Probation Technician I
Full Time
Fresno County, CA
$33,774 - $41,054 a year
Posted Today
Job description
Position Description
Scheduled Salary Increases
:
3% effective 7/24/23 ($34,788 - $42,276 Annually)
3% effective 7/22/24 ($35,828 - $43,550 Annually)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY
The
Fresno County Probation Department is currently accepting applications for
Probation Technician I.
Dynamic and motivated individuals interested in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice are encouraged to apply.
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Probation Technicians are responsible for providing non-peace officer support services for Probation Department professional staff involved in adult or youth offender supervision and investigation functions. Responsibilities include conducting evaluative, interpretive and advisory services for adult and youth offenders; and performing related work as required.
Probation Technicians may be required to work shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends and holidays. As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and detailed personal background investigation and polygraph examination. The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions as vacancies occur. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Samples of Duties
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Possession of a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Possession of a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.- A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
- Please fully list your education/work experience; including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
- College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying units.
- In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable the type of degree earned and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the disqualification of your application.
- If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Carolyn Maxwell; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov.
- Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
SELECTION PROCESS
:
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:
Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to an additional 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :
Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)- Supplemental Questionnaire
Please note: All applications must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
HOW TO APPLY :
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: https://fresnocountyjobs.com.
Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).
For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell
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