- Salary
- $44k – $62k/yr
- Location
- Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
For detailed information of the position, check out the Probation Assistant job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check that may include a polygraph prior to appointment.
Availability: Incumbents may be required to work nights and weekends.
Body Art Policy: While on duty, employees shall not have visible body modifications or body art, including but not limited to tattoos, piercings, stretching, branding, beading or implantation, and scarification. All body art must be completely covered while on duty by clothing, a skin-colored patch no larger than three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and 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. Applicants must meet both the education requirement and one of the experience options.Education
Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
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Experience
| Option 1: Two (2) years of full-time work experience performing clerical and data entry functions in an office environment, public contact, customer service, eliciting personal information, interpreting mandates, policies, procedures and regulations. |
| Option 2: One (1) year of full-time work experience performing clerical and data entry functions in an office environment, public contact, customer service, to include eliciting personal information, and interpreting mandates, policies, procedures and regulations, in a Probation Department. |
| Option 3: Thirty (30) semester / forty-five (45) quarter units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science* -AND- One (1) year of full-time work experience, as listed in Option 1. |
| Option 4: Six (6) months of related volunteer work of full-time work in a Probation and/or Correctional environment -AND- One (1) year of full-time work experience, as listed in Option 1. |
*A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts from an accredited institution (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) must be submitted with the application if qualifying under option 3. For all International Degree's, applications MUST include an international degree equivalency report attached to the application.
PREFERRED METHOD: Transcripts from institution
NOTE: The Probation Assistant classification is not a natural progression into the Probation Officer series.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer service driven individual with the ability to interpret and articulate rules, regulation, and procedures, demonstrating the ability to work with a diverse and demanding clientele, exhibiting confidentiality and professionalism to analyze situations and applying logic and rational thinking.
Examination: The selection process will consist of an online assessment followed by a competitive evaluation of qualifications. The online assessment will measure the knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Office Operations & Practices
- Public Contact
- Written Communication
- Using Technology
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.
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 recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
