Deputy probation officer job description
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Example deputy probation officer requirements on a job description
Deputy probation officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in deputy probation officer job postings.
Sample deputy probation officer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
- Current law enforcement certification.
- Prior work experience in criminal justice or related field.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
Sample required deputy probation officer soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Deputy probation officer job description example 1
KBR deputy probation officer job description
**Title:**
TRMC Deputy Chief Data Officer
The successfully selected candidate for this Deputy Chief Data Officer (DCDO) position will be a full-time employee of the KBR team supporting our Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) contract with integration of Big Data/Knowledge management project. The DCDO, will be responsible for overseeing knowledge management of TRMC business data and investments designed to make technical data more discoverable, accessible, and usable across DoD. The DCDO will work directly with Test and Training ranges, helping CTEIP, JMETC and T&E S&T deploy KM-friendly solutions while delivering pilot and prototype Big Data / Knowledge Management solutions in conjunction with TRMC T&E Big Data Analytics & Knowledge Management initiative. The selected candidate will lead and mentor a cross-organizational team working together to identify barriers and complete required technical work. Develop innovative technical and non-technical solutions and methodologies to DoD-wide problems within internal & external cost/schedule/capability constraints. Work with senior leadership to estimate and plan resources to implement plan across TRMC PE and Service T&E budgets. Advocate and defend big data investment plan with Services/Agencies to ensure successful execution of TRMC's big data initiative. Communicate TRMC vision for big data in DoD Strategic Plan for T&E Resources and appropriate DoD T&E community forums. Become established as a functional authority on big data investments in the T&E community. These solutions will serve as the basis of a major, multi-year investment that will streamline knowledge management and data analysis across the Department.
**Must have the following:**
+ _**Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance**_
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
+ A minimum of 12 years program related experience in related areas with at least 7 years' experience to include the following: a. DoD Testing and Training Ranges, b. Military Instrumentation Systems c. Data Analysis Distributed Test and or Training Experience
+ Experience working with DoD Wide Area Networks and familiarity with various network architectures, multicast data flows, and common protocols
**Prefer Knowledge in any or all of the following:**
+ Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
+ Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Environments
+ Test Analysis and Test Planning
+ DREN, SDREN and DISN engineering experience
+ Middleware protocols- HLA, DIS and TENA
+ TRMC, CTEIP and S&T Programs
+ DoD Programs and Acquisition process
+ Testing in Distributed Exercises/Events
+ CHEETAS
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
TRMC Deputy Chief Data Officer
The successfully selected candidate for this Deputy Chief Data Officer (DCDO) position will be a full-time employee of the KBR team supporting our Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) contract with integration of Big Data/Knowledge management project. The DCDO, will be responsible for overseeing knowledge management of TRMC business data and investments designed to make technical data more discoverable, accessible, and usable across DoD. The DCDO will work directly with Test and Training ranges, helping CTEIP, JMETC and T&E S&T deploy KM-friendly solutions while delivering pilot and prototype Big Data / Knowledge Management solutions in conjunction with TRMC T&E Big Data Analytics & Knowledge Management initiative. The selected candidate will lead and mentor a cross-organizational team working together to identify barriers and complete required technical work. Develop innovative technical and non-technical solutions and methodologies to DoD-wide problems within internal & external cost/schedule/capability constraints. Work with senior leadership to estimate and plan resources to implement plan across TRMC PE and Service T&E budgets. Advocate and defend big data investment plan with Services/Agencies to ensure successful execution of TRMC's big data initiative. Communicate TRMC vision for big data in DoD Strategic Plan for T&E Resources and appropriate DoD T&E community forums. Become established as a functional authority on big data investments in the T&E community. These solutions will serve as the basis of a major, multi-year investment that will streamline knowledge management and data analysis across the Department.
**Must have the following:**
+ _**Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance**_
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
+ A minimum of 12 years program related experience in related areas with at least 7 years' experience to include the following: a. DoD Testing and Training Ranges, b. Military Instrumentation Systems c. Data Analysis Distributed Test and or Training Experience
+ Experience working with DoD Wide Area Networks and familiarity with various network architectures, multicast data flows, and common protocols
**Prefer Knowledge in any or all of the following:**
+ Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
+ Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Environments
+ Test Analysis and Test Planning
+ DREN, SDREN and DISN engineering experience
+ Middleware protocols- HLA, DIS and TENA
+ TRMC, CTEIP and S&T Programs
+ DoD Programs and Acquisition process
+ Testing in Distributed Exercises/Events
+ CHEETAS
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Deputy probation officer job description example 2
COUNTY OF MERCED deputy probation officer job description
Overall testing process will take approximately 2 hours.
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full Time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $24.79 - $31.68 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III
* Responsible for the intake/investigation and/or supervision of cases involving offenders.
* Serves as intake officer in determining if a juvenile petition will be filed.
* Conducts an inquiry into the nature of a reported offense or conduct of a client and the circumstances surrounding same.
* Interviews clients, families and interested individuals to determine the nature of their community, school, and employment, financial or marital difficulties.
* Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face to face contact, in various locations, with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender.
* Talks to the referring law enforcement officer and victims about the case.
* Prepares and submits a court report outlining pertinent information and recommending a course of action.
* May present the report in court and answer the court's questions concerning the case.
* Reviews case files; develops a plan for making regular contacts with the probationer and providing counsel, guidance, and support.
* Holds regular interview and counseling sessions with the probationers advising clients of available community resources.
* Arranges for financial payments to be made.
* Reviews progress of the case with supervisor.
* Conducts search and seizure of person, property and vehicles.
* Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining a combative youth/adult.
* May arrest, detain and take into custody both juvenile and adult probationers.
* Collects urine samples from clients for chemical testing.
* Prepares affidavits of probation violations.
* Prepares reports regarding adoptions/custody of minors.
* Cooperates with State and local social service, mental health and law-enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest.
* Represent the department at court hearings.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Level I None
Level II One (1) year of professional probation experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I in Merced County.
Level III Two (2) years of professional probation experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer II in Merced County.
Education:
Graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university with a degree.
Applications will be accepted for those in the last semester of an accredited college or university.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Training:
Training and background, to meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031.
Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officers powers.
Certification Level III:
The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of employment. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination.
Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search, and seizure and weapons qualification.
Satisfactorily complete the Merced County Probation Department's Armed Academy.
Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Basic Probation Officer Core Course to include a physical conditioning element certified by the Board of Corrections for Deputy Probation Officers, and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
* Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
* Testify in court as required.
* Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
* Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
* Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
* Effectively represent the department, Train other staff; Conduct presentations.
* Physically subdue and restrain clients.
* Conduct searches of a client, his/her residence or vehicle as authorized by court order or departmental policy.
* Be physically fit to perform the following: detain, restrain and handcuff, both resisting and non-resisting persons, run short distances, search probationers, walk up flights of stairs, drive a vehicle, safely operate a weapon.
* May be required to carry a firearm.
* Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
* Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
* Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
* Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
* Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
* Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
* Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
* Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
* Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
* Provisions of the Civil, Penal, Welfare and Institutions
* Education, Vehicle and Health and Safety Codes relating to probation work.
* Modern probation casework, objectives, principles, and methods including individual and group behavior.
* Psychology as applied to both juvenile and adult offenders.
* Community, public and private agencies available to provide services for the probationer.
Ability to:
Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III
* Independently analyze investigation material and make proper deductions.
* Interview clients and elicit necessary information.
* Prepare and present effective written and oral reports.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with probationers and others.
* Work cooperatively with peace officers and related social services agencies.
Deputy Probation Officer II/III
* Direct, train and mentor other staff.
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full Time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $24.79 - $31.68 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III
* Responsible for the intake/investigation and/or supervision of cases involving offenders.
* Serves as intake officer in determining if a juvenile petition will be filed.
* Conducts an inquiry into the nature of a reported offense or conduct of a client and the circumstances surrounding same.
* Interviews clients, families and interested individuals to determine the nature of their community, school, and employment, financial or marital difficulties.
* Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face to face contact, in various locations, with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender.
* Talks to the referring law enforcement officer and victims about the case.
* Prepares and submits a court report outlining pertinent information and recommending a course of action.
* May present the report in court and answer the court's questions concerning the case.
* Reviews case files; develops a plan for making regular contacts with the probationer and providing counsel, guidance, and support.
* Holds regular interview and counseling sessions with the probationers advising clients of available community resources.
* Arranges for financial payments to be made.
* Reviews progress of the case with supervisor.
* Conducts search and seizure of person, property and vehicles.
* Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining a combative youth/adult.
* May arrest, detain and take into custody both juvenile and adult probationers.
* Collects urine samples from clients for chemical testing.
* Prepares affidavits of probation violations.
* Prepares reports regarding adoptions/custody of minors.
* Cooperates with State and local social service, mental health and law-enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest.
* Represent the department at court hearings.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Level I None
Level II One (1) year of professional probation experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I in Merced County.
Level III Two (2) years of professional probation experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer II in Merced County.
Education:
Graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university with a degree.
Applications will be accepted for those in the last semester of an accredited college or university.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Training:
Training and background, to meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031.
Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officers powers.
Certification Level III:
The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of employment. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination.
Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search, and seizure and weapons qualification.
Satisfactorily complete the Merced County Probation Department's Armed Academy.
Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Basic Probation Officer Core Course to include a physical conditioning element certified by the Board of Corrections for Deputy Probation Officers, and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
* Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
* Testify in court as required.
* Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
* Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
* Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
* Effectively represent the department, Train other staff; Conduct presentations.
* Physically subdue and restrain clients.
* Conduct searches of a client, his/her residence or vehicle as authorized by court order or departmental policy.
* Be physically fit to perform the following: detain, restrain and handcuff, both resisting and non-resisting persons, run short distances, search probationers, walk up flights of stairs, drive a vehicle, safely operate a weapon.
* May be required to carry a firearm.
* Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
* Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
* Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
* Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
* Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
* Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
* Occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
* Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
* Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
* Provisions of the Civil, Penal, Welfare and Institutions
* Education, Vehicle and Health and Safety Codes relating to probation work.
* Modern probation casework, objectives, principles, and methods including individual and group behavior.
* Psychology as applied to both juvenile and adult offenders.
* Community, public and private agencies available to provide services for the probationer.
Ability to:
Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III
* Independently analyze investigation material and make proper deductions.
* Interview clients and elicit necessary information.
* Prepare and present effective written and oral reports.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with probationers and others.
* Work cooperatively with peace officers and related social services agencies.
Deputy Probation Officer II/III
* Direct, train and mentor other staff.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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