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Job Description
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 o r by viewing the video below.
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two (2) regular, full-time vacancies for the position of Supervising Probation Officer at Napa County. The eligibility 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.
About the Position of Supervising Probation Officer at Napa County:- Hourly Rate: $54.62 (Step 1) - $65.52 (Step 5) - $33.11 - $39.46 Hourly
- Annual Salary: $113,611.42 (Step 1) - $136,277.96 (Step 5)
- 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.
- There is a 3.0% COLA adjustment for the Napa County Probation Professionals Association effective 07/01/2025.
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 live 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 children in a variety of short- and medium-term programs. Learn more about the Probation Department HERE.
The Supervising Probation Officer is the supervisory class of the Probation Officer series at Napa County. The Supervising Probation Officer is responsible for first-line supervisory duties for assigned staff and activities of an assigned unit of Adult or Juvenile Probation Officers. This includes supervising staff involved in investigating cases involving juvenile and/or adult offenders and civil referrals, rehabilitation of offenders or their families through supervision or referral to public or private agencies or assisting in the supervision of juvenile hall staff and related programs. Additionally, the Supervising Probation Officer coordinates programs band activities, and will be responsible for specialized assignments within the Probation Department. View the full job description, including the examples of duties, for this classification HERE.
Position Requirements:- Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of the Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
To qualify for this 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: Four years of professional probation experience. (Possession of a master's degree in public administration, administration of justice, corrections, criminology, sociology, psychology, any of the behavioral sciences, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience).
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, administration of justice, corrections, criminology, sociology, psychology, any of the behavioral sciences or a closely related field.
- License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.*
The Selection Process:
Completion of the online application Submit by 5:00 pm PST on Monday, April 21, 2025. Application screening By Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Supplemental Question Scoring Review Tentatively scheduled the week of April 21, 2025.
Supplemental questions will be scored by Subject Matter Experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Exam (Panel Interview) Tentatively scheduled the week of May 12, 2025.
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 year.
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 examples of duties, for this classification HERE.
Disaster Service Workers:
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, 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 Service Supervisors
Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Napa County
Show moreThe 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.
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