Careers at Tulare County Probation
Discover the diverse and rewarding opportunities while working with our department. Hear from Chief Kelly Vernon on what makes working at Tulare County Probation Department great.
















Background Investigator
Work in our Professional Standards Unit, screening applicants and gathering background information.
Cook and Cook-Lead
To cook and prepare a variety of foods in large quantities.
Department Human Resources Analyst III
This position assists in the administration and coordination of human resources, budgetary, and/or management activities within Tulare County Probation.
Deputy Probation Officer
To investigate adult and juvenile cases referred by the courts; to handle a case load of adult or juvenile clients; to assist in the supervision and care of juvenile court wards; and to assist in department program units such as work furlough, community schools, juvenile institutions, and home supervision.
Extra Help Probation Correctional Officer
To direct the activities and ensure the security of youth; to enforce established policies; and to supervise participants in the various rehabilitation and counseling programs at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Probation Correctional Officer
To direct the activities and ensure the security of youth; to enforce established policies; and to supervise participants in the various rehabilitation and counseling programs at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Probation Correctional Officer III
To direct the activities and ensure the security of youth; to enforce established policies; and to supervise participants in the various rehabilitation and counseling programs at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Probation Correctional Officer II
To direct the activities and ensure the security of youth; to enforce established policies; and to supervise participants in the various rehabilitation and counseling programs at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Background Investigator
Work in our Professional Standards Unit, screening applicants and gathering background information.
Cook and Cook-Lead
To cook and prepare a variety of foods in large quantities.
Department Human Resources Analyst III
This position assists in the administration and coordination of human resources, budgetary, and/or management activities within Tulare County Probation.
Detention Services Officer
This is a non-sworn Probation Department position that may be assigned to any detention division or unit specifically to operate central control mechanisms for those units or wings.
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Compensation & Benefits
- The County of Tulare provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time County employees including:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans
- Retirement plans, including disability and death benefits
- 12 paid holidays and one personal holiday
- Two to five weeks of vacation based on years of service
- Excellent retirement benefits (2.7% at approximately age 57 formula)
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
Why Join Us

We make a difference!
Tulare County Probation Department is committed to providing employees a positive and supportive work environment they need to be their best at work and at home, to make a genuine impact and contribute to our department mission. This means a workplace where our efforts ensure employees feel valued, engaged and have an opportunity for professional growth.
We see you!


We are a part of our community!
We’re proud to support our employees’ passion and commitment to volunteering and giving as part of our approach to responsible growth. Probation staff are helping improve our community, whether mentoring youth, changing lives, or building safer communities.
We know the community needs are great, and one of the ways we can play a role in helping to address tough issues is by connecting our employees to meaningful opportunities to help promote positive change and enhance community safety.