Probation Officer I/II*
Salary
$58,406.40 - $104,728.00 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-16281/16280-03
Department
Probation
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
9/7/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
The Job
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Officers who perform the full range of duties in handling a juvenile or adult caseload. Incumbents are peace officers responsible for investigating offenses and social history backgrounds of adult or juvenile offenders; writing reports and making recommendations to the court relative to adult and juvenile cases; supervising and counseling probationers, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), and mandatory supervision clients, in order to meet the conditions and goals of their probation; and conducting field investigations.
Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest level within the series.
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer I job description.
For more detailed information, refer to the Probation Officer II job description.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at https://sanbernardinocountyprobation.org/.
TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT
Probation Officer Is (Trainee) are eligible for promotion to Probation Officer II upon meeting the minimum requirements for Probation Officer II and receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 18 months or be terminated.
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 and will require the incumbent 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 also enroll in, and successfully complete, the departments arming training, Field Training Officer (FTO) program, and maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Shift Work: Some positions may require working various shifts, holidays and weekends. Incumbents may be required to work overtime.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Body Art Policy: While on duty shall not exhibit, display, allow to be visible, etc. any body art (e.g. any physical alteration or modification including, but not limited to, tattooing, piercing, stretching, branding, beading/implantation, scarification, etc.). Any body art shall be completely covered by articles of clothing, a skin-colored patch not exceeding three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be 21 years of age (20.5 at time of testing) and meet Peace Officer Requirements (see below) AND meet both the education and experience requirements for one the following options:
Probation Officer I
Option
Education
Experience
Option 1Completion of a Bachelors degree from a college or university.*No Experience Required.
Applies to education options 1 and 2.
Option 2Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science from a college or university,* half of which must be upper division coursework.
Option 3Completion of an Associates of Art/Science degree or equivalent in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice or other closely related behavioral science from a college or university.*
Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer.
Option 4Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
Three (3) years of full-time experience as a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer.
Probation Officer IIApplicants must meet the education and experience requirements in one of the above options -AND- one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, Parole Agent, professional casework or group work experience which has included counseling and direct involvement in complex treatment assignments (e.g., probation officer, social worker, group counselor).Important Notes:
Employment and/or vocational counseling are not qualifying experience.
PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, candidates must:
Selection Process
Testing will tentatively take place the WEEK of September 21, 2026.*
There will be an in-person proctored computer assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
NOTE: If you have applied for a similar position in another county and successfully passed the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) exam within the past year, you may be eligible to transfer your score.
YOU MAY ONLY APPLY AND TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred.
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.
Test Preparation: Candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Examination.
Applicants must be successful in the Written Exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Written Exam will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Visit the San Bernardino Probation Department for details and an invitation to the APPLICANT WORKSHOP.
Only those applicants successful on both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test will continue in the background process.
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.
Probation
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.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to make a determination regarding minimum qualifications. Responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
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Education and Experience: Select the option that best describes your qualifications. Your education and experience must be included in the designated section of the County Application.
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Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, Parole Agent, professional casework or group work experience, which has included counseling and direct involvement in complex treatment assignments (e.g., probation officer, social worker, group counselor)?
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If you answered YES to the question above, Indicate the name of the employer, dates of employment and your title where you earned your experience. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess experience as a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer?
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San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer Experience: Please indicate the amount of San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer Experience that you possess.
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Do you possess 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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If your degree was completed outside of the United States you must submit at time of application an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United Stated Department of Education, otherwise your application will not be considered.
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Transcripts: If qualifying under option 2, applicants must provide a legible copy of college transcripts. Transcripts may be scanned and attached to the on-line application.
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Background Check/Polygraph Testing: An extensive background check and polygraph testing is required for this position.
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To better help us serve our applicants, please tell us how you heard about this position with San Bernardino County.
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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).
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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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs