Deputy Probation Officer I/II (Part-time)
Stanislaus CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 5197-26
Department: Probation
Division: Probation Field Services
Job classification: DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement, Probation
Summary
***This recruitment may close at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.***
THE POSITION
The Deputy Probation Officer II classification is the journey level Peace Officer position for officers who generally have at least one-year successful full-time experience as a sworn Probation Officer in a same or similar classification in a probation department and have successfully completed mandatory training such as the 174-hour California State Probation Officer Core training. Officers may be assigned to intake, investigation, supervision, or multi-agency collaborative projects in adult or juvenile casework in a variety of locations in Stanislaus County. Deputy Probation Officer assignments involve the possibility of bodily injury, dealing with angry, hostile, and potentially combative clientele, and exposure to chemical weapons such as pepper spray. This position may be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This position also performs related duties as assigned.- Additional compensation of 2.5% will be paid to eligible certified bilingual incumbents
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Apply By 5:00 PM
Orientation and Written Exam
Oral Interview
Polygraph Exam
May 01, 2026
May 15, 2026
May 28, 2026
Week of June 01, 2026
June 01, 2026
June 12, 2026
June 26, 2026
Week of June 29, 2026
July 01, 2026
July 17, 2026
July 30, 2026
Week of August 03, 2026
August 03, 2026
August 14, 2026
August 28, 2026
Week of August 31, 2026
September 01, 2026
September 11, 2026
September 25, 2026
Week of September 28, 2026
October 01, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 30, 2026
Week of November 02, 2026
November 02, 2026
November 13, 2026
December 03, 2026
Week of December 07, 2026
December 18, 2026
January 08, 2027
January 22, 2027
Week of January 25, 2027
Please note these dates are tentative and are subject to change.
Questions? We're Here to Help!
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Probation Department Recruitment Team at (209) 525-5459.
Examples of duties
- Review law enforcement or court referrals and apply State law and departmental policy to determine appropriate recommendation and disposition;
- Interview offenders, family members, victims and others critical to appropriate case disposition;
- Access and comprehend law enforcement, school, mental health, social services and other reference materials;
- Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face-to-face contact with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender. These contacts may take place within the office, various custodial facilities, the offender's home, school or place of work, or at various community locations;
- Prepare accurate and objective memos, court reports and statistical reports;
- Testify in court as required;
- Transport probationers as necessary or required;
- Conduct drug testing of probationers;
- Conduct searches of a probationer, his/her residence or vehicle as authorized by court order and departmental policy;
- Arrest probationers as authorized by State law and departmental policy;
- Locate, broker, and monitor social services to aid probationer and his/her family;
- Attend training classes and meetings;
- Develop and monitor individu
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