Careers

Sonoma County is located an hour north of San Francisco in the heart of Northern California's wine country. The area offers mild weather, a diverse economy, and extensive cultural resources.

The Sonoma County Probation Department employs talented people in the direct investigation and supervision of adult and youth probationers, and in a wide range of support services which include vocational training, counseling, management, accounting, and administrative functions.

Job Openings in the Probation Department

Current job postings in the Probation Department are accessible through Sonoma County's Current Job Listings at governmentjobs.com (this link opens in a new window; scroll down to see the search field). To see all jobs in the Probation Department:

1. Leave all the job categories checked;
2. in the search box choose "Search All Fields;"
3. enter the keyword "probation;" and,
4. click Search.

You may get a few extra hits, but this search will give you all the jobs in our department. For general information about careers with Sonoma County, consult the Human Resources Home Page . This page contains links to useful information on the application and examination process .

Why do I have to register with governmentjobs.com?

Governmentjobs.com keeps a database of both jobs and applications; registering allows you to keep your application online to apply for additional jobs now or in the future. You can also ask to be notified by email when a certain type of job becomes available.

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