a Deputy Probation Officer, is required prior
  to appointment.
• Must pass a physical exam and psychological exam confirming fitness to be
  armed as a condition of hire.
• Firearm Proficiency: Prior to assignment to an armed unit, employees must
  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. Employees hired prior to this revision must
  also pass a psychological examination confirming fitness to be armed.
• 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: Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual
  skills. Some positions allocated to this class may require the applicant to speak,
  read and write in a language other than English.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER