Mendocino County Probation

09/17/2026

Rest easy, Chief Warnock. Our deepest condolences to your family, friends and the Willits community.

Our department and community mourn the passing of retired Police Chief, Scott Warnock.

Chief Warnock dedicated many years to the Willits Police Department in many roles and serving the residents of the City of Willits, Mendocino County, and beyond.

Chief Warnock began his law enforcement career as a reserve officer in 1978 with the San Diego Police Department. Warnock also served the US Navy aboard the USS O'Callahan during his time as a reserve officer for San Diego.

Upon moving to Willits, Chief Warnock worked for the Mendocino Public Defender's Office as an Attorney Investigator, and later the Mendocino County District Attorney's Office as a DA Inspector. Chief Warnock retired from public service in 2007 under the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as a Supervising Investigator.

In 2008, Warnock answered the call to serve again and accepted an offer to join the Willits Police Department as an extra-help police officer. In service to the City of Willits he worked as a patrol officer, school resource officer, and detective. Warnock accepted the role of Interim Chief in 2016 and was later appointed as permanent Chief in 2017 until he retired again in 2020.

We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

09/11/2026

Mendocino County Probation Department joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost 25 years ago, September 11, 2001.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

07/31/2026

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca/jobs/5430819/assistant-superintendent

This new position will provide day-to-day operational oversight of the state-mandated requirements, ensure compliance with required documentation, and coordinate employee onboarding and ongoing facility training for Juvenile Hall. The current vacancy is in Ukiah.The list developed from this recruit...

07/29/2026

Closes in 5 days!!

This combined classification is used for recruitment purposes. Deputy Probation Officer I hourly salary range - $27.52 to $33.45Deputy Probation Officer II hourly salary range - $30.34 to $36.89JOB SUMMARY: Deputy Probation Officer I:  Under direct supervision, primary responsibilities are to in...

07/22/2026

Today was the Swearing In Ceremony for some faces we have had with us for a little while now. Congratulations on your official Swearing In, so nice to have your family there and share this moment with them, and of course, cake! Happy to have dedicated professional like YCO David, YCO Tatum, DPO Ortiz, DPO Brito, and YCO Dziki with Mendocino County Probation.

07/21/2026

~ Celebrating Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week with a Thank You! ~

As we reflect on the past year and look forward to a new year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for your hard work, dedication, and the outstanding contributions you've made. Your efforts have driven our progress, strengthened our team, and allowed us to achieve some noteworthy milestones.

Chief Locatelli

07/20/2026

This , we pause to honor the memory of one of our own.

CPOC dedicates Probation Services Week 2026 to the memory of Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington of the Marin County Probation Department. Dedicated public servant, devoted husband, proud father, trusted colleague, and cherished friend. Chief Washington embodied the very best of the profession through his compassion, integrity, unwavering joy, and steadfast commitment to serving others.

As we celebrate the extraordinary work of probation professionals across California this week, we honor Chief Washington's legacy and the example he set for all of us. May we continue to carry forward the values he lived every day and honor his memory through our service to our communities.

07/14/2026

On behalf of the Mendocino County Probation Department, I would like to thank Chief Swift and City of Fort Bragg Police Dept for the letter of recognition. Often, we forget to thank our partners, not as a slight but just due to how busy everyone is and although recognition is not necessary or expected, we do appreciate the acknowledgement.
Thank you to Deputy Probation Officer Mills and to all the public safety professionals who helped make this event and our community a safer place.

Chief Locatelli

07/13/2026

The Mendocino County Probation Department is extremely saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Chief Marlon Washington. Prayers to his family and our colleagues at Marin County Probation Department during this difficult time.

07/01/2026

Have a safe & fun 4th of July!