Full time
Sacramento County Probation Department
Sacramento, CA, USA
Definition
Under supervision, learns to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervises and counsels individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervises minors assigned to Work Project; and provides close supervision of minors placed on home supervision.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the entry level class in the Probation Officer class series. Incumbents in this class receive training and work experience in professional level case work and counseling to develop the skills necessary to provide care and control of juveniles in an institutional setting or under constructive custody of the juvenile court, preparatory to advancement to the journey level of the Probation Officer series. This class differs from the next higher class of Deputy Probation Officer in that incumbents in the latter class perform at the journey level in a variety of assignments involving adult and juvenile...