Senior Deputy Probation Officer

Description

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following :

• A general salary increases (GSI) of 3.5% effective July 5 2026.
• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an Associates degree 3.5% for completion of a Bachelors degree OR 5% for completion of a Graduate degree.
• Annual Leave - A candidate selected for this position will earn 112 hours of Annual Leave per year increasing to 152 hours after 5 years of service.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the Countys 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and / or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 2.5% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - You are offered a flexible credit allowance of up to $16692 annually for purchasing medical dental and / or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical dental and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the Countys defined pension plan. If eligible you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• Bilingual Incentive - Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I) $1.38 per hour (Level (II) or $2.81 per hour (Level III).
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Uniform Allowance - A uniform allowance of $1050 on November 1st of each year.
• Textbook and Tuition - Up to a maximum of $2000 per fiscal year in accordance with the memorandum of agreement.
• Armed Unit Premium Pay : In accordance with Sec. 607 of the Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association - Probation Unit (VCPPOA-PROB) Probation employees designated by the Director of the Probation Agency to carry a firearm in the course of performing assigned duties during assigned working hours shall be eligible to receive premium pay of seven and one-half percent (8.5%) of their base hourly pay (exclusive of other additions).

THE POSITION :

This recruitment will be utilized to fill positions in different assigned areas such as field investigative or specialty assignment and in a Juvenile Facilities assignment. The ideal candidate for either assigned area is one with a diversity of experience that has developed a broad understanding of the Agencys operations and one who has shown a commitment to fulfill the mission of the Agency.

Work typically is performed in field the Juvenile Facilities office or court settings. Incumbents may encounter hostile reactions from clients and others while performing the job and may be required to restrain assaultive combative or violent offenders.

In a field investigative or specialty assignment :

Under general direction a Senior Deputy Probation Office (Sr. DPO) assists the supervisor in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a unit and may assume the responsibilities of the Supervising Deputy Probation Officer (SDPO) in their absence. Train and evaluate staff review and audit subordinates cases; complete assignments which require specialized skills; may perform any and all responsibilities of a Deputy Probation Officer II (DPO II) which may include : investigate and recommend disposition of juvenile and adult cases; determine appropriate treatment plans; monitor the progress of those placed on probation; refer probationers to appropriate community resources; provide case work services in correctional facilities programs or in field units; can be assigned to an armed or unarmed unit; perform arrests residential searches and other peace officer duties and may work with other law enforcement agencies to promote public safety and performs other related duties as required. Work typically is performed in field corrections facilities office or court settings. Incumbents may encounter hostile reactions from clients and others in the course of performing the job and may be required to restrain assaultive combative or violent offenders. Applicants must be willing and able to work any shift assignment including rotating shifts nights holidays weekends and overtime as required.

In a Juvenile Facilities assignment :

Under general supervision (I) direction (II) or administrative guidance / review (III) performs progressively complex correction services duties associated with the custodial care supervision and guidance of persons detained in a facility or released on furlough and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Juvenile Facilities including Watch Commander functions. Perform all responsibilities of a DPO I or DPO II assigned to the Juvenile Facilities. Applicants must be willing and able to work any shift assignment including rotating shifts nights holidays weekends and overtime as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

Senior Deputy Officer differs from the next higher class Supervising Deputy Probation Officer in that the latter is the first line supervisor responsible for the coordination direction scheduling and supervision of either field services a special program or an institution.

PAYROLL TITILE : Senior Deputy Probation Officer

Senior Deputy Probation Officer is represented by Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association (VCPPOA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE : Tuesday November 18 2025

CLOSING DATE : Continuous and may close at any time; therefore the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

Education / Experience :

Any combination of education experience and / or training which would indicate possession of the requisite knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs). Possession of the requisite KSAs can be demonstrated by :

A) Bachelors degree AND at least three (3) years of experience as a Deputy Probation Officer

OR

B) Five (5) years of experience as a Deputy Probation Officer

Supplemental Information :

Applicants must be willing and able to work any shift assignment including rotating shifts holidays weekends and overtime as required.

Necessary Special Requirements :

Must not be convicted of a felony.

Must possess and maintain a valid class C California driver license.

Work typically is performed either in the field correctional facilities or an office environment. Incumbents may encounter hostile reactions from others in the course of performing the job and may be required to restrain rebellious and violent individuals. Incumbents are required to work overtime and rotating shifts (including nights weekends and holidays) and flexible schedules to accommodate training and other special needs of the Agency. As dictated by operational needs staff will be reassigned to other schedules facilities and programs regardless of their initial and / or desired assignments.

Participate in and successfully complete all officer safety training classes PC832 (Arrest Search and Seizure) Public Safety-First Aid with Naloxone Supervisor Core and Juvenile Core / Transfer Core. Maintain proficiency in Agency approved tactics such as control / restraint methods the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper spray Conducted Energy Weapon (TASER) mechanical restraints and blocking and defensive striking techniques. Another medical exam may be required if the PC 832 Arrest Search and Seizure course is not completed at least 6 months from the date of the pre-employment medical screening evaluation.

Probationary Period - individuals appointed to the position of Sr. DPO are required to serve probationary period of 1040 hours subject to satisfactory performance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE : This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply on-line please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education / Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE : If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency / entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

APPLICATION EVALUATION qualifying : All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will continue through the screening and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying : All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS - 100% of Overall Score - both examinations weighted equally.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION #1 (Agency Specific Content) - (pass threshold is 70%) : Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an examination administered to assess the candidates knowledge of the Ventura County Probation Agency. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to continue in the promotional process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION #2 (General Profession Content) - (pass threshold is 70%) : A job-related written examination will be administered to test candidates knowledge of areas such as adult and juvenile investigations adult and juvenile field services juvenile custody and juvenile intake / community confinement. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to continue in the promotional process.

Only those candidates who successfully pass both written examinations will be placed on the eligible list. The list may be extended at the discretion of the Director Human no instance shall this eligible list be maintained for longer than two (2) years.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term) Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies within the Ventura County Probation Agency. There is currently one (1) vacant Regular position.

For further information regarding this recruitment please contact Kristy Madrigal by email at or by telephone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Counsel,Presentation Skills,Motivational Interviewing,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Case Management,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 85156 - 111236