Deputy Probation Officer I/II

Salary : $54,936.00 - $99,612.00 Annually Location : Colusa, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00006 Department: Probation Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics If you have a strong sense of justice and a commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration, we invite you to join our team as a Deputy Probation Officer here at Colusa County. As a Deputy Probation Officer, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals reintegrate into society and make positive changes in their lives. You will work closely with individuals who have been placed on probation, ensuring they follow court-ordered conditions, receive necessary support services, and have the opportunity to rehabilitate and thrive. Feel free to explore the job descriptions to determine if we are a good match for you HERE. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings. What's this Job All About? In this role you will have the opportunity to investigate cases of juvenile delinquency or dependency and adult applicants for probation; supervise and counsel juveniles and adults on probation; and to prepare reports and recommendations for court. In addition, this assignment includes facilitating and coordinating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based rehabilitative group programming in a justice-involved setting, including Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and the Batterers' Treatment Program. You will deliver and support structured probation programs guided by research-supported, evidence-based practices designed to improve participant outcomes, promote accountability, and enhance community safety. Selection Procedure (subject to change) The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process: Applications will be accepted until March 8, 2026 (extended). BSCC Probation Officer Examination will tentatively be held the week of March 23, 2026 (revised) Oral Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026 (revised) Background Investigation and Psychological Exam Medical Exam Do our values speak to you? Deliver WOW Through Service to Others & Our Community Embrace and Drive Change Create FUN Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded Pursue Growth and Learning Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit Be Passionate and Determined Be Humble and Kind What are the benefits? A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too! A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience A LIFETIME PAYCHECK(3% @ 50 for Classic Members and 2.5% @ 57 for New Members) -As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you-Unless you choose a premium health care plan. Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff. 457 Deferred Compensation. PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick. Vacation Parity-Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary. COME WORK FOR THE FABULOUS COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU! Supervision & Examples of Duties Deputy Probation Officer I Receives direction from the Chief Probation Officer and direct supervision from the supervising Probation Officers. Deputy Probation Officer II Receives direction from the Chief Probation Officer and supervision from the supervising Probation Officers. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Deputy Probation Officer I Experience: Some experience in the field of probation or law enforcement is desirable. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or closely related field. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a certificate of completion of course prescribed by commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) pursuant to Section 832 of the California Penal Code. Completion of or the ability to complete the STC Probation Officer CORE Course and the possession of, or the ability to obtain California Penal Code 832 Certification. Learn to facilitate Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Batterers' Treatment Program (BTP)and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy programs. Obtain MRT and BTP certification within a timeframe established by the department, as required by assignment. Deputy Probation Officer II- In addition to the Qualifications for a Deputy Probation Officer I: Experience: One year of experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I in the County of Colusa. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or closely related field. License or Certificate: Completion of the STC Probation Officer CORE Course and the possession of California Penal Code 832 Certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain, MRT and BTP certification as required by assignment. Supplemental InformationSalary Information: Deputy Probation Officer I: $4,578 - $7,518 Based on a 40-hour week. Deputy Probation Officer II: $5,057 - $8,301 Based on a 40-hour week. The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa. You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying. All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process. Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date. Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned. It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews. The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions? If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process: For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit Email the Human Resources Department at or call 530-458-0420. Addtional Information: Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies. Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications. The county participates in E-Verify. Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary 01 This assignment includes facilitating and coordinating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based rehabilitative group programming in a justice-involved setting. Programming and coordination duties may require a flexible work schedule, including working a minimum of two (2) evenings per week. Additionally, Deputy Probation Officers serve as "on-call" officer as scheduled. On-call assignments may require responding to work-related matters outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. On-call duties are assigned on a rotating basis in accordance with departmental needs and may require timely response (typically within one hour) to emergent situations. I acknowledge and understand these assignment requirements. Yes No 02 This assignment involves facilitating probation programming that is guided by research-supported approaches, often referred to as "evidence-based practices." These programs are designed to help improve outcomes for participants, support accountability, and enhance community safety. One example of this work includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based programming, which focuses on helping individuals better understand the connection between their thoughts, decisions, and behaviors in order to support positive change.This assignment requires learning and facilitating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based programming. Prior certification or experience is not required at the time of application. Are you willing to learn and perform these duties as part of the assignment? Yes No 03 This position requires obtaining Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and Batterers' Treatment Program (BTP) certifications within a timeframe established by the department, typically during the 12-month probationary period. Do you currently possess, or are you willing to obtain, these certifications if selected? Yes No 04 Conviction of a crime is not necessarily a bar to employment. Each case is considered separately based on job requirements. DO NOT INCLUDE: (a) Any arrest or detention that did not result in conviction, (b) Any conviction for which the record has been judicially ordered sealed, expunged, or statutorily eradicated, (c) Any misdemeanor conviction for which probation has been successfully completed (or otherwise discharged) and the case has been judicially dismissed, (d) Any arrest for which a pretrial or post-trial diversion program has been successfully completed, (e) Traffic violations under $150.00, or (f) Convictions more than two years old for violation of Health and Safety Code Sections 11357(b) or (c), 11360(b), 11364, 11365 and 11550 as related to marijuana.Other than the exceptions noted in the paragraph above, items (a) through (f), as an adult, have you ever been convicted of a crime?If you answered YES provide the following: the date, the charge or offense, the type of charge or offense (misdemeanor or felony), the City and State, the court, and the action taken. Failure to list all convictions other than those excluded above may disqualify you from further consideration. 05 Do you have a valid California driver's license? Yes No 06 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04