Probation Assistant
The County of El Dorado invites applications for the position of: Probation Assistant
SALARY: $19.03 - $23.13 Hourly $1,522.40 - $1,850.40 Biweekly $3,298.53 - $4,009.20 Monthly $39,582.40 - $48,110.40 Annually
CLOSING DATE: 05/27/22 12:00 AM
Department: Probation
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
DESCRIPTION: The County Of El Dorado
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.
THE OPPORTUNITY Put your experience and passion for working in law enforcement administration into action! You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of skilled administrative work supporting and assisting Deputy Probation Officers with caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files. You will perform routine data inquiries, including extractions and entries in local and state law enforcement computerized databases, create, gather, and distribute documents, files, and records and may also conduct interviews with clients participating in a Probation program to collect standard information and/or provide routine information and instructions to clients and families.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Obtain information and other documentation from clients participating in a Probation program. Assist Deputy Probation Officers with performing caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files. Perform duties related to program administrative support; annotate and file information such as phone calls, letters, appointments, drug tests, and a variety of forms and documents. Collect urine samples for drug and alcohol testing; conduct and read test results; recommend responses for positive readings; document results and inform appropriate staff members. Maintain program statistics and prepare a variety of reports. Interview adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony offenders and family members; explain the terms and conditions of supervision. Assists clients in communicating with representatives of the department, community agencies, and others; provides case assistance; assists clients in completing forms; ask questions and obtain information on their behalf. Coordinate with other agencies; develop case history; monitor progress with terms and conditions by consulting with community service providers or other agencies. Gather information and contact various parties; communicate with clientele, law enforcement agencies, schools, parents, victims, and treatment providers, including residential facilities, courts, attorneys, other county, state or federal agencies, and other department staff. Refer clients who need additional assistance to appropriate departmental staff; prepares the necessary referral documents and confer with supervisor regarding clients who may need emergency assistance.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Probation Department is looking for an individual that has demonstrated administrative experience with performing casework support in a law enforcement program and experience working with the public, which included communicating effectively with difficult clients. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with case work, behavioral assessments, law enforcement, custodial corrections, or community corrections and will possess a positive attitude and enjoy handling sensitive information and working with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited institution with coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or other behavioral science, or a closely related field; OR 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. Prior experience with case work, behavioral assessments, law enforcement, custodial corrections, or community corrections is highly desirable. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
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. Written Exam (Pass/Fail): Candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be invited to take a written exam. The exam is a remotely administered clerical assessment and the examination link will be emailed to candidates the week of May 30, 2021. Those candidates that pass the written exam will move to the next phase of the recruitment which is a Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. The top ranking candidates from the training and experience evaluation will be invited to interview by the Probation Department. Based on the hiring 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 Probation Assistant. 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. If you are interested in the position of Probation Assistant within any County department, please submit your application. We currently have the following vacancies: One (1) full time vacancy in the Probation, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face-covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.