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Deputy Probation Officer III
- Nevada County (Nevada City, CA)
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Deputy Probation Officer III
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Deputy Probation Officer III
Salary
$79,789.08 - $97,406.04 Annually
Location
Nevada City 95959, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-0124
Department
Probation Department
Opening Date
05/15/2025
Closing Date
6/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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Definition and Class Characteristics
Join the Nevada County Probation team and benefit our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve!
As a Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) III you will:
+ Collaborate with Nevada County Superior Court and other law enforcement and justice partners.
+ Investigate, supervise, and counsel adult and juvenile probationers to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions of probation.
+ Recommend sentencing to the courts and provide for the rehabilitation of probationers.
+ Participate in mentoring and training DPO I/IIs.
The ideal DPO candidate will be:
+ Enthusiastic about the Probation Department’s mission.
+ A collaborative participant in department projects.
+ A motivating force to help probationers achieve goals through evidence-based practices.
The Deputy Probation Officer III is the advanced journey level in the class series. Incumbents are distinguished from those in the next lower class in that they are generally given only the most unusual and difficult assignments and may attain high levels of knowledge and proficiency in particularly difficult areas of probation work and act as specialists or consultants in these fields.
Work with one of the top probation departments in California!
The Nevada County Probation Department conducts research to provide evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. Nevada County Probation prides itself in having the lowest prison recidivism rate in the state. The department works closely with the Nevada County Superior Court, treatment providers, law enforcement, and justice partners inside and outside of the County. Numerous Probation employees have earned awards at the state level for their hard work and dedication to the field. Much of this is due to the focus on hiring quality individuals combined with an emphasis on professional training.
Why Nevada County? Nevada County leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, endeavors to create a high-performing organization, and recognizes employee contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens, and provides programming to help keep us safe and healthy.
The County of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Learn more about this position, including minimum requirements,here.
Education and Experience Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminology or one of the behavioral or social sciences or a related field.
Equivalent to one year of experience performing duties comparable to a Deputy Probation Officer I.
Three years of social casework experience at least two of which must be in a position comparable to that of Deputy Probation Officer II in Nevada County.
Licenses and Certificates
Compliance with all relevant pre- and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including:
Arrest, search and seizure certification and State Board of Corrections mandated core training prior to Employment.
Some assignments may require arming and State-mandated training, including PC 832.
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
+ Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
+ Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
+ Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
+ Blue Shield Trio HMO
+ Kaiser HMO
+ PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
+ PERS Platinum PPO
+ PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
+ Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
+ Basic Term Life
+ Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
+ Optional Dependent Term Life
+ Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
+ Did not graduate High School or GED
+ High School or GED
+ Some College
+ Associates Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree
02
This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Which best describes your field of study?
+ Administration of Justice
+ Criminology
+ Law Enforcement
+ Psychology
+ Sociology
+ Related Field
+ Other
+ No Degree
03
If you selected 'Related Field' or 'Other', please state your field of study.
04
How many years of experience do you have performing social casework?
+ None
+ Less than 1 year
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ 2 years to less than 3 years
+ 3 years to less than 4 years
+ More than 4 years
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Which best describes your years of experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer II?
+ No experience
+ Less than one year
+ 1 year to less than 2 years
+ 2 years to less than 3 years
+ 3 years to less than 4 years
+ 4 years to less than 5 years
+ 5 or more years
06
Have you attached your PC832 Arrest, Search and Seizure certificate AND your Deputy Probation Officer Core Course certificate? Failure to attach these may disqualify you from further consideration.
+ Yes
+ No, I do not have one
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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