Deputy Probation Officer
Typical Duties
Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) Series
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Handle caseloads of adult or juvenile clients.
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Assist in the supervision and care of juvenile court wards, work in community schools, juvenile institutions, and supervision.
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Investigate, report, and make recommendations to the courts
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Gather client information through interviews with families, victims, employers, neighbors, associates, and personnel of other agencies
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Supervise the client’s progress with goals on the treatment plan and conformance to the conditions of probation
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Search clients, their cars, and homes for evidence of suspected violations of laws or probation terms
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Arrest and/or detain clients who have committed violations
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Administer drug and alcohol tests to determine use/abuse
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Testify in court as necessary
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Qualify, train, properly use, and care for safety and law enforcement equipment, and carry a firearm for certain assignments.
DPO I*
$26.58 – $32.39 Hourly
$55,279.95 – $67,371.41 Annually
DPO II
$30.85 – $37.59 Hourly
$64,158.02 – $78,191.57 Annually
DPO III
$34.06 – $41.52 Hourly
$70,853.12 – $86,351.20 Annually
DPO IV
$38.53 – $46.96 Hourly
$80,150.30 – $97,681.79 Annually
*Advance to DPO II within 12 mos of completion of probationary period
Education/Experience:
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Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in one of the behavioral or social sciences
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Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
Benefits:
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Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans are available
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Retirement plans, including disability and death benefits
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12 paid holidays and one personal holiday
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Two to five weeks of vacation based on years of service
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Deferred Compensation
Career Incentive Pay:
- Bilingual Pay Upon Qualification
- Firearm Pay: 3%
Years of Service | Incentive | Cumulative Rate |
5 | 3% | 3% |
10 | 2% | 5% |
15 | 3% | 8% |
20 | 2% | 10% |