Probation Technician/ Senior Probation Technician en Kern County, CA
Kern County, CA · Bakersfield, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Bakersfield
About the Department
Salary: Level I: $1,906.07 - $2,277.93; Level II: $2,043.92 - $2,442.67; paid bi-weekly
Examination Schedule:
- Written Exam: will be conducted on November 20, 2025
Written Exam (100%): May include knowledge of the interviewing techniques; basic socioeconomic principles; program terminology; applicable programs; customer service principles; community resources; basic mathematical principles; alphabetical and chronological filing methods; applicable policies and procedures, public relations and public speaking methods; telephone etiquette, and other relevant subjects.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Level I and II: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework, including courses in the behavioral sciences.
Level II (In addition to above): One year of full-time paid work experience equivalent to a Probation Technician.
Qualifying related work experience may include: verifying documents to determine eligibility of benefits, social services, or employment; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients.
Applicants must attach a copy of their transcripts to their application. If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please e-mail them to Tiffany Nacke at [email protected]
A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Character: Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
Full job description for: Probation Technician; Senior Probation Technician
Position Duties
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at county expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointments will be made for the Kern County Probation Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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