Probation Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $119,350.40 - $168,500.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16270-01
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 08/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Division Directors II who are assigned to an operational section or program, and plan, organize, and supervise functions within one of the department's three bureaus. Division Directors II are responsible for the coordination, supervision and evaluation of activities of assigned programs or units, as well as review of existing programs and development of new programs, departmental policies, and goals.
Probation Division Directors II manage a major institution, region, or administrative section made up of diverse units and programs; train, supervise and evaluate subordinate supervisory, management, professional and clerical staff; prepare and manage unit budgets and justify expenditures; assist staff with complex or problem cases; and assume a leadership role in coordinating activities with the courts, law enforcement agencies, and public and private social service agencies.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
We are also accepting applications for Probation Division Director I which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for both levels as appropriate.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed and to supervise armed staff. All Division Directors II will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics, and use of pepper spray.
Promotional Background Update: At the time of appointment, candidates must pass a promotional background update.
Body Art Policy: While on duty shall not exhibit, display, allow to be visible, etc. any body art (e.g. any physical alteration or modification including, but not limited to, tattooing, piercing, stretching, branding, beading/implantation, scarification, etc.). Any body art shall be completely covered by articles of clothing, a skin-colored patch not exceeding three (3) inches by three (3) inches, or skin-colored cosmetic makeup.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both the education and experience requirements under one of the following options:
Option
Education
Experience
Option 1
Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university.*
Two (2) years as a Probation Division Director I -AND- two (2) years as Supervising Probation Officer or as a Probation Corrections Supervisor II with San Bernardino County.
Option 2
Associates Degree or its equivalent in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field of study.
Two (2) years as a Probation Division Director I -AND- four (4) years as Supervising Probation Officer or as a Probation Corrections Supervisor II with San Bernardino County.
Option 3Graduation from a U.S. high School, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test -AND- completed San Bernardino MLA or CPOC/MLA Training
Two (2) years as a Probation Division Director I -AND- Six (6) years as a Supervising Probation Officer or as a Probation Corrections Supervisor II with San Bernardino County.
Experience Substitution: Eighteen (18) additional months of experience as a SPO or PCSII may substitute up to one (1) year of Division Director I experience.
Important Notes:
*Degrees must be accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of current departmental policies and procedures and demonstrate sound judgment in applying appropriate methods and practices.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veteran's Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Management Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application along with responses to the following supplemental questions will be used for a competitive evaluation, and to make a determination of minimum qualifications. Employers listed on this questionnaire MUST also be listed on the work experience section of your application.

• I understand

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Current San Bernardino County Employment Status: If you are currently employed by San Bernardino County, indicate your current position type.

• Regular
• Contract
• Public Service Employee
• Intern
• Extra Help
• Recurrent
• CalWORKS
• I am not currently employed by San Bernardino County.

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COURSEWORK: Applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree MUST provide a list of completed college coursework OR transcripts (preferred). Include the following information: Course Subject/Number, Course Title, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter. For example: CJ100, Intro to Criminal Justice, CSUSB, 4 quarter units.Transcripts: Applicants may provide a high quality, readable copy of unofficial college transcripts in lieu of completing the coursework below. Transcripts may be scanned and attached to the online application.
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Education and Experience: Select the option by which you qualify for this position, and if your are using the experience substitution. Your education and experience must be included in the designated sections of the County Application.

• Option 1: BA degree -AND- Two (2) years as a Probation Division Director I -AND- two (2) years as Supervising Probation Officer or Probation Corrections Supervisor II with San Bernardino County.

• Option 2: Associates Degree or it's equivalent in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or closely related field of study -AND- Two (2) years as a Probation Division Director I -AND- Four (4) years of experience as a Supervising Probation Officer -OR- Probation Corrections Supervisor II.

• Option 3: Graduation from a US High School, GED or US Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test- And- completed MLA or COPC/MLA -AND- Two (2) years as a Probation Division Director I -AND- Six (6) years as a Supervising Probation Officer or as a Probation Corrections Supervisor II with San Bernardino County.

• I have read and meet option 1 requirements.
• I have read and meet option 2 requirements.
• I have read and meet option 3 requirements.
• I have read and meet one of the above options with the experience substitution.
• None of the above.

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Previous and Current Assignments: Describe in detail your previous and current assignments. Include division, your title, and title of subordinates (if applicable); indicate your primary responsibility and dates of each assignment. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Specialized Training: Specify all specialized training(s) completed. Include non-required training, or initiated additional training to your specific assignment. Indicate date of training, type and certification, if applicable. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Committee Participation: Describe in detail your committee participation, if it is an assigned or voluntary participation, the organization, and name of committee, purpose, accomplishments, your role and title. Indicate dates and level of responsibility and participation, include the size of projects, the outcome and steps taken in the process. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Special Projects: Describe in detail your participation in special projects. Include the division, title of project, purpose, duration, your primary duties, your role, and the outcome. Indicate the dates and level of responsibility. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Staff Development: Describe in detail your acquired experience with staff development as it pertains to mentoring and/or training. Indicate which classifications you mentored and any training, research, development, preparation of material, implementation, monitoring, measurement of success, and size of participating class, if applicable. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Lead/Supervision: Describe in detail your acquired experience as lead and/or supervisor. Include any experience acting above your position, what position/classification, time spent in that role, and the duties performed. Indicate, the number of subordinate personnel, titles and specific responsibilities and level of participation (duties to include WPE's, WIP's, discipline, hiring, firing and scheduling, etc.) If none, indicate "N/A."
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Acting Probation Division Director II Experience: Please select the option that best describes your acting Probation Officer Division Director II experience.

• I possess 3 or more consecutive months of experience as an acting Probation Division Director II.
• I have provided intermittent temporary coverage/vacation relief for a Probation Division Director II.
• I do not have experience as an acting Probation Division Director II.

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Acting Division Director II Experience: Describe your experience as an acting Probation Division Director II. Indicate the dates, duration, and duties in which you gained this experience. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Program Planning, Policy/Procedure Development and Implementation: Describe in detail your experience developing and implementing policies and