Deputy Probation Officer II

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Deputy Probation Officer II is a fully experienced journey-level worker responsible for conducting probation presentence investigations for the courts and/or doing field supervision of adult and/or juvenile probationers. An appointee must be willing to work in a variety of assignments and could be assigned to a specialized Field Unit where staff may be authorized to qualify and carry a firearm for certain aspects of their job duties.

To qualify for appointment to a position, an applicant must:

• be fully trained as a Deputy Probation Officer as mandated by California's Board of State and Community Corrections, which includes Basic Probation Officer Core (BPOC) and 832 (Peace Officer Arrest Powers) Training
• have a minimum of six months experience performing county probation field investigative or field supervision work in the state of California
• meet State of California requirements for appointment to a peace officer position
• have less than a three-year break in such service on the date of appointment to an Orange County position if not currently employed as a journey-level county field deputy probation officer in the State of California.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have successfully completed any training required under the California Penal Code and regulations of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and California's Board of State and Community Corrections.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal applicant will possess extensive professional work experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge
  • Understand human behavior as it relates to the supervision of staff, adults and/or youth
  • Recognize and understand the laws, policies and procedures pertaining to working with youth
  • Lead, initiate, and implement cognitive behavioral therapy through programs, activities, and trainings for clients and clients families/friends to better develop their interactions with each other and society

• Building Trust I Adaptability
  • Interact with peers, clients and staff in a way that gives them confidence in one's motives and representations and those of the organization
  • Seen as direct and truthful; keep confidences, promises and commitments, and observe principles set forth in Code of Ethics
  • Adapt well to changes in assignments and priorities
  • Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
  • Approach change positively and adjust behaviors accordingly

• Work Standards I Planning and Organizing
  • Set high standards and well-defined, realistic goals for one's self
  • Display a high level of effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Motivated to achieve goals and assignments
  • Organize work, set priorities, and determine resources requirements
  • Determine necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals

• Oral/Written Communication
  • Build consensus amongst diverse groups for the purpose of meeting business objectives
  • Provide information in clear, organized, and a timely manner and varies style and tone to fit the purpose and audience
  • Demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy and tact when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders, collaborative partners, law enforcement, and the Court
  • Prepare and produce written reports and evaluations
  • Clearly convey and receive information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback