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Supervising Deputy Probation Officer

Salary

$91,684.92 - $111,928.44 Annually

Location

Nevada City 95959, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0081

Department

Probation Department

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/14/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19, 2026.

The Nevada County Probation Departmentis seeking a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer to complete our outstanding team! Join us and contribute to our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve.

The Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO) position is a leadership role in the Probation Department and is the first-level supervisor in the Deputy Probation Officer series.

As a SDPO, you will be involved in:

+ Mentor, train, and guide deputy probation officers in the implementation of evidence-based interventions.

+ Review sentencing recommendations to the Courts.

+ Support deputy probation officers in the rehabilitation of probationers.

+ Supervise and evaluate assigned officers in the performance of their duties.

The ideal SDPO candidate will be passionate about the Probation Department’s mission, a collaborative participant in department projects, and a motivating force to help the team achieve its mission.

Why Probation?

Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department provides evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest recidivism rates in the state. Our department collaborates closely with a variety of community partners and stakeholders. Several Probation employees have earned state-level awards for their hard work and dedication. This success is due to our focus on hiring quality individuals who are a good fit for our organization, and emphasizing professional training.

Why Nevada County?

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, we make a difference in the lives of our community members every day.

Health & Wellness Benefits: (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits) This full-time position comes with an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. We also offer optional flexible spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care), 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, and a variety of other benefits. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program through the Department of Education.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Read more about this job and the minimum qualificationshere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1066702?keywords=supervising%20dep&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

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.

AND

Three years of journey-level probation casework in a parole or probation program at a level equivalent to Nevada County’s classification of Deputy Probation Officer II or III.

Licenses and Certificates

Unless previously completed, within one year of hire, must successfully pass applicable Corrections Standards Authority approved “Core” training and a law enforcement procedures (PC 832) course on search and seizure procedures certified by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission.

Completion of Corrections Standards Authority approved “Supervisor Core” course within one year of hire.

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

[email protected]

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

Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

+ Criminology

+ Social Sciences

+ Behavioral Sciences

+ Related Field

+ Other

+ No Diploma or Degree

03

If you selected "Related Field", please explain.

04

How many years of experience do you have performing journey-level probation casework in a parole or probation program at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Deputy Probation Officer II or III? The Deputy Probation Officer II job description may be found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1066707?keywords=deputy%20probation%20officer%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications The Deputy Probation Officer III job description may be found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1066708?keywords=deputy%20probation%20officer%20III&pagetype=classSpecifications

+ 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

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 or more years

05

Have you completed the Probation Officer Core Training as issued by the California State and Community Corrections Board?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Which best describes your PC832 Arrest, Search and Seizure certification?

+ I am not certified

+ I possess a PC832 Arrest, Search and Seizure certificate

07

Have you attached your PC832 Arrest, Search and Seizure certificate AND your Deputy Probation Officer Core Course certificate? Please upload a copy of your certification in order to be given full 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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