Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Salary

$148,720.00 - $213,428.80 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-16275-01

Department

Probation

Opening Date

06/20/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Probation Department is recruiting for Deputy Chief Probation Officers who administer all functions of a major probation bureau. Responsibilities include: planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs of a bureau; reviewing procedures and methods for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting departmental objectives; training, supervising, and evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; handling personnel issues and disciplinary matters; and budget administration.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Chief Probation Officer job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics, and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must successfully complete, the departments arming training, maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Background: At the time of appointment, candidates must pass a comprehensive background.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the education and experience requirements.

Education: Completion of a Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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Experience: Two (2) years of experience directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department. Experience must be equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II.*

• San Bernardino County Probation Division Director I or equivalent experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

A comprehensive background in the field of Probation and a Masters degree are highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on the County Application and the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used in the competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that qualifications are properly considered. Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire MUST also be listed on the County Application. Answer each question individually; do not refer to a resume or other documentation. For each question, include your title, dates of employment, and the name of the employer where experience was obtained. If you do not have experience in an area, please indicate "N/A".

• I have read and understand the instructions listed above.

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Education: Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed. Your education must be included in the designated section of the County Application.

• Masters degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High school
• None of the above

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Education and Experience: Select the amount of experience you possess directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II). Your education and experience must be included in the designated section of the County Application.

• I possess 5 or more years of experience directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II).
• I possess at least 3 years, but less than 5 years of experience directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II).
• I possess at least 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II).
• I possess less than 2 years of experience directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II).
• I do not possess experience directing activities and operations of a major treatment facility/institution, region, or section consisting of diverse units and programs in a Probation Department (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Probation Division Director II).

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Program/Policy Development and Implementation: Describe your experience in the development and implementation of new and existing programs, policies, and procedures and monitoring/evaluating their effectiveness. Be sure to include the name of employer, job title, specific duties, and if the program was new or existing. If no experience, indicate "NA".

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Budget Administration: Describe your experience in budget preparation and management (indicate size of budget in terms of dollar amounts). Additionally, include your role (team leader, committee member, etc.) and level of responsibility (primary, assisted, etc.), specific duties performed, problems encountered, steps taken to resolve issues, and outcomes and reason for the outcomes. If no experience, indicate "NA".

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Supervision/Management: Describe your experience in supervision/management of staff. Indicate the number and titles of those supervised and the scope of your supervisory responsibilities, (i.e., hiring, disciplining, etc.), and include second-level subordinates. If no experience, indicate "NA".

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Public Relations: Describe your experience with public speaking. Include your level of responsibility in preparing presentation materials and the audience that you delivered the presentations to (i.e. community groups, governmental boards, interagency groups, your department, commissions or other public agencies). If no experience, indicate "NA".

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Acting Deputy Chief Probation Officer Experience: Describe your experience as an acting Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Indicate the agency, dates, duration, and duties in which you gained this experience. If no experience, indicate "NA".

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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