Probation Officer III (County Promotional)

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officer IIIs who perform a variety of complex, specialized functions relative to the investigation, surveillance, supervision, and rehabilitation of adult and juvenile probationers and Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). Probation Officer IIIs work on special assignments such as coordinating and training probation officers in the area of assignment; acting as safety officer; performing personnel investigations; conducting new employee background investigations; performing program evaluations; planning and implementing department projects; making presentations to community groups; and serving on participative management work groups/committees. Probation Officer IIIs may also advise, instruct, and assist with the supervision of other Probation Officers.

For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer III job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Incumbent may be assigned to institutions or special programs and may be assigned shift or variable work, including weekend and holiday hours.

Peace Officer Status: Incumbent must possess peace officer status and must be willing to complete the department's arming training and accept an armed position.

Background: Incumbent must maintain OR meet peace officer status (P.C. 832) and pass an extensive background investigation.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

NOTE: Incumbents must become familiar with Evidence-Based Practices and Cognitive Therapeutic Modalities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet both the education and experience requirements for one the following options:
OPTION EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Option 1 Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 2 Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field, to which half must be upper division level units.
Four (4) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 3 Associates degree or its equivalent coursework units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field.
Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 4 Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test

Seven (7) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.

** NOTE : Probation Officer I experience is not considered to be journey level, or qualifying experience.

*A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application unless candidate has qualified associate's degree or higher.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess diverse experience as a probation officer, current Peace Officer status, experience in juvenile, adult, and administrative assignments, leadership skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to accept an armed position.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.

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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Probation

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits*, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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