Multiple vacancies for positions located throughout Tulare County with the Probation Department. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six months. 

Supervise and instruct an assigned group of juveniles in various vocational, maintenance and recreational activities; observe, evaluate and report on the conduct, needs, personality, adjustment and progress of inmates; takes security measures such as patrolling, doing bed checks and unscheduled head counts, searching facilities and juveniles for contraband, monitoring phone calls and mail and investigating suspicious persons and vehicles; direct all activities such as recreation, mealtimes and showers; enforce regulations; counsel youth exhibiting behavioral, emotional or school problems; notify proper officials when emergencies occur; supervise and inspect buildings and grounds to maintain cleanliness, order and safety in assigned sections; assist with the admitting, receiving, classifying and releasing procedures; testify in court as necessary; transport juveniles to various outside appointments and activities; write various informational reports such as incident, shift, screening committee and release reports; coordinate inventory, cleaning and supply of clothes and bedding; Answer inquiries and provide information by telephone and in person to the public or other interested parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education/Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of college preferably with major coursework in behavioral or one of the social sciences or criminology OR two (2) years of increasingly responsible public contact work; AND one (1) year of recent work experience equivalent to a Probation Correctional Officer I. 

Knowledge of:Basic indoor and outdoor recreational activities and games; basic math; basic procedures for detention and supervision of juvenile inmates; cleaning, laundry and maintenance equipment and procedures; dangerous drugs, paraphernalia, and weapons; court procedures for purpose of documenting incidents and testifying; state laws related to the care, detention, and rights of juveniles.

Skill/Ability to:Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; observe unusual, suspicious or unsafe situations and activities, and to take appropriate action; recognize unusual, abnormal or atypical behavior; recognize potential problems and assign activities and quarters to minimize them; counsel minors to help resolve personal and interpersonal problems; file numerically and alphabetically; be patient, tactful and courteous in communications with others; read, understand, retain and recall technical information such as laws, regulations and rules; write reports and information legibly and understandable; give and follow written and oral instructions; organize recreational and work activities for participation and task efficiency; assign minors to activities and quarters in a manner which minimizes problems; supervise minors in activities in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. 
• Possession of a valid CPR Certificate. 
• Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate. 
• Possession of a valid PC 832 Certificate.

Conditions of Employment: 

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Prior to employment, applicants must successfully pass a written exam, a medical exam that includes drug and alcohol screening, a psychological evaluation, and a thorough background investigation to determine fitness for the position. Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The background investigation will include reports from former employers, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, or other relevant sources. As part of the background investigation process, all candidates will be required to submit to a CVSA examination. The CVSA examination is used to verify the veracity and accuracy of information submitted by applicants regarding, but not necessarily limited to: Use of controlled substances, driving, criminal history, employment history, and other suitability factors. Candidates will be fingerprinted by Live Scan as a required part of the background investigation. Each fingerprint is scanned into a computer database at the Department of Justice and checked against criminal records nationwide. Information received may include charges that have been dismissed. 

Training: Applicants must have previously completed the Standards of Training for Corrections (STC) core and PC 832 Laws of Arrest.

Visit http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov/probation/index.cfm/probation-careers/ for information regarding the written examination.

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. 
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. 
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. 
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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