Investigator, Probation Department

Overview

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5 : 00 : 00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

Mission and Agency

The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.

The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County's system of public protection and human services. The Department's role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

For more detailed information about the department, visit : Alameda County Probation Department.

The Position

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation conducts background and internal affairs investigations in the Probation Department's Professional Standards Unit and performs related investigative duties as required.

For more information about the job classification, visit : Investigator, Probation (#8588).

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units) with major coursework in sociology, psychology, penology, or a closely related field.

AND

EITHER I

OR II

Substitution :

Special Requirements :

NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

Knowledge and Skills

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies :

Ability to :

Examination Components

The examination will consist of the following steps :

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

Recruitment and Selection Plan

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

Benefits include a comprehensive and competitive package with health care options, retirement plans, paid leave and other programs. Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent / delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. Regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online account by clicking the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. If you have questions please visit hrs.alamedacountyca.gov or contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin. Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst, 510-272-5085 | Email : Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org

Disaster Service Worker — All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to report to work in emergencies. Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer and complies with FEHA, ADA, and applicable statutes. For reasonable accommodation requests, visit hrs.alamedacountyca.gov / reasonable-accommodation / .

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