Probation Corrections Officer I

Make a lasting impact as a Probation Corrections Officer I at Sonoma County Juvenile Hall!

Starting salary up to $42.01/hour ($87,679/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

The Probation Department invites you to watch their video that highlights the work they do within the community we serve:

Probation Full-Length Video (English)

Probation Full-Length Video (Spanish)

Joining the Probation DepartmentThe Probation Corrections Officer (PCO) I position offers a challenging and rewarding start to a career helping our community's residents. In addition to learning the fundamental principles of the juvenile justice system, PCOs have the unique opportunity to use their skills to directly and positively influence the course of a person's life. As a PCO I, you will perform a wide variety of duties related to the care, guidance, and supervision of detained residents in the Probation Department's Juvenile Hall. Responsibilities include:

Communicating directly with detained residents on an individual or group basis, while mentoring, counseling, and applying crisis intervention skills

Assisting in the supervision of residents engaged in daily activities such as hygiene, meals, school, physical exercise, structured programs, leisure time, and visitation

Maintaining ongoing security checks and overseeing the activities of offenders detained in Probation facilities

Performing administrative and operational duties, including data entry using justice system databases

Transporting residents in a County vehicle to and from various locations

Ideal candidates will possess experience providing services and support to individuals with diverse backgrounds, working with challenging populations (i.e., youth/adults with mental health conditions, youth/adult offenders, youth in crisis), and/or experience applying evidence-based programming practices/concepts.Please Note: To be considered for these positions, applicants must be willing to wear a uniform and work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. PCOs are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code Section 830.5, and successfully complete the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Juvenile Correctional Core Course and Penal Code 832 Arrest and Control training within one year of appointment.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

Career Advancement- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Probation Corrections Officer II (up to $102,248 annually)

Bilingual Premium Pay*- An additional $1.15/1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for basic/fluent bilingual positions

Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, and 12 paid holidays

County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

Staff Development/Wellness Pay- Annual benefit allowances of up to $850

Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

Additional Benefits- Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more

Student Loan Debt Relief- County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association's Memorandum Of Understanding (SCLEA MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory. This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple, full-time Probation Corrections Officer I positions in the Probation Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions that may occur during the active status of the employment list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

The tentative date of the written examination is: Thursday, December 17, 2026

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.