Job Details

The anticipated salary range for hire is $61,484.80 - $67,787.20 annually. The top of the range for salary advancement is $78,478.40.

The Probation Department is seeking self-motivated, qualified professionals to fill the position of Juvenile Services Officer. In accordance with established policies and procedures, a Juvenile Services Officer will provide for the temporary and safe supervision of juveniles in a custody setting. In this role, you will be involved in observing and reporting behavior of juveniles, booking minors into custody and providing verbal de-escalation as necessary. Additionally, you will assist in maintaining the security of assigned areas, including monitoring the movement and activity of detainees, staff, and visitors through direct visual contact, and audio/video monitoring systems. In this role you will also be involved in referring requests for information regarding detained youth to their assigned Deputy Probation Officer and coordinate safe movement of youth to and from Court.

Juvenile Services Officer I is part of a career series for Juvenile Services Officer I, II and III. Classes in this series, in a custody setting, provide for the temporary and safe supervision of juveniles who are accused of conduct subject to the jurisdiction of the court who require a restricted environment for their own, or the community's protection, while pending legal action; do other related work as required.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties:

(Not in order of importance)

• Supervise and counsel juveniles in custody in accordance with established procedures;
• Organize and direct services which support the juvenile's physical, emotional, and social development, which include education, recreation, counseling, nutrition, hygiene, reading, visitation, transportation, communication, and continuous supervision;
• Utilize force to ensure a safe environment, in accordance with established policy, including the use of physical, mechanical, and chemical restraints;
• Observe and report behavior and provide verbal de-escalation as necessary;
• Book minors into custody in accordance with department procedures, and perform strip searches as necessary;
• Collect specimens when required;
• Confirm personal and criminal history information of detainees, and complete booking records;
• Operate computer systems and utilize law enforcement databases to access and record information on previous arrests, outstanding warrants, court dates, and the status of detainees;
• Properly secure and store personal belongings of detainees, and may receive and receipt money collected from and/or deposited for detainees;
• Maintain accurate accounting of detainees funds and property;
• Assist in maintaining the security of assigned areas, including monitoring the movement and activity of detainees, staff, and visitors through direct visual contact, and audio/video monitoring systems;
• Manage secure exits and entrances and notify appropriate personnel in emergency situations;
• Refer requests for information regarding detained youth to their assigned Deputy Probation Officer;
• Coordinate the safe movement of youth to and from Court.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college course work (Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education. Some examples of positions with relatable experience include: social workers, case managers, coaches, correctional officers, guidance counselors, behavioral counselors, development advisors, behavioral specialists, resource specialists, programs coordinators, teachers aids, special education coordinators, camp counselors, youth leaders, psychiatric technicians, and crisis intervention specialists).

Licenses and Certificates:

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Satisfactory completion of the Board of Correction, Standards and Training for Corrections, for Group and Counselor CORE Academy within one (1) year of appointment.

Successful completion of the Laws and Arrest component of Penal Code 832 training within one (1) year of appointment.

Must be able to work a variety of shifts including irregular hours, weekends and holidays. Officers are on a "3 12" schedule. They work 3 twelve hour shifts one week with four days off and then 3 twelve hour shifts and 1 eight hour shift the next week. This equates to 14 shifts a month. The facility is continually open, so officers are assigned to shifts around the clock, including weekends and holidays. Shifts are assigned based on the needs of the facility and staff seniority.

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031.

Background Check:

To accept a position with the Probation Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:

• Any felony conviction
• Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
• Poor employment history
• Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
• Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
• Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
• Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
• Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
• Any crime committed against a child
• Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
• Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process

Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed, and judgement and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.