The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officers I who are peace officers responsible for investigating offenses and social history backgrounds of adult or juvenile offenders; writing reports and making recommendations to the court relative to adult and juvenile cases; supervising and counseling probationers, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), and mandatory supervision clients, in order to meet the conditions and goals of their probation; and conducting field investigations.
For detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer I job description.
We are also accepting applications for Probation Officer II, which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for both levels as appropriate.
NOTE: Probation Officer I is the trainee level of the Probation Officer series.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at http://www.sbcounty.gov/probation/main/.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and may require the incumbent to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must also enroll in, and successfully complete, the department's arming training, Field Training Officer (FTO) program, and maintain qualification standards; incumbents must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Shift Work: Some positions may require working various shifts, holidays and weekends. Incumbents may be required to work overtime.
Promotion: Probation Officer I's (Trainee) are eligible for promotion to Probation Officer II, $68,806.40 - $98,716.80 annually, upon meeting the minimum requirements for Probation Officer II and receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 18 months or be terminated.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Testing will take place the week of July 23, 2024*
*Please note test dates are subject to change and availability is limited.
There will be an in-person proctored computer assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Written Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Applying Rules
- Basic Math
NOTE: If you have applied for a similar position in another county and successfully passed the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) exam within the past year, you may be eligible to transfer your score.
**YOU MAY ONLY APPLY AND TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS **
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION: In order to prepare for the test, candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet for the Probation Officer Examination.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
Note: Applicants must be successful on the Online Test to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Online Test will be notified and invited by the Probation Department to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Click the following link to view a YouTube video of the Physical Agility Test: https://youtu.be/R9m3FPD-1iU
Note: Only those applicants successful in both the Online Test and Physical Agility Test will continue on to the background process.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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