Probation Careers

Do you want to make a difference in your community?  Join the County of San Diego Probation Department.

"Be the change that you want to see."

Peace Officer Opportunity: Deputy Probation Officer

These officers play a critical role in the justice system. The position is listed on Government Jobs (005065). As officers of the court, these deputies:

  • Help people under supervision.
  • Write court reports.
  • Support positive change.
  • Measure risks.
  • Create case plans.
  • Link clients to services.
  • Give drug tests.
  • Talk with families.
  • Assist with reentry.
  • Help prevent new crimes.

General Requirements

If offered a job, applicants must be:

  • 21 years of age.
  • A citizen or be eligible to work in the U. S.
  • Honest and trustworthy.
  • Free of any serious law violations.
  • Able to pass a background check which includes a mental health exam and a test of honesty.
  • Healthy and receive a doctor’s clearance.

Officer status is defined in California Penal Code 830 and requires standards outlined by:

  • Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
  • California Government Code provisions in Sections 1029 and 1031
  • Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
  • California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15

Other opportunities

All probation jobs are listed on Government Jobs. High school, technical, undergraduate, and post graduate students at least 18 years old may search “student worker” to find opportunities for students. Other jobs include support roles.

Subscribe to receive information about openings:

  1. Visit the San Diego County’s job site.
  2. Search for “probation”.
  3. Click on the job you are interested in.
  4. Select “subscribe”.
  5. Provide contact information by completing the job interest card.
  6. Receive information when the job is posted.
  7. Apply.

County of San Diego Human Resource can be reached at (619) 236-2191 or jobs@sdcounty.ca.gov.