Probation Assistant

Description:

Under general supervision, Probation Assistants assist the public, Deputy Probation Officers, Collections Officers, and other Probation Department personnel by performing a variety of administrative and basic case management support duties which may include a variety of public relations and technical work, and perform other related work as required.

This is a non-sworn classification responsible for performing a variety of routine support duties for Deputy Probation Officers, and others as assigned. Incumbents perform a wide variety of routine clerical, and administrative tasks to support probation and collection activities, receive on-the-job training in basic case management duties, and provide routine information and instructions to youth and adults on probation, families, and the public.

This recruitment is to fill a Limited Term, full-time position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, therefore will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this position is June 30, 2027. This position is subject to Board of Supervisors approval in February, 2026.

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For more information regarding the Probation Department, please visit our website at Probation - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov) .

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of basic concepts of community corrections; basic client interviewing, general counseling, and crisis intervention techniques; court processes and basic legal terminology; standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment, and general operation of computer equipment and software programs; record keeping principles and practices; developmental stages of youth, including parenting skills and conflict resolution methods; cultural diversity; and effective communication and report writing skills.

Education and Experience

Required

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college course work; OR

Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (GED) certificate indicating high school graduation or its equivalent and two years clerical experience that included considerable public contact.

Licenses and Certificates

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.