The Probation Specialist is the advanced working level classification and reports to a supervisory level position. Incumbents perform the more complex support services to relieve Deputy Probation Officers of the non-sworn probationary duties. Positions in this class are allocated to the court, the Home Supervision Program, Pretrial Services, or other specialized programs. Incumbents work with minimal supervision with a high level of accountability, organizational ability and problem-solving skills. The Probation Specialist is responsible for significant interaction with clients to conduct general inquiries, provide information and follow-up as needed, represent the Probation Department in court and provide programming. Incumbents monitor, assess, evaluate and provide updates to the Probation Officer regarding client compliance with conditions of probation, community supervision, or conditions of release pending court disposition.
The Probation Specialist is distinguished from the Probation Assistant in that the latter performs a variety of routine, non-sworn support duties with less direct client contact. The Probation Specialist is further distinguished from the Probation Corrections Officer series in that the latter supervises, controls detainees, and provides case evaluation and counseling. Probation Specialists are distinguished from the Deputy Probation Officer series in that the latter are sworn officers who make arrests, conduct searches and perform independent comprehensive case evaluations and investigations.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Probation Department is a progressive criminal justice agency that believes in continuous improvement, searching and applying evidence-based and best practices, using measurable outcomes to evaluate programs, and doing our utmost to fulfill our mission and make Riverside County a safe and law-abiding community for its citizens. We recognize the value of a qualified, professional, dynamic, and diverse workforce and in building an organization that reflects the progressive community we serve.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
OPTION I
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with course work in social or behavioral sciences, or business/public administration.
Experience: Three years of public contact experience in a public agency which included significant interaction with clients to obtain basic information, explain rules and procedures and advise and aid clients in obtaining appropriate services.
OPTION II
Experience: Four years of public contact experience in a public agency which included significant interaction with clients to obtain basic information, explain rules and procedures and advise and aid clients in obtaining appropriate services.
OPTION III
Experience: Two years as a County of Riverside Probation Assistant.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: General functions of the probation department; cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns and attitudes toward community services; principles of interviewing and problem- solving methods; correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; office procedures, including preparing correspondence; filing, indexing and cross-referencing methods; principles, methods and equipment used in law enforcement information processing.
Ability to: Work effectively with a wide variety of agencies and organizations; communicate and maintain effective relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups, and representatives of collateral agencies; accurately gather, document and correctly evaluate client conduct and adherence to rules of established agreements; interview and evaluate clients and recognize significant factors pertaining to their probation; interpret department procedures for clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; accurately document information using a variety of interview and evaluate clients and recognize significant factors pertaining to their probation; interpret department procedures for clients; computer-based systems; establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.
Completion of first aid, CPR, county mandated, and in-service training may be required for some positions.
Pre-employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and an extensive criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving “At Will,” are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veteran’s Preference
The County has a Veteran’s Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here .
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
What’s Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Probation Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Upload a copy of your degree or transcripts as an attachment to your Government Jobs account at the time of application. Competitive experience/education must be reflected on your application/resume.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Joe Olivares at (951) 955-9555 or via email at [email protected].
General Application Information
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ‘Apply’ link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran’s preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
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