Probation Officer II - Lateral*

This posting covers San Bernardino County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it.

The Job

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 The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officers II who perform the full range of duties in handling a juvenile or adult caseload.  Incumbents are peace officers responsible for investigating offenses and social history backgrounds of adult or juvenile offenders; writing reports and making recommendations to the court relative to adult and juvenile cases; supervising and counseling probationers, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), and mandatory supervision clients, in order to meet the conditions and goals of their probation; and conducting field investigations. *For detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer II job description.

NOTE: Probation Officer II is the fully qualified working level of the Probation Officer series.
 Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at .

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and will require the incumbent to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, defensive tactics and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must also enroll in, and successfully complete, the department's arming training, Field Training Officer (FTO) program, and maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Shift Work: Some positions may require working various shifts, holidays and weekends. Incumbents may be required to work overtime.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: 
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
 
Application Procedure: 
 Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
 
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.  

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
 San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
 If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. 

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: An active Deputy Probation Officer equivalent to a Probation Officer II at San Bernardino County ( review the class specification ) for a California County probation department with at least one (1) year of experience who has passed probationary status and completed the required BSCC/STC Probation Officer Core course and PC 832, Arrest and Control
• PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS Prior to appointment, candidates must: Be successful on Department Interview to continue to the background investigation
• Pass a background investigation
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire ( Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing ) and possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED) , or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent . Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework
• Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment
• Training will be provided upon hire
• Incumbents will be required to complete PC 832 Firearms training with the San Bernardino County Probation Department, regardless of previous certification
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031 at the time of hire
• Possess a valid Class C Driver License . Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance
• Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements
• Vision and hearing tests will be administered
• Pass a treadmill and medical test

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for San Bernardino County is Martin Rivera.

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