Posting number: 2609-5703
Department: Probation
Job classification: PROBATION ASSISTANT
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Community Services, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Human Services, Community Development, Customer Service, Probation, Communications, Office and Administrative Support
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion.
Put your experience and passion for working in law enforcement administration into action! You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of skilled administrative work supporting and assisting Deputy Probation Officers with caseload management activities, including reviewing cases, scheduling appointments, preparing information contracts, and entering progress notes in case files. You will perform routine data inquiries, including extractions and entries in local and state law enforcement computerized databases, create, gather, and distribute documents, files, and records and may also conduct interviews with clients participating in a Probation program to collect standard information and/or provide routine information and instructions to clients and families.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.
The ideal candidate for the Probation Assistant position is a motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable professional with a strong background in administrative support, ideally in law enforcement, corrections, or a community-based setting. They possess excellent organizational and communication skills, maintain strict confidentiality, and demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability in fast-paced environments. With a working knowledge of probation procedures, court processes, and behavioral sciences, they are skilled in casework support, recordkeeping, and engaging with diverse populations with empathy and professionalism. Proficient in modern office technologies, they efficiently manage multiple priorities while supporting department operations with accuracy. As a collaborative team member, they lead by example, foster a positive and inclusive work culture, and are deeply committed to integrity, service, continuous growth, and upholding the highest standards of conduct aligned with the Probation Department's mission and values.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited institution with coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or other behavioral science, or a closely related field;
Two (2) years of experience working with members of the public, keeping records, interpreting and applying laws and regulations, and working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Prior experience with case work, behavioral assessments, law enforcement, custodial corrections, or community corrections is highly desirable.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Probation Assistant as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resourcesjenny.thomas@edcgov.us
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The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
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Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Probation Assistant. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Probation Assistant, please submit your application. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
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