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Job Description
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officer IIIs who perform a variety of complex, specialized functions relative to the investigation, surveillance, supervision, and rehabilitation of adult and juvenile probationers and Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). Probation Officer IIIs work on special assignments such as coordinating and training probation officers in the area of assignment; acting as safety officer; performing personnel investigations; conducting new employee background investigations; performing program evaluations; planning and implementing department projects; making presentations to community groups; and serving on participative management work groups/committees. Probation Officer IIIs may also advise, instruct, and assist with the supervision of other Probation Officers.
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer III job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Availability: Incumbent may be assigned to institutions or special programs and may be assigned shift or variable work, including weekend and holiday hours.
Peace Officer Status: Incumbent must possess peace officer status and must be willing to complete the department's arming training and accept an armed position.
Background: Incumbent must meet AND maintain peace officer status (P.C. 832) and pass an extensive background investigation.
License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
NOTE: Incumbents must become familiar with Evidence-Based Practices and Cognitive Therapeutic Modalities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both the education and experience requirements for one the following options:
OPTION EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Option 1 Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 2 Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field, to which half must be upper division level units.
Four (4) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 3 Associates degree or its equivalent coursework units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field.
Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 4 Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test
Seven (7) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
** NOTE : Probation Officer I experience is not considered to be journey level, or qualifying experience.
*A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application unless candidate has qualified associate's degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess diverse experience as a probation officer, current Peace Officer status, experience in juvenile, adult, and administrative assignments, leadership skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to accept an armed position.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Probation
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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