JOB
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 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 entry-level sworn peace officer. Under general supervision, DPO Is perform duties related to the care, custody, and control activities within a detention facility. DPO Is utilize evidence-based intervention strategies and programs and supervise youth in custody focusing on their risks and needs in an effort to change behavior and reduce recidivism. DPO Is assume role of shift lead worker as needed and are 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 Deputy Probation Officer I is represented by the Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association (VCPPOA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies within the Ventura County Probation Agency. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: OPENING DATE: April 30, 2026CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. The schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
DPO I's work at a 24-hour custodial facility supervising youth in custody. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises the conduct and behavior of youth in an institutional setting;Plans, organizes, and directs activities for youth in custody;Maintains effective safety and security procedures within the facilities at all times;Enforces facility rules, regulations, and policies;Works effectively and takes appropriate actions in emergency or crisis situations;De-escalates violent behavior with verbal skills, restrains and/or subdues hostile and/or violent youth utilizing pepper spray, physical force, and/or restraints;Searches for weapons and other contraband;Prepares various reports, including incident reports, observation reports and case plans regarding youth’s attitude, behavior, appearance, interest, skills, progress, and needs;Conducts strip or pat searches and collects and tests specimens when required;Coordinates the transportation of youth for activities which require them to leave the facility;Administers first aid when required, which may include administering Naloxone;Provides orientation to new youth;Supervises consumption of medication as directed by professional medical personnel;May be responsible for training newer and/or reassigned officers;Successfully complete all officer safety training classes;Maintains proficiency in Agency approved tactics such as control/restraint methods, the use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) pepper spray, Conducted Energy Weapon (TASER) mechanical restraints, and blocking and defensive striking techniques;Manages and controls movement within the facility;Responsible for the admission and booking process of youth;Supports and assists in the delivery of individualized case plans to youth which include understanding their assessed needs and working with them, their family, and collaborative partners to address those needs;Assists in directing, training and performing projects of limited scope;Collaborates and interacts with contracted government agencies, community-based organizations, volunteers, and others;Logs and makes entries into case management system, data collection, and maintenance of required records and reports;Assumes responsibility as shift leader operating routine processes in the absence of the facility Senior Deputy Probation Officer (Sr. DPO);May act as a witness in court;Performs other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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. NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)for additional information. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit this questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire is considered part of the application and may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration. Please note that all applicants must be willing and able to work all shifts and work site locations, and must indicate this on their applications and supplemental questionnaires. APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process. PRACTICAL (PHYSICAL AGILITY) EXAMINATION - Pass/Fail: Prior to appointment, a job-related physical agility examination will be administered on a quarterly basis; please note that the frequency may change dependent upon department staffing needs. The physical agility examination may consist of exercises to measure the candidate's level of fitness and physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the assignment. The physical agility examination may include, but is not limited to the following events: 75 yard run in 18 seconds maximum, 165 manikin drag for 20 feet within 30 seconds, and a weighted agility run of 100 yards consisting of picking up a fire extinguisher and a first aid bag at the 25 mark, and carrying it back through the course in 35 seconds maximum.WRITTEN EXAMINATION: Upon successful passing of the Physical Agility practical examination, a job related, written examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which have been determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: After successful completion of the written examination process, certified candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation that will include, but not necessarily be limited to, contacting personal, educational and business references, and Livescan fingerprinting for a criminal records check. Additionally, certified candidates will undergo a polygraph, psychological, and medical examination. Those entering the background process are required to provide a current (issued within the past 30 days) Department of Motor Vehicles printout (K4 - 10-year driving record) to the Background Investigator. CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT: Certified candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment pending successful completion of physical/medical and psychological examinations. For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Mary DeWeese by email at
[email protected] or by telephone (805) 654-2154. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe 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.
