💼 Full-Time Position

Deputy Probation Officer

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Sacramento County Probation Department
📍 Sacramento, California, United States
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Location
Sacramento, California, United States
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Posted
May 16, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description


This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:


12/5/2025, 4/10/2026, and 10/9/2026



Under general supervision the Deputy Probation Officer performs professional work in the investigation of adult offenders or juvenile court referrals; supervises probationers; participates in the institutional care, custody, treatment, and counseling.



Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of



  • Principles and practices of probation work

  • Principles of social and correctional case and group work

  • Laws relating to criminal justice

  • Causes of crime and delinquency

  • Counseling techniques

  • Interviewing

  • Community resources available to probationers

  • Principles of investigation and laws governing search and seizure and preservation of evidence

  • Codes, standards and regulations governing care and treatmen...