Probation Assistant

2 weeks ago

Merced, California, United States Merced County, CA Full time
Job Title: Probation Assistant

Merced County, CA is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Probation Assistant to join our team. As a Probation Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Probation Department in maintaining public safety and providing services to probationers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in tracking a caseload of probationers and ensuring that all fines and assessments are paid prior to expiration of probation.
  • Request courtesy supervision if necessary when probationers move from Merced County.
  • Return cases to Deputy Probation Officers for active supervision in appropriate situations.
  • Assist Deputy Probation Officers in adult/juvenile investigations and cases.
  • Process and transport clients, and perform follow-up duties concerning delinquent payments.
  • Administer drug testing to clients according to established procedures and guidelines.
  • Interview defendants at the County Jail and minors at the Juvenile Justice Facility.
  • Provide court reports on pre-trial detainees and oversee individuals during the pre-trial process.
  • Communicate with personnel from other agencies concerning the status/back grounds of probationers.
  • Conduct oral presentations before groups of probationers.
Requirements:
  • Equivalent to sixty (60) units from an accredited college or university with at least fifteen (15) units of course work in any one of the following or combination thereof: psychology, sociology, administration of justice, criminal justice, social work or other behavioral science.
  • Experience working in a Probation Department is preferred.
  • Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Benefits:
  • 10 days of vacation time in the first 5 years of continuous employment, 15 days in the second 5 years, and 20 days after 10 years.
  • 0.0625 hours of sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour, with unlimited accumulation.
  • 12 paid holidays annually, plus 2 optional holidays.
  • 5 days of bereavement leave.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as disability and life insurance.
  • A 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and a defined benefit retirement plan.