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Probation Officer I/II
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$87,214.40 - $114,129.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Probation
Mental Health Worker Aide -Extra Help - (Bilingual Spanish Required)
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$59,633.60 - $70,345.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
- Public Health
Community Aide (Bilingual Spanish Required)
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$59,425.60 - $70,012.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Applications and Development
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$194,521.60 - $235,996.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Other
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$115,918.40 - $201,676.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$185,328.00 - $224,848.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Community and Economic Development
- Housing
Administrative Secretary I (PBES)
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$73,424.00 - $86,923.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Deputy Director of HHSA - Behavioral Health
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$194,521.60 - $235,996.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
- Other
Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Continuous Opening - $15K Signing Bonus
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$105,809.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff I - Academy Grad - Continuous Opening - $15K Signing Bonus
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$111,072.00 - $133,868.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral - Continuous Opening -Up to $30K Signing Bonus
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$122,574.40 - $147,160.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Behavioral Health Manager - Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$155,604.80 - $188,760.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Health
Child Protective Services Worker I/II (Bilingual Spanish Preferred) - CONTINUOUS
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$108,721.60 - $139,526.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Parks and Recreation
Correctional Officer II - LATERAL ($15k Signing bonus)
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$96,595.20 - $115,169.60 Annually
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Corrections Cook III - Extra Help
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$31.82 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- CORRECTIONS
- Nutrition and Food Services
Correctional Officer I/II - Continuous Opening ($15k signing bonus!)
- Napa, California
- Napa County
$88,608.00 - $115,169.60 Annually
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS

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Probation Officer I/II
- Napa, California United States
- Napa County
- May 16, 2026
- $87,214.40 - $114,129.60 Annually - Full Time
Napa County

The Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.comA general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads. Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.
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- $87,214.40 - $114,129.60 Annually
- Full Time
- May 16, 2026
Job Description
The Napa Valley

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. LEARN MORE HERE.

The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill four (4) full-time vacancies for the position of Probation Officer I/II, which may be filled at the Probation Officer I or Probation Officer II level depending on qualifications, for Napa County's Probation Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Salary & Benefits:
Probation Officer I: $41.93 /hour (Step 1) - $50.14/hour (Step 5)
Probation Officer II: $45.71/hour (Step 1) - $54.87/hour (Step 5)
View the Summary of Benefits HERE.

Additionally, PERS-eligible safety employees, as defined in California Public Employees Retirement Law, Government Code section 20438, in the Juvenile Hall Counselor and Probation Officer series shall receive a 5% hazard premium.
About the Position of Probation Officer at the Napa County Probation Department:
The Napa County Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the lives of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of programs. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT HERE .

Probation Officers are responsible for conducting investigations and preparing recommendations to the courts involving adults or juveniles; supervising and counseling those on probation; and diverting offenders from further involvement in the justice system . The Probation Officer I is the entry-level class in the Probation Officer series. Incumbents in this class work initially under close supervision learning the laws, practices, and social theory relating to modern probation work. As experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Probation Officer II level. The Probation Officer II is the journeyman level class of the series. Incumbents in this class typically receive assignments of cases which require considerable skill, initiative, and professional judgment, and a thorough understanding of departmental procedures and policies. Incumbents in this class may assist in the training and review of work assignments of Probation Officer I's.

Position Requirements for Probation Officer I//I
Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
To qualify for the Probation Officer I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience: None Required.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, administration of justice, corrections, sociology, psychology, any of the behavioral sciences, or a closely related field.
To qualify for the Probation Officer II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience: One year of professional probation experience. (Completion of a one-year graduate curriculum in social welfare, psychology, sociology, criminology, or closely related field may be substituted for up to six months of this experience.)
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, administration of justice, corrections, sociology, psychology, any of the behavioral sciences, or a closely related field.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.*
* Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process: Online Application Deadline By Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST. Application Screening Tentatively the week of June 8, 2026 Mandatory Information Session & Physical Agility Test
(Candidates must appear in person) Only those who pass the minimum qualification screening will be invited to the Mandatory Information Session & Physical Agility Test tentatively held at Napa Valley College.

INFORMATION SESSION & PRE-BACKGROUND CHECK: The Information Session is tentatively scheduled the week of June 22, 2026, The Information Session will consist of a detailed discussion about the Probation Officer position at Napa County, and the completion of a pre-background questionnaire (Personal History Statement - PHS).

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT): Those who attend the Information Session AND pass the pre-background questionnaire (Personal History Statement - PHS) will be invited to the Physical Agility Test that same day in the afternoon. Physical Agility Test scores from other agencies are not accepted.

The Physical Agility Test will consist of the following:
Lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 20 feet in 30 seconds;
Maneuver completely through a zigzag course; donning a 20 pound. backpack at midpoint and returning to start point in 30 seconds;
Prone plank for 30 seconds
20 Push-Ups (Military or Modified) in 1 minute;
Sprint 75 yards within 20 seconds;
Support the weight of a 165-pound hanging bag for 30 seconds.
Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the information Session & Physical Agility Test, as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s).

BSCC Written Examination
(Proctored in person. Napa County does not accept T-Scores from outside agencies) Only those who pass the Information Session & Physical Agility Test will be invited to take the BSCC Written Examination tentatively scheduled the week of July 6, 2026 at the Napa County Sheriff's Office.
Written Exam Orientation Booklet here:
Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer--Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.org)

Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the written examination, as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s) once determined. Oral Exam (Panel Interview) Only those who pass the written examination will be invited to the Oral Exam (panel interview) tentatively scheduled the week of July 27, 2026.

Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the oral examination (panel interview), as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s) once determined. Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of July 27, 2026

Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one yea r.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description, including the example of duties, for these positions below.
Probation Officer I Job Description
Probation Officer II Job Description
Disaster Service Workers
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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Napa County

The Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.

Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.com

A general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads.

Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.
Napa County
- Napa, California, United States
- http://www.countyofnapa.org/
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Deputy Director of HHSA - Behavioral Health

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Mental Health Worker Aide -Extra Help - (Bilingual Spanish Required)

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