TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
This is a non-competitive examination pursuant to Civil Service Rule 8.02.
It is merely intended to qualify applicants.
EXAM NUMBER
F8608B–L
FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on January 6, 2025, 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.
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 is looking for highly motivated individuals who can assist and advise youth on ways to redirect behavior into pro-social channels, while assisting youth in managing their behavior through coaching, counseling, and acknowledging pro-social behavior. Do you see yourself making a difference in the organization's mission and the community? Then join our team
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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.
THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT PROBATION OFFICERS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. A LATERAL CANDIDATE IS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS CURRENTLY WORKING IN A CALIFORNIA PROBATION DEPARTMENT EQUIVALENT TO DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I.
HIRING BONUS: $24K over a 2-year period to lateral (external to Los Angeles County Probation Department) peace officer candidates who qualify for the position of DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I will receive payments phased-in every 6 months.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Probation Officer positions hold the status of sworn, Peace Officers in the Probation Department. (Please see the Requirements and Special Information sections for additional information on Peace Officer requirements and the Background Investigation process).
Performs probation work under close supervision, assisting in and learning to perform the work of professional level probation officers involved in the care and treatment of detained youth placed in either a Probation Department residential treatment facility or a detention services facility. Officers must be able to physically restrain combative youth.
Residential Treatment
Positions assigned to a residential treatment facility are responsible for performing the less difficult and less complex tasks associated with caseload management, dorm and facility security, supervision of work and fire suppression crews, and public relations and community liaison services. Positions are also responsible for assisting in the re-socialization of probation youth.
Detention Services
Positions assigned to a juvenile hall are responsible for performing the less difficult and less complex tasks associated with assessing life skills, risks, and needs of probation youth, and translating those factors into treatment objectives using evidence-based best practices. Positions counsel clients on conditions of probation and the need for compliance progress toward rehabilitation, develop individual case plans, determine appropriate treatment programs and services, recommend follow-up action as appropriate, and perform caseload management, and dorm and facility security activities.
- Provides for the care, safety and control of probation youth in a camp or a juvenile hall, maintains group and individual behavioral standards, and performs case management and life-skills assessment activities.
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Observes and records the behavior and actions of individual probation youth and comforts or disciplines as necessary.
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Conducts the living group process, including the proper supervision of probation youth eating, showering, using restroom facilities, visiting, and performing school and recreation activities.
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Develops and implements supervision programs for probation youth with the assistance of a Deputy Probation Officer II.
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Conducts recreational activities, provides individual and group crisis intervention, and ensures that the probation youth health needs are met and hygiene and personal appearances are adequate.
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Provides casework services to probation youth in a camp or juvenile hall, prepares petitions and court reports, evaluates and maintains records on the progress of assigned cases, maintains case records and logbooks.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered a lateral applicant you must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university AND currently hold a position equivalent of Deputy Probation Officer I, RT/DS in California for at least one year AND must have completed Juvenile Corrections Officer CORE training and PC 832.
Candidates must meet the qualifications for designation as a Peace Officer within the Probation Department, including, but not limited to:
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No Felony Convictions
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Citizenship - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Applicants will be required to submit their documents during the background process.
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At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment. Appointees must obtain a California Commercial Class B Driver License with Passenger Endorsement within 90 days from the date of appointment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:4- Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- In order to qualify and receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must indicate on the job application and attach a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and degree awarded with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your application at the time of filing in NEOGOV or within 7 calendar days of filing or your application may be rejected. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Applicants must provide a legible copy of their BSCC STC transcripts and/or certificate with your application at the time of filing in NEOGOV or within 7 calendar days of filing or your application may be rejected.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The first section of the questionnaire contains pre-investigative questions that will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the selection requirements and standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The second section of the questionnaire contains questions about your willingness to perform critical responsibilities of the job. Applicants who fail the supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified and have to wait six (6) months from the date of the disqualification to reapply.
STRUCTURED INTERVIEW
As part of the hiring interview process, candidates placed on eligible register will be required to participate in the structured interview in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Selection Standards (§ 131). Every peace officer applicant will be interviewed prior to employment to determine the applicant's suitability for law enforcement service. Applicants who fail the structured interview will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of disqualification to reapply.
WORK CONDITIONS
California Penal Code 830.5 states that Probation Officers are peace officers whose authority extends to any place in the state while engaged in the performance of the duties of their respective employment and for the purpose of carrying out the primary function of their employment or as required under Sections 8597, 8598, and 8617 of the Government Code. The authority and expectations of probation officers extends to:
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To conditions of parole, probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision by any person in this state on parole, probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision.
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To the escape of any inmate or ward from a state or local institution.
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To the transportation of persons on parole, probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision.
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To violations of any penal provisions of law which are discovered while performing the usual or authorized duties of the officer’s employment.
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(A) To the rendering of mutual aid to any other law enforcement agency.
As Peace officers, under the authority cited above, sworn Probation staff may need to address an escape, maintain supervision needs or quell illegal activity. Such duties may involve physical use of force, including restraining youth and/or adults. Therefore, any Probation Peace Officer position duties must include the ability to perform physical restraints on any person under probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision (i.e., Field or Institutions).
For more information regarding California Penal Code Section 830.5 please click Here
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A thorough background investigation will be conducted, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
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Live Scan and Criminal Records Check
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Polygraph Examination or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Test.
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Psychological Examination
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Medical and Drug Screening Examination
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Credit Check
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Physical Agility Examination
Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04, including but not limited to the following:
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Who is addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
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Who is guilty of conduct not compatible with County employment, whether or not it amounts to a crime;
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Who has been dismissed or has resigned in lieu of discharge from any position, public or private, for any cause which would be a cause for dismissal from County service; or whose record of employment has not been satisfactory in the County service, or with any other agency or firm;
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Who has abandoned any position in County service or been absent from duty without leave of absence duly granted;
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Who has a made material false statement or who has attempted any deception or fraud in connection with this or any other civil service examinations;
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Who refuses to execute the oath as prescribed by law;
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Who refuses to be fingerprinted;
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Who refuses to take or fails to pass the prescribed medical examination
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit. The names of candidates who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.
No person may participate in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
NOTE: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add the below email addresses 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.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies located in the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements to qualify, as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Important
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the class specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
LA County Public Library may require prior reservations to use their computers. Please visit the following link at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ for more information.
No Sharing of User ID and Password
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations & Recruitment Unit, Sworn Exams
Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: 800) 735-2929
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Revised September 2025
