Salary : $71,801.60 - $104,624.00 Annually
Location : Shingle Springs and South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Full Time & Extra Help
Job Number:
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Perform a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections. Conduct investigations and monitoring of adult or juvenile offenders in a community setting and may provide custody, security, and programming of juveniles in an institutional setting. Provides pre-trial, pre-sentence and post-sentence recommendations to the court. Engage in Evidence-based supervision strategies in collaboration with service providers to promote behavioral change, opportunities for rehabilitation, and accountability based on assessment of risks and need of justice-involved individuals.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform the full range of responsibilities as a California Peace Officer as identified in PC 830.5.
• Maintain communication and liaison with families, law enforcement, social services, educators, and other community resource agencies.

When performing community corrections duties:

• Supervise a caseload of adult and/or juvenile clients.
• Arrange and monitor placement of offenders in various rehabilitation and/or treatment programs.
• Intervene in crisis situations involving offenders; interview and advise offenders, family members, victims, and others; confer with other departments or agencies and make referrals as needed.
• Investigate and process violations and make recommendations to the court; arrest and transport probationers to detention facility.
• Compile, investigate, verify, and present reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and/or prior criminal history of offenders; develop recommendations for disposition and presents reports to various courts, officials, and agencies.
• Counsel adult and juvenile probationers and their families toward rehabilitation.
• Appear and/or testify in court for a variety of hearings; attend special and/or review hearings.
• Conduct alcohol/drug testing; process required paperwork.
• Conduct searches of clients, including client residences, vehicles, person, and possessions.
• Write and accurately file a variety of progress reports, legal documents, and reports relating to assigned offenders.
• Complete court-ordered investigations.
• Investigate and make recommendations regarding courtesy supervision by outside agencies.
• Identify and develop community resources, including foster parents and residential facilities; coordinate licensing procedures.
• Serve as Placement Officer; investigate and monitor placement resources; transport juveniles.
• Coordinate and administer support programs for probation such as diversion or community service work.
• Engage in the role of a first responder or front-line law enforcement while acting in the course and scope of regular duties.

When performing institutions duties:

• Oversee and monitor the safety, security, treatment, recreation, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities of juveniles detained at a County juvenile facility.
• Counsel juveniles and their families; develop treatment plans including behavior modification goals; provide crisis intervention, reunification counseling, and placement preparation counseling; conduct or assist in group sessions to provide supportive counseling and self-help education.
• Monitor and enforce hall rules and safety and security measures; search juveniles for contraband.
• Perform intake duties such as receiving, recording, and securing valuables; assign rooms and orient new detainees to a County juvenile facility; complete and process paperwork for the admission, care, and release of juveniles and provides information on their legal rights; may conduct alcohol/drug testing as assigned.
• Communicate and consult with other probation officers, attorneys, families, law enforcement, and social service agencies regarding juvenile cases.
• Maintain daily logs and records and complies data for reports; write various reports regarding juvenile detainees and operations.
• Transport juveniles; engage in use of force to gain compliance and control or protect subjects or others as needed.
• Review medical orders; administer prescribed medications if appropriately certified.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following qualifications:
Education and Experience:

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Deputy Probation Officer I:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field;

OR

Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in criminal justice, social science, behavioral science, or a closely related field;

AND

Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public, keeping records, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Deputy Probation Officer II:

In addition to the qualifications listed above, one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer I, including the required Probation Officer CORE training, 832 PC training, and CPR/First Aid training.

Deputy Probation Officer III:

In addition to the qualifications listed in Deputy Probation Officer I, three (3) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Deputy Probation Officer II, service in a minimal variety of positions within the probation practice, completion of all required trainings, and confirmed demonstration of understanding and utilization of best practices in corrections.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must successfully complete and obtain the following department provided trainings within the first year of employment:
  1. A Probation Officer CORE certificate, by the authority of CCR Title 15, Sec. 131(a)(4);
  2. A certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 training, by the authority of California Penal Code Sec. 830-832; and
  3. A CPR/First Aid certification, by the authority of the Board of State and Community Corrections Training Manual.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONApply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at [email protected]
RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire (Pass/Fail): Those candidates that meet the minimum qualification review will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Background Questionnaire and be required to submit that questionnaire within the required 3-day time frame. Those candidates that pass this screening will be invited to participate in the written exam.
Written Examination-In Person Administration: A Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's placement on the eligibility list, the exam will consist of 10 sections with 70 multiple choice items and will take approximately two and a half hours. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination. A Candidate Orientation Booklet is available for candidates in preparation to take the BSCC Exam and can be found .

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III (A). This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• Six (6) Full-Time positions in the Probation Department located in one of the field offices in either Shingle Springs or South Lake Tahoe, CA or the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
  • *Lateral Transfers are encouraged to apply. Please attach all required certifications to your application*
• Two (2) Limited Term positions in the Probation Department located in Shingle Springs or the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
• Seven (7) Extra-Help positions in the Probation Department, located in Shingle Springs and the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Supervisory leave (Supervising Probation Officers only) and Bereavement Leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agree