Final Filing Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 5PM
APPLICATION SCREENING:
An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.
TO APPLY:
ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
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HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.
All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.
Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.
(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx)
Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:
- Completed Yuba County Employment Application (On-Line or Hard Copy)
- Any College Level Diplomas and Current Online Unofficial Transcripts -or- Letter from current University/College with anticipated graduation date.
- Copies of Related Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Board of State Community and Corrections (BSCC) Exam
- In-Box Written Exercise
- Department Interviews
(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take up to 10 – 12 weeks for successful candidates).
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
A completed supplemental questionnaire is an essential part of the examination process for this position. The responses will be reviewed for sufficient detail and will be rated according to pre-determined guidelines. Please include 1) Places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. If a job includes responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Any experience and/or training listed MUST be identified on your application. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY AND CORRECTIONS (BSCC) EXAM:
Applicants who have successfully met the position qualifications must successfully complete the BSCC Exam with a passing T-Score of 49 or higher, to continue to the next phase of the recruitment process. The BSCC Exam may be administered online using County computers or via a paper and pencil format.
PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT:
All applicants that successfully complete ALL the selection processes and are certified to the employment list, will be notified and must submit a complete Personal History Statement directly to the Probation Department upon request. A review of the PHS will be conducted for each candidate to determine which candidates best meet the professional standard criteria adopted by the Department. Additional details will follow directly from the hiring department.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If special accommodations are required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.
WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:
When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:
An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.
DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEW:
The Probation Department will notify the applicant of the date and time of their interview. The interview may include an in-box writing exercise. Completing and submitting written documents to the Court is an essential function of a Deputy Probation Officer. Additionally, it may involve a role-play activity designed to mirror situations a Deputy Probation Officer might encounter in their normal course of work. During the oral interview, the applicant will be asked a series of questions about their experience, education, and training to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be presented with hypothetical situations to test their decision-making, judgment, and common sense.
