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Probation Corrections Officer/Trainee*

$61,256 yearly
Full time Government Law Enforcement Safety

Job Description

The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officers who 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.  
 
Part-time and Full-time shifts are available, roving assignments on a 24/7 schedule. Multiple vacancies- Apply Now!
 
For detailed information, refer to the Probation Corrections Officer Trainee job description.
 
We are also accepting applications for Probation Corrections Officer, which requires a separate application.  Applicants are encouraged to apply for both levels as appropriate.
 
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at http://www.sbcounty.gov/probation/main/.
 
Work Environment: The nature of the work requires the ability to restrain or apprehend and control potentially violent and combative wards; incumbents must possess and maintain physical agility and strength throughout their employment.

Training: Employees will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program, which includes arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, and use of pepper spray.
 
Work Schedule: Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays. Rover assignments are full-time and used to fill staffing needs at both detention and treatment facilities Rovers are provided with a minimum of two (2) hours notification prior to their shift assignment on the scheduled workday.
 
Promotion: Probation Corrections Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Probation Corrections Officer upon successful completion of the CORE Academy. Incumbents must be promoted after successful completion of the CORE Academy or may be terminated.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test, age 21 (20.5 at time of testing) and meet Peace Officer Requirements (see below).


PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, candidates must:

  • Be successful on the Written Test, Physical Agility Test, and Department Interview, to continue to the background investigation.
  • Pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test (current San Bernardino County Probation Dept. employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test). Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be on court ordered probation (or have been within the last year).
  • 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 if applicable.
  • Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and P.C. 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires who possess P.C. 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their P.C. 832 certificate.
  • 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. 
There will be a proctored online written assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Written Communication
Reading Comprehension
Applying Rules
Basic Math
 
NOTE: If you have applied for a similar position in another county and successfully passed the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) exam within the past year, please respond to the supplemental questionnaire and we may transfer your score. 
 
**YOU MAY ONLY TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS **
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.


Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. 

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
 
TEST PREPARATION: Candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet (Download PDF reader) for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Examination. Applicants must be successful on the Written Exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
 
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Written Exam will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Visit the San Bernardino Probation Department for details and an invitation to the APPLICANT WORKSHOP.


NOTE: Only those applicants successful on both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test may continue in the background process.

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

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

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here (Download PDF reader) for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. 
 
 
 
Martin Rivera

Qualifications

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State

California
San Bernardino County
About San Bernardino County

We envision a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how they live, work, and play.

We envision a vibrant economy with a skilled workforce that attracts employers who seize the opportunities presented by the county's unique advantages and provide the jobs that create countywide prosperity.

We envision a sustainable system of high-quality education, community health, public safety, housing, retail, recreation, arts and culture, and infrastructure, in which development complements our natural resources and environment.

We envision a model community which is governed in an open and ethical manner, where great ideas are replicated and brought to scale, and all sectors work collaboratively to reach shared goals.

From our valleys, across our mountains, and into our deserts, we envision a county that is a destination for visitors and a home for anyone seeking a sense of community and the best life has to offer.

The County of San Bernardino is a regional government.

We understand that every aspect of the quality of life in a community is part of an interrelated system.

The County takes responsibility for ensuring that the community has determined how, when and by whom each element of that system is being addressed in pursuit of our shared Vision of the county and the future we desire.

Our job is to create a county in which those who reside and invest can prosper and achieve well-being.

Martin Rivera

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