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LA County Probation Department, HR Division

VISION

Rebuild Lives and Provide for Healthier and Safer Communities

 
MISSION

Enhance Public Safety, Ensure Victims’ Rights and Effect Positive Probationer Behavioral Change

 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT CORE VALUES

We fundamentally subscribe to the fair and impartial administration of justice and embrace the following values:

Dignity & Respect for our clients, public and employees.

Integrity to do the right things for the right reasons – all of the time.

Leadership to develop an organization that is sustainable and will attain national prominence.

Rehabilitation is founded in a belief that people have the ability to transform into law-abiding individuals.

Contribution of everyone is valued and everyone has the opportunity to perform to their highest potential.

Commitment to providing service excellence to achieve positive outcomes for healthy families and communities.

Collaboration by working with others to maximize efforts and achieve positive results.

Evidence-based practices and policies as a way of assuring that our best efforts are leading to desired outcomes.

 Work with us!!

The Los Angeles County Probation Department offers a wide range of career opportunities. A career with L.A. County Probation offers a uniquely rewarding opportunity to become an essential part of your community. We are the largest Probation Department in the nation with more than 6,600 employees.  L.A. County Probation is a dynamic and evidence based  department with careers in law enforcement and community service that range from special enforcement and investigations in addition to housing-based programs working with families and children.  We also have all the ancillary jobs that support our critical mission.

Our mission is to rebuild lives.  Our goal is to do this with integrity and the highest standards.

Nov 08, 2023
Full time
F8618J - GROUP SUPERVISOR, NIGHTS, PROBATION - Los Angeles
$48,318 - $61,675 yearly
LA County Probation Department, HR Division Los Angeles, CA, USA
EXAM NUMBER: F8618J  FILING PERIOD:   AUGUST 30, 2022 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT)  UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE     TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity   The Los Angeles County Probation Department is leading the way to rebuild lives and make our communities healthier and safer.  Working hand in hand with the Board of Supervisors and partner agencies, our goal is to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through a care first, jails last approach. Are you looking for a place to make a difference in people's lives?  Are you passionate about helping and guiding youth? Are you a respected and creative member of the community?   The Probation Department is looking for highly motivated individuals who can assist and advise youth on ways to redirect behavior into pro-social channels, while assisting youth in managing their own behavior through...
Nov 08, 2023
Full time
F8655I - DETENTION SERVICES OFFICER - Los Angeles
$64,789 - $78,330 yearly
LA County Probation Department, HR Division Los Angeles, CA, USA
EXAM NUMBER: F8655I   FILING PERIOD:     AUGUST 30, 2022 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity   CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Detention Services Officer positions hold the status of sworn, peace officers in the Probation Department.  (Please see the Requirements and Special Requirement Information sections for additional information on peace officer requirements and the Background Investigation process). Positions supervise the activities of minors who are detained in juvenile halls. Incumbents serve as a member of a small team responsible for the order and security of a unit of probation youth, transports minors to medical care facilities and/or courts or other locations, and provides situational counseling, as necessary.  Detention Services Officers must be able to physically restrain combative...