JOB
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Exam Number
F8609T-TC
Filing period
The application filing period will begin on June 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from anyone
Why Work for Us?
The Los Angeles County Probation Department is leading the way in rebuilding lives and making our communities healthier and safer. Working hand in hand with the Board of Supervisors and partner agencies, our goal is to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through a "Care First, Jails Last" approach.
Are you looking for a place to make a difference in people's lives? Are you passionate about helping and guiding youth? Are you a respected and creative member of the community?
The Probation Department seeks highly motivated individuals who can assist and advise youth in redirecting their behavior into pro-social channels, while supporting them through coaching, counseling, and acknowledging pro-social behavior. Do you see yourself making a difference in the organization's mission and strengthening the community? If so, we encourage you to join our team.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
Benefits include a rich selection of health care options and robust retirement plans, including:
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Medical and Dental coverage
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Group life insurance
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Health care and subsidized dependent care spending accounts
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Long-term disability health insurance
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Deputy Probation Officer II – Treatment and Counseling positions are employed at the Probation Department's Residential Treatment, Detention Services, and Secure Youth Treatment facilities throughout the County of Los Angeles. Positions supervise probation youth within these facilities and provide on-site treatment services. Duties also include serving as team leaders, planning and implementing treatment programs utilizing accepted casework skills and techniques, preparing reports and recommendations for use by the Probation Department and the courts, and running small group sessions utilizing evidence-based cognitive intervention on an as-needed basis.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Conducts individual therapy to address issues including stress, substance abuse, and family dynamics, in accordance with established treatment plans, for the purpose of modifying behavior and improving pro-social and vocational skills.
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Conducts daily group therapy using evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral interventions, to improve the psychosocial functioning of youth.
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Conducts family therapy in accordance with treatment plans to enhance communication and promote positive family dynamics.
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Provides crisis intervention counseling to de-escalate potentially harmful situations and/or high-risk behaviors.
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Motivates and encourages youth to engage in scheduled activities and schoolwork, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
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Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling and treatment plans, as well as the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, to modify plans and diagnoses as necessary.
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Consults with other professionals regarding therapies, treatments, counseling resources, and techniques to ensure the effectiveness of each youth’s treatment plan.
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Serves as the treatment team leader and facilitates weekly team meetings.
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Ensures youths’ health, hygiene, and personal needs are met in consultation with nursing staff, physicians, and housing unit staff.
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Records services in accordance with the Department of Mental Health’s standards for behavioral health services within the Integrated Behavioral Health Information System.
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Develops individual and family treatment plans.
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Writes and maintains progress notes and session documentation.
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Transports youth to court or other locations on an as-needed basis.
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Operates a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds, as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination process will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% assessing:
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Written English
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Following Instructions
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Numerical Calculation
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Achievement
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Professional Potential
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Responsibility
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Teamwork
Applicants must meet the specialty requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
NOTE: All notifications, including invitation letters, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on your application. Please add the email addresses below to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.
Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, access to complete an application is available at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected]. We require a completed "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request.
Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations & Recruitment Unit, Sworn Exams
Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Phone: (213) 441-3150
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
