**Hiring Incentive For Regular Full-Time Positions***

New employees hired or current employees promoted into this classification will be eligible for the following hiring incentives:

• Hiring Incentive—paid in first paycheck: $2,000
• Personal Leave credit in first paycheck: 40 hours
• Upon completion of probationary period and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $2,000
• Upon completion of 3 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $3,000
• Upon completion of 4 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $4,000
• Upon completion of 5 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation: $5,000

GRAND TOTAL: $16,000

The following incentive will only apply to new employees of the County of Tuolumne:

• Up to $2,000 housing allowance/moving expenses upon approval by, and at the sole discretion of, the County Administrator

DEFINITION

Under direct or general supervision, ensures the safety and security of youth offenders, staff, and the citizens of Tuolumne County through the proper enforcement of juvenile detention facility policies and procedures; supervises and monitors juveniles; and performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct or general supervision from the Juvenile Detention Facility Superintendent. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional direction over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Juvenile Correctional Officer I: This is the entry-level class in the series. Incumbents initially are given detailed supervision in learning the techniques of supervising youth offenders and the operations of a juvenile detention facility. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult and close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of II-level positions, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Juvenile Correctional Officer II: This is the fully-qualified level class in the series. Incumbents have increased responsibility and latitude when performing the full range of assigned duties. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I-level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Juvenile Correctional Officer in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional direction of lower-level juvenile correctional officers and staff.

Positions in the Juvenile Correctional Officer class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II level are normally filled by advancement from the I level requiring one (1) year of experience and after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

These classifications function as peace officers within the authority and limits of California Penal Code Sections 830.5 and 832.