SALARY: $57,627.10 - $86,731.34 Annually
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 4.0% effective July 6, 2025, and 3.5% effective July 5, 2026.
- Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an Associate’s degree, 3.5% for completion of a Bachelor's 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 County's 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 $15,782 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 County's 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 $1,050 on November 1st of each year.
- Textbook and Tuition - Up to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year in accordance with the memorandum of agreement.
The Position
Deputy Probation Officer I (DPO I) is a professional journey-level sworn peace officer. Under general supervision, DPO I's utilize evidence-based intervention strategies and programs and supervise probationers focusing on an offender's risks and needs in an effort to change behavior to reduce recidivism. Additionally, DPO I's perform duties related to the care, custody, and control activities within a detention facility. Assume role of shift lead worker as needed. Responsible for program component(s) and/or special projects. Positions in this class are only found in the Probation Agency. Applicants must be willing and able to work any shift assignment, including rotating shifts, nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
PAYROLL TITLE: Deputy Probation Officer I
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:
In addition to all the foregoing, no specific experience or training beyond that set forth immediately below is required; however, applicants must demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to perform those duties set forth in the section entitled "Examples of Duties" above.
- Applicants must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must not be convicted of a felony.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
License – Must possess and maintain a valid class C California driver license.
DESIRED:
Completion of the PC832 (Arrest, Search and Seizure) training, First Aid, and CPR training.
Recruitment Process
FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time; therefore, it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. The schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 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.
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Kristy Madrigal by email at [email protected] or by telephone (805) 654-5094.