Probation Officer III (County Promotional)
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $76,211.20 - $109,366.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-16282-01
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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 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 maintain OR meet 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:
OPTIONEDUCATIONEXPERIENCEOption 1Completion 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 2Thirty (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 3Associates 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 4Graduation 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
There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 require technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Probation
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits*, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application along with responses to the following supplemental questions will be used for a competitive evaluation, and to make a determination of minimum qualifications. Employers listed on this questionnaire MUST also be listed in the work history section of the application..
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Education and Experience: Select the option in which you qualify for this position. Your education and experience must be included in the designated section of the County Application.
Option 1Education: 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.
-AND-
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 2Education: 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.
-AND-
Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 3Education: Associates degree or its equivalent coursework units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field.
-AND-
Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 4Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test
-AND-
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
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COURSEWORK: Applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree MUST provide a list of completed college coursework OR transcripts (preferred). Include the following information: Course Subject/Number, Course Title, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter. For example: CJ100, Intro to Criminal Justice, CSUSB, 4 quarter units.Transcripts: Applicants may provide a high quality, readable copy of college transcripts in lieu of completing the coursework form. Transcripts may be scanned and attached to the on-line application.
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Previous and Current Assignments: Include start and end date, division, your title along with a list and number of classifications supervised for each assignment if applicable.
05
Specialized Training: Specify all specialized training(s) completed; include non-required training, or initiated additional training to your specific assignment. Indicate date of training, type and certification, if applicable.
06
Committee Participation: Describe in detail your committee participation, if it is an assigned or voluntary participation, the organization, and name of committee, purpose, accomplishments, your role and title. Indicate dates and level of responsibility and participation, include the size of projects, the outcome and steps taken in the process. If none, indicate N/A.
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Special Projects: Describe in detail your participation in special projects; include the division, title of project, purpose, duration, your primary duties and your role. Indicate the dates and level of responsibility. If none, indicate N/A.
08
Training Certificate: Do you possess a formal training certificate? Example: Defensive Tactics. If yes, be sure to detail your experience below.
09
Staff Development/Mentor/Trainer: Describe in detail your acquired experience with staff development, mentoring or training. If you possess a formal training certificate, indicate the name of the training certificate(s) you possess, how often you train the class(es), approximately how many trainings you have led, and the size of participating class. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Acting Probation Officer III Experience: Please select the option that best describes your acting Probation Officer III experience.
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Leadership Experience: Describe in detail your experience leading the activities of Probation Officers as a lead staff, Acting Supervisor, trainer or other leadership activities. If none, indicate N/A.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-16282-01
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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 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 maintain OR meet 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:
OPTIONEDUCATIONEXPERIENCEOption 1Completion 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 2Thirty (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 3Associates 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 4Graduation 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
There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 require technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Probation
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits*, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Instructions: The information on the application along with responses to the following supplemental questions will be used for a competitive evaluation, and to make a determination of minimum qualifications. Employers listed on this questionnaire MUST also be listed in the work history section of the application..
- I have read and understand the above statements.
02
Education and Experience: Select the option in which you qualify for this position. Your education and experience must be included in the designated section of the County Application.
Option 1Education: 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.
-AND-
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 2Education: 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.
-AND-
Experience: Four (4) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 3Education: Associates degree or its equivalent coursework units in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science field.
-AND-
Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
Option 4Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test
-AND-
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience as a journey-level Probation Officer.
- I qualify under option 1.
- I qualify under option 2.
- I qualify under option 3.
- I qualify under option 4.
- I do not qualify under any of the above options.
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COURSEWORK: Applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree MUST provide a list of completed college coursework OR transcripts (preferred). Include the following information: Course Subject/Number, Course Title, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter. For example: CJ100, Intro to Criminal Justice, CSUSB, 4 quarter units.Transcripts: Applicants may provide a high quality, readable copy of college transcripts in lieu of completing the coursework form. Transcripts may be scanned and attached to the on-line application.
04
Previous and Current Assignments: Include start and end date, division, your title along with a list and number of classifications supervised for each assignment if applicable.
05
Specialized Training: Specify all specialized training(s) completed; include non-required training, or initiated additional training to your specific assignment. Indicate date of training, type and certification, if applicable.
06
Committee Participation: Describe in detail your committee participation, if it is an assigned or voluntary participation, the organization, and name of committee, purpose, accomplishments, your role and title. Indicate dates and level of responsibility and participation, include the size of projects, the outcome and steps taken in the process. If none, indicate N/A.
07
Special Projects: Describe in detail your participation in special projects; include the division, title of project, purpose, duration, your primary duties and your role. Indicate the dates and level of responsibility. If none, indicate N/A.
08
Training Certificate: Do you possess a formal training certificate? Example: Defensive Tactics. If yes, be sure to detail your experience below.
- Yes
- No
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Staff Development/Mentor/Trainer: Describe in detail your acquired experience with staff development, mentoring or training. If you possess a formal training certificate, indicate the name of the training certificate(s) you possess, how often you train the class(es), approximately how many trainings you have led, and the size of participating class. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Acting Probation Officer III Experience: Please select the option that best describes your acting Probation Officer III experience.
- I possess 2 or more months of experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
- I possess 1-2 months of experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
- I possess less than 1 month of experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
- I have provided temporary coverage/vacation relief for a Probation Officer III.
- I do not have experience as an acting Probation Officer III.
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Leadership Experience: Describe in detail your experience leading the activities of Probation Officers as a lead staff, Acting Supervisor, trainer or other leadership activities. If none, indicate N/A.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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