Merced County Probation Department

We are excited to announce the promotion of Humberto Nava to Division Manager. We are also happy to welcome two new employees to our team. Allan Tellez-Zarate and Jorge Jimenez join us as Juvenile Institutions Officers. We wish you all the very best in your careers. Congratulations!

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the following positions: Supervising Probation Officer, Deputy Probation Officer, Juvenile Institutions Officer, and Probation Assistant. Join a team dedicated to public service and improving futures.?This is your opportunity to make a difference in your community by helping individuals on their path to rehabilitation. Complete your application by visiting governmentjobs.com. Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of your community!

Pass the Test and Start your Career!?We are now accepting applications for the positions of Deputy Probation Officer and Juvenile Institutions Officer.?Starting your career with our department begins with a physical agility test.?Our test consists of the following: 1) Prone Plank: 3x30 seconds with 20 second rest intervals. 2) Body Drag: Lift and drag a 165 lb. life-like dummy 32 feet in 20 seconds or less. 3) Sprint: Sprint 100 yards in 20 seconds or less. 4) Obstacle Course: Run 99-yard obstacle course in 30 seconds or less. 5) Endurance Challenge: Run 500 yards in 2 minutes or less immediately followed by performing 10 pushups in 20 seconds or less. To sign up for the test, complete your application through governmentjobs.com.?Take advantage of your opportunity to change your community!?? Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be eligible for hiring incentive payments up to $8,000 as well as additional sick and vacation hours front-loaded depending on specific experience. We offer an education reimbursement program up to $2,500 during your employment. #Career #MercedCounty #MercedCountyProbation #ProbationOfficer #JuvenileInstitutionsOfficer?

As we welcome pumpkins and the crispness of fall, Supervising Juvenile Institutions Officer Straughter and Supervising Probation Officer Duran are thrilled to announce the latest artwork display at the Merced County District Attorney’s Office. Youth at the Iris Garrett Juvenile Justice Correctional Complex showcased their talents during a recent Paint Night, and the results of their hard work are now on display. We extend our gratitude to the Merced County District Attorney’s Office for highlighting the creativity of these young artists!

Please join us in congratulating Erik Cruz Cortes, Angel Jaimez, and Julian Saldana who were all sworn in as Juvenile Institutions Officers today. We wish you all the very best in your careers. Welcome to the team. #MercedCountyProbation #NewTeamMembers #JuvenileInstitutionsOfficer #CareerSuccess #Congratulations

Please join us in congratulating Martha Sanchez, who has been promoted to the position of Probation Program Coordinator. Martha was previously working as a Probation Program Specialist at the Los Banos Breaking Barriers office. We wish you the very best in your new position!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and in observance, the Rise to Higher Grounds Café Coffee Cart is partnering with Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Throughout the month of September, our coffee cart will be serving drinks with informative coffee sleeves to spread awareness and provide resources for those in need. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Let's work together to support one another.

We are thrilled to congratulate Officer Prado on successfully graduating from Juvenile Corrections Core! This rigorous four-week course is designed to equip officers with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel as Juvenile Institutions Officers in California. Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we are proud to have you as part of our team. Keep up the excellent work! #MercedCountyProbation #MercedCounty #JuvenileCorrections #DeputyProbationOfficer #Congratulations

Start your career and apply today at https://lnkd.in/ei6iXywG and be part of our Probation team today! #mercedcountyprobation #mercedcounty #applytoday #joinourteam #career

“We are honored to continue to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing staff. Their wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, unwavering commitment, and unyielding determination are deserving of recognition every day of the year.” This data provides a very concise overview of key issues that our department believes are of imperative importance to the safety of our community, as well as to the people under our supervision and care, whom we work tirelessly to assist in their rehabilitation efforts. Our commitment is to ensure both community safety and effective rehabilitation, aligning with our mission to support positive change and reduce recidivism.