Deputy Probation Officer

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

6/14/2024, 8/2/2024, 10/4/2024, 12/6/2024 (final)

Under general supervision the Deputy Probation Officer performs professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervises probationers; participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of probation work
• Principles of social and correctional case and group work
• Laws relating to criminal justice
• Causes of crime and delinquency
• Counseling techniques
• Interviewing
• Community resources available to probationers
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence
• Codes, standards and...

This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

6/14/2024, 8/2/2024, 10/4/2024, 12/6/2024 (final)

Under general supervision the Deputy Probation Officer performs professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervises probationers; participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of probation work
• Principles of social and correctional case and group work
• Laws relating to criminal justice
• Causes of crime and delinquency
• Counseling techniques
• Interviewing
• Community resources available to probationers
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence
• Codes, standards and...

Employee promotion results in our search for a deputy chief adult parole and probation officer. Second in command, the deputy chief is responsible for the direction, administration, and coordination of all office operations.

Essential functions include directing and supervising activities of all staff; assists the chief with the writing, reviewing and updating departmental policies; provides information and assistance to the county judges and district court administrator; preparing short-term and long-term strategic objectives; drafting meeting agendas; attending meetings; recruiting, screening, and interviewing prospective employees; setting expectations and ensuring that they are reflected in staff job descriptions; trains and motivates staff; planning and developing new special projects; preparing an annual report of operations; developing new resources within the community in response to client need; ensuring that laws are observed; managing and preparing the annual...