Deputy Probation Officer I

Salary $51,012.00 - $62,010.00 Annually

Job Type Permanent

LIMITED RECRUITMENT

ONLY THE FIRST 225 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING

8:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, until 225 applications have been received. 
 

Scheduled Salary Increase:
2% effective 6/22/26 ($52,026 - $63,232 Annually)

The Fresno County Probation Department invites applications for the position of Deputy Probation Officer I. Incumbents will be responsible for investigating and monitoring the activities of offenders; producing sentencing reports and recommendations for the courts; and may be assigned to schools, diversionary programs and specialized units with other police agencies.
 

APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system. 
 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a Class “B” driver's license, or equivalent.

Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Deputy Probation Officer I classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.

As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph, and medical and psychological examinations. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com. 

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

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