Job Details
Salary : $85,654.40 - $94,432.00 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 129A-24-04
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 04/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Vacancies: 4
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Additional Salary Information: *The salary shown above does not reflect an anticipated cost of living adjustment effective July 2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) ###-#### (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Marin County Probation Department has a current need for four, full-time regular-hire Deputy Probation Officers, and anticipates the availability of additional regular hire vacancies in the future
These vacancies may be filled at either the Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) I or DPO II level. To be considered for the DPO II level, you must submit a separate application to that job posting, available on This recruitment may also be used to fill positions that require the use of English/Spanish language skills and to fulfill any contingent hire needs that may arise.
Working within the broad social and philosophical values held by the community and the corrections field, Deputy Probation Officers investigate and supervise cases referred by the court, families, law enforcement, social services, or other agencies. Key duties include conducting investigations and providing professional case management services to adult and juvenile clients through assessment, supervision, and enforcement; developing and maintaining contact with a variety of outside agencies and representing the Probation Department before community groups and organizations. Deputy Probation Officers may be required to work a varied schedule, including weekends and evenings, depending on coverage needs.
BILINGUAL POSITIONS: Vacancies be filled with either Bilingual or Monolingual positions. If the successful candidate has bilingual skills, they must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to receiving bilingual pay. Proficiency requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public and other employees.
A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered at that time to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidates are leaders with personal and professional integrity with the ability to identify problems, assess alternative courses of action, and exercise sound reasoning in order to arrive at logical conclusions. The ability to verbally communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including various government and social agencies, court personnel, departmental staff, offenders, and individuals from a variety of backgrounds is essential. Additionally, our highly qualified candidates:
- Are highly organized
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to empowerment through communication, collaboration and cooperation
- Understand the role and current place of probation in the criminal justice system
- Have strong written communication skills in order to prepare clear, accurate and well-organized reports
The Minimum Qualifications and Requirements are: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Certificates & Licenses: Incumbents must successfully complete the Probation Officer core training course in the Standards and Training for Corrections Program (STC) and obtain a certificate in Search and Arrest Procedures as required by California State Penal Code Section 832 prior to completion of the one-year probation period.
Special Requirements:
State law requires that all applicants must:
- Be 21 years of age or older by the recruitment closing date
- Have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness (felony law convictions will be disqualifying);
- Be a citizen of the United States (or must have filed for citizenship with the Department of Immigration one year prior to employment application date).
Section 1031 of the Government Code provides that candidates:
- Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record;
- Complete and pass a comprehensive psychological test administered by the Probation Department or designated agency.
- Complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation by the Probation Department or designated agency.
California State Board of Corrections (BOC), Standards and Training Commission (STC) require candidates:
- Pass the BOC's written examination or an alternative examination as approved under Title 15 CCR, Section 132 .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: No person shall be considered for employment as a sworn officer with the Marin County Probation Department if they have a drug history involving illicit drug use within the last three years, and marijuana use since submission of application, or have ever engaged in felonious drug activity.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERALBelow are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) ###-####. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) ###-####.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university?
If your answer to the question above is yes, you must provide details about your qualifying education in the "Education" section of the application.
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Please check the languages in which you possess the ability to speak, read and write proficiently:
Note: For candidates applying for bilingual positions, successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish/ English to be eligible for bilingual pay. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements of the position.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: (Please answer all questions below): Are you willing to perform CPR/First Aid on a person who has been assaulted or otherwise injured?
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Are you able to maintain composure and professionalism while experiencing hostility and verbal assaults while meeting with or transporting clients, or while working in a public event setting?
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Are you willing to physically restrain a person who may be a convicted violent offender or youth?
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Are you willing to recommend to a judge what sentence a convicted offender should serve (e.g., jail time, probation, community service, restitution, etc.)?
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Are you willing to administer a urine drug test to a person on probation?
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The position of Deputy Probation Officer may require working some shifts outside of traditional work hours. Please check the boxes below for the schedules that you are willing to work:
- Nights
- Weekends
- Alternative shifts such as a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule
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Are you willing to conduct legal searches of homes of probationers for contraband or to locate wanted suspects, while accompanied by appropriate law enforcement or probation staff?
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I understand that as part of the selection process for Deputy Probation Officer, I will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination. I understand that if I were to be selected for hire, I will receive a conditional offer and once I have accepted it, I will undergo a psychological and physical examination. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification.
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Will you be 21 years of age or older by the application filing deadline?
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Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?
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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:
Note: Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using specific criteria and may be reviewed by hiring managers. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications. Responses of "See Resume" may not be considered.
Describe any professional or internship experience you have in social service casework, human services or in the criminal justice field. Please detail how has this experience prepared you for a career in Probation.In absence of direct experience, what education or (life/personal) experiences do you have that you believe can be applied to the work?
Required Question