Adult Division/Adult Services- MC Probation

Organization Description

The mission  of the Probation Department is to provide protection to the citizens of Monterey County by preventing and reducing the frequency, severity, and impact of criminal and delinquent behavior amongst adults and juveniles who come within the jurisdiction of the Probation Department. 

Prevention activities, preparation of reports, recommendations to the court, and assistance to victims, etc. all are provided. Enforce orders of the court, supervise felons, protect the community and rehabilitate the offender. The Probation Dept. serves all of the criminal courts of Monterey County.  Probation officers supervise approximately 5,500 adults and 900 juveniles. 

Program Information

The Adult Division provides probation supervision, field services, and court services.

The Adult Services division of the Probation Department provides an array of services and prorgrams inlcuding intake and court services, field services, probation supervision and social services to prevent recidivism.

CHHS students to assist Probation Officers in various units inclucing the Pretrial Release Program assessment of those in custody for possible early release.This new program (started Oct. 2012) screens all individuals who are arrested and booked into county jail the day (or on Mondays, the weekend) before. Interviews are conducted at the jail to determine who might qualifiy for release on his or her own recongnizance.  Very fast-paced and interesting experience. All students must pass a background check. Currently three probation officers in the unit who screen each day.

Health & Safety

Schedule interviews early with intern coordinator.

Students should have done their research about the probation department and ask questions of the intern coordinator. Interview can take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, including paperwork. Students will need to bring 2-3 references with them to the interview. Students should let references know they need to respond to the intern coordinators phone calls ASAP.  

Students will then need to call to schedule the orientation and livescan. Livescan costs $25 at the sherriff's office and should turn around in a week.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
Address 
20 E Alisal St
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(831) 755-3900
Website:
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/probation/
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Judicial or Legal Facility/Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development
Additional Focus Area(s)
Career or College Exploration
Additional site tags 
Social work, Public Safety, Criminal Justice
Maximum students 
1