Probation Officer I

Probation Officer I

$7,057 - $8,579/Monthly*

Are you driven to make a difference in your community? Start a meaningful and impactful career as a Probation Officer!

Probation Officers supervise a caseload of adult or juvenile probationers. They investigate, prepare, and present recommendations and reports to the Courts as Probation Department representatives on matters relating to probation cases and/or criminal violations of the law involving adults or juveniles.

As a Probation Officer I, you will learn how to:

• Interview clients, families, and other individuals to identify and evaluate various problems and determine how each case is to be treated
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with clients, refer to appropriate programs, set goals, and assess progress
• Facilitate Cognitive Behavioral therapy groups
• Conduct investigations, collect data, and interpret a variety of information in order to establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Supervise the conduct of, and perform case management services for, adults and/or juveniles on supervision, diversion, wardship, or pretrial monitoring
• Direct delivery of services/interventions based on the use of evidence-based approaches
• Testify as a witness in court to defend recommendations, and make persuasive and critical presentations of facts, arguments, and rebuttals
• Enforce legal conditions of supervision, diversion, wardship, or pretrial monitoring
• Prepare and complete comprehensive reports to the Court
• Perform field contacts, searches, and arrests
• Work collaboratively, and maintain written and verbal contact with service providers, attorneys, and collateral contacts

Ideal candidates will thrive in a team environment, have knowledge of the criminal and/or juvenile justice system, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess many of the following:

• Experience writing reports that included information from a variety of sources, as well as presenting oral reports
• Experience conducting interviews and obtaining information
• Experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• The ability to review, comprehend, and implement established policies and procedures
• Some experience utilizing and/or knowledge of evidence-based practices including the concept of accountability in working with adults and juveniles
• Basic computer skills to utilize software such as the Microsoft Office Suite
• English/Spanish bilingual skills are desired, but not required

Note: Individuals selected for this position shall serve a probationary period of one year.  In addition, Probation Officers are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code Section 830.5 and must successfully complete the Board of State and Community Corrections Probation Officer Core Course within one year of appointment. Incumbents must also successfully complete Penal Code 832 training within one year of appointment. Additionally, Probation Officers work non-traditional hours which may include weekend and evening hours.

Effective 5/8/23, individuals who possess United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien OR have the legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law, will be considered to meet the citizenship minimum standards for this position.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 12/18/25