Deputy Probation Officer I

This is the entry-level classification in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Training scope and progression depend on the employee’s demonstrated mastery of assigned tasks and probation-related materials. Employees work under close supervision, with the expectation that they will advance to the Deputy Probation Officer II level by the end of their first year. Failure to progress may affect their probationary status and/or continued County employment.

Essential Duties

Investigates the circumstances of offenses committed by adults or juveniles; prepares court reports and recommends appropriate case dispositions.

Conducts office and field interviews with adult and juvenile clients, parents, collateral contacts, victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, and other relevant individuals to gather information for case assessment.

Supervises adult and juvenile probation clients; provides counseling on probation conditions and rehabilitation goals; monitors compliance; documents progress in case files; recommends follow‑up actions; investigates probation violations and prepares reports for the court.

Represents the Probation Department in court and serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, other County departments, and community treatment providers to enforce court orders, protect the community, and support offender rehabilitation.

Plans and delivers training presentations to peace officer trainees.

May oversee the work of volunteer staff.

May restrain adults or juveniles for purposes of arrest or detention.

May conduct searches pursuant to arrest authority or court order.