Probation Assistant I

Probation Assistant I - Countywide Promotional Opportunity

Salary

$52,748.40 - $64,394.88 Annually

Location 

Nevada City 95959, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0152

Department

Probation Department

Definition and Class Characteristics

 

COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

 

OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE. 

 

Interviews for selected candidates will be held on July 10th

Join the Nevada County Probation team and benefit our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve!

As a Probation Assistant (PA) you will:

• Collaborate with Nevada County Superior Court and other law enforcement and justice partners.
• Assist Deputy Probation Officers in investigating, supervising and counseling adult and juvenile probation­ers to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions of probation.
• Assist in recommending sentencing to the Courts and providing for the rehabilitation of probationers.

The ideal PA candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic about the Probation Department’s mission
• A collaborative participant in department projects
• A motivating force to help probationers achieve goals through evidence-based practices

Probation Assistant I is the preparative class of the series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity.

Probation Assistant II is the advanced journey level in the class series. Incumbents are fully qualified to autonomously perform the full range of duties and exercise considerable independent judgment in helping provide supervision and counseling to a caseload of probationers, conducting pre-court investigations, and recommending sentencing to the Courts.

Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department conducts research to provide evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. Nevada County Probation prides itself in having the lowest prison recidivism rate in the state. The department works closely with the Nevada County Superior Court, treatment providers, law enforcement, and justice partners inside and outside of the County. Numerous Probation employees have earned awards at the state level for their hard work and dedication to the field. Much of this is due to the focus on hiring quality individuals combined with an emphasis on professional training.

Why Nevada County? Nevada County leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, flexible schedules, and even a telework option, depending on program needs!

The County of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Read the full job description here.

 

Education and Experience Required

 

Probation Assistant I:

Equivalent to 30 college units from an accredited college or university with coursework in psychology, sociology or related field or one year work experience in social services, criminal justice, or related field.

Probation Assistant II:

One year of experience working with juvenile or adult offenders and an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social sciences, criminal justice or related fields; or 60 college units from an accredited college or university with coursework in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or other behavioral science.