Probation Officer III

Salary : $101,475.77 - $123,327.92 Annually
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: -O
Department: Probation Department (PRB)
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 30

Position Information
Join the County of Sonoma Probation Department as a Probation Officer III.
Starting salary up to $59.09/hour ($123,327.92/year) and a competitive total compensation package.

The Probation Department invites you to watch their video that highlights the work they do within the community we serve:
Probation Full-Length Video (English)

Probation Full-Length Video (Spanish)

Note: To be considered for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications in experience and education and have achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Examination for the Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer Classifications for Local Corrections.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:
•   Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
•   Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
•   Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays per year
•   County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
•   Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
•   Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
•   Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
•   Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
•   Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education About the Position
In the , Probation Officer IIIs (PO IIIs) are division leaders providing consultation, guidance, role-modeling, and coaching to entry- and journey-level Probation Officers. They conduct interviews, prepare court reports and recommendations, and represent the Probation Department in Court. Using a thorough understanding of case management strategies including evidence-based practices, PO IIIs facilitate cognitive behavioral groups and conduct one-on-one meetings with clients. Additionally, PO IIIs work collaboratively with service providers, stakeholders, and families of clients; conduct field contacts, searches, and arrests; and transport clients to/from programs or facilities, as needed. Ideal PO III candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a thorough knowledge of evidence-based practices, experience writing and presenting reports before the Courts, and working knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices in Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Community Corrections. Additionally, they will have:
•  Demonstrated an ability to address and problem-solve complex cases
•  Experience building rapport and developing quality interpersonal relationships with probation clients and working collaboratively with families, program providers, and other stakeholder groups
•  In-depth knowledge of and experience working with marginalized populations
•  Strong cultural competency in working with diverse backgrounds and ethnicities
•  Experience participating in department committees, initiatives, and development opportunities
•  The ability to effectively utilize justice systems, assessment tools, and case management systems
•  A passion for helping and serving others and the core belief that people have the ability to make positive behavioral changes Training and/or completed coursework in the following areas is highly desired:
•  Child Abuse Reporting Laws
•  Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
•  Determinate Sentencing Law
•  Evidence-Based Practices
•  Group Facilitation
•  Motivational Interviewing
•  Trauma Informed Care, Culturally Responsive, and Gender Specific Programming Please note: Probation Officers work non-traditional hours which may include weekend and evening hours.

Salary is negotiable. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the and our

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Probation Officer III position in the Probation Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified C ounty employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education: Any combination of experience, training and education which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include possession of a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology, administration of justice, or a closely related field, AND one year of full time professional probation experience equivalent to the journey-level class of Probation Officer II with the County of Sonoma.
OR
Significant academic course work in sociology, behavioral and social psychology, social casework, social welfare, counseling and guidance, or a closely related field AND two years of full time experience in a position equivalent, or closely related, to Correctional Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Juvenile Correctional Counselor, Social Worker, Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, or Probation Assistant with the County of Sonoma PLUS one year of full time professional probation experience equivalent to the journey-level class of Probation Officer II with the County of Sonoma.

Additional Requirements: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1029 - 1031, and the California Corrections Standards Authority, Title 15, Section 131, Minimum Standards for Selection, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards: United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (if a permanent resident alien has not obtained citizenship within three years after application for employment or is denied citizenship, he/she will be disqualified for peace officer status); have no prior felony conviction nor be under current formal probation supervision; and achieved a passing score on the California Corrections Standards Authority Probation Officer written exam, or equivalent prior to appointment.

Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo and successfully complete an in-depth background investigation, including a psychological evaluation, finger printing, criminal history check and a medical examination, including physical agilities testing.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of: sociology and psychology particularly as they relate to personality development, behavior patterns, motivation, and group and family dynamics; interviewing techniques and investigative procedures; principles of research methodology, report writing and basic statistics; written and oral communication, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; general community resources necessary to assist in crime and delinquency control; penal, business, health, safety and related codes pertaining to probation work.

Ability to: prepare and effectively present written and oral reports before the court and before adversaries to the court; analyze investigational material and make proper deductions and recommendations; establish and maintain personal working relationships with clients, staff and community agencies and representatives; read and understand written material, including abstracts, financial, legal and medical documents; exercise initiative, perseverance and patience; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds; apply existing laws, rules and regulations; effectively interview clients to obtain information on a variety of complex and sensitive subjects; physically restrain and/or apprehend offenders in the line of duty.

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