Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 4:30 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

QUALIFIED BILINGUAL PERSONS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE ALSO FLUENT IN SPANISH, CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, KOREAN, TAGALOG, AMHARIC, FARSI, TIGRIGNA, RUSSIAN, ROMANIAN OR SIGN LANGUAGE ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BI-WEEKLY COMPENSATION FOR PERSONS IN POSITIONS DESIGNATED BILINGUAL.

THE POSITION(S): Deputy Probation Officer I is the entry-level classification within the Deputy Probation Officer series in the Probation Department. Incumbents work under close supervision. Deputy Probation Officer I's perform investigative and supervisory work with juveniles and adults to aid in their social rehabilitation. Their work includes making recommendations to the courts, supervising probationers, and counseling boys and girls at the County residential treatment facilities. Deputy Probation Officer I's must be available to work all shifts and locations and must be willing to perform work requiring irregular hours, holidays and weekends. Deputy Probation Officers arrest clients who violate the law and terms of Probation and physically restrain clients.

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Deputy Probation Officer I may advance by a non-competitive examination to:
Deputy Probation Officer II - $1922.40 - Current Bi-Weekly Maximum

THE REQUIREMENTS: These are entrance requirements for admission to the examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. A candidate's performance in the examination will be judged in comparison with the performance of other candidates.

EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the behavioral sciences (sociology, psychology, political science, criminal justice, ethnic studies, anthropology, public administration, speech pathology), or a closely related field. (Official College transcripts must be attached to the application. Failure to submit transcripts will result in disqualification. Transcripts must be in sealed envelope from Registrar’s Office.)

LICENSE: All candidates must possess a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualifications for automotive insurance.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet all minimum standards for Peace Officers under Section 1031 of the Government Code which includes: Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must be citizens of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to his/her application for employment. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passed a California high school proficiency examination. Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. Found free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with the California Government Code. Within the prescribed time limit after date of appointment, satisfactory completion of training for probation officers as specified by the California Board of Corrections, Peace Officer Standards and Training PC 832 and any other training required under law. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. Willingness to perform work requiring irregular hours, holidays and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must satisfactorily pass a thorough medical examination for Peace Officers and a psychological evaluation before job placement can take place. Employees currently employed in the Alameda County Probation Department who hold a Peace Officer classification will not have to complete a psychological evaluation in order to be eligible for appointment.

THE EXAMINATION: THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and will last approximately one year but may be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.

The examination may include but may not be limited to: KNOWLEDGE OF interviewing techniques; intermediate and basic math; principles of supervision; applicable state, federal and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and policies; training and learning theory techniques, including recreational activity; counseling and guidance principles; principles of normal and abnormal psychology and personality theory; principles, techniques and trends in social and correctional case and group work; cultural relativity and cultural differences. ABILITY TO communicate verbally with a variety of people from various ethnic, educational and socio-economic backgrounds; speak in public; prepare materials for oral presentations; interview effectively; communicate in writing, including using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling; define problems, collect information and draw conclusions; read and interpret complex technical, legal and/or medical documents, codes, rules, etc.; organize and manage a caseload; remain flexible under changing circumstances; work under stress; demonstrate sensitivity in dealing with others; establish rapport with clients and co-workers; restrain individual for purposes of arrest and/or detention and conduct related searches; apply restraint devices; administer first aid and CPR.

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following four steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) State Board of Corrections written test which is pass/fail (weighted 30%). 3) A written exercise which will be weighted as 20% of the candidate's final examination score. 4) A job-related oral appraisal interview (weighted as 50%) which may include a job-related situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION PROCESS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO THE NEXT STEP. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.