Salary: $51,272.00 – $74,505.60 Annually
Closing Date: 9/13/2026
Position Summary:
At the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, Deputy Probation Officers investigate cases of adult law violators, juvenile delinquency and/or other court matters; conduct interviews of victims and others regarding these cases; make recommendations to the courts on the disposition of these cases; assist and monitor adults and/or juveniles on court-ordered and/or informal probation to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation; conduct searches of persons and places; seize contraband and property, and effect arrests of persons under their jurisdiction.
Essential Functions:
- Carries an assigned caseload in the investigation and supervision of adult and/or juvenile offenders; makes arrests and transports persons in custody for booking; prepares recommendations and reports regarding juveniles and adults for the Superior Courts;
- May serve as intake officer determining if a court action is necessary and a petition should be filed; investigates offenses against the law by juveniles and adults; performs crisis counseling as necessary;
- Conducts pre-sentence investigations and prepares requisite reports; interviews offenders, victims, arresting officers, parents, relatives, school officials, and other persons regarding juvenile and adult offenders; evaluates psychological information and reports, making assessments for appropriate placement of juveniles; conducts individual and group counseling;
- May prepare special reports; represents the Probation Department before the courts, presenting detailed oral arguments and position statements; assists the District Attorney’s office with handling juvenile court hearings; prepares and submits reports regarding termination of probation, expungement, bail reduction, and bail consideration;
- Makes financial arrangements for the collection and distribution of fines, restitution, and foster care payments; coordinates probation casework assignments with other County staff, community agencies, and other government agencies; may supervise intensive drug cases; attends training programs and maintains current training; responds to citizen complaints and information requests.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in behavioral science, social science, psychology, sociology, criminology or a related field from an accredited college/university.
- An associate’s degree from an accredited college/university; OR 60 semester units of academic coursework PLUS two (2) years of experience in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol, and/or a criminal investigative field.
- Three (3) years of experience as a probation aide or comparable classification in custodial care, probation, parole, treatment counseling, correctional, patrol, and/or a criminal investigative field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver’s license.
- Completion of P.C. 832 Training and 200 hours of STC CORE courses within one year after appointment as a Deputy Probation Officer.
- The County of Siskiyou is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. As a condition of employment, applicants are required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol testing and medical examination prior to employment.
- Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony will disqualify you from an appointment.
