Institutional Supervisor I

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

For more detailed information about the department, visit: Alameda County Probation Department.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, supervises subordinate staff in developing and directing activity programs for youth housed within the Juvenile Facilities Division, including but not limited to Juvenile Camp Sweeney; personally plans and supervises these activities; and, does related work as required.

For more information about the job classification, visit: Institutional Supervisor I (#6217).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Successful completion of at least 60 semester, or 90 quarter, units from an accredited college or university, preferably with specialization in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Political Science, Child Development, Penology, or a closely related field.

AND

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Juvenile Institutional Officer or a higher level Probation classification, in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

The equivalent of three years of full-time, journey-level experience working with youth in correctional casework, or in correctional group work equivalent to Juvenile Institutional Officer in the Alameda County classified service.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. May be required to obtain a Class “B” driver's license.

A good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualifications for automotive insurance.

Special Requirements:

• Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must meet the minimum standards for Peace Officer (Sec. 1031 California Government Code)
• Applicants are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. (Per SB 960).
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective Institutional Supervisors. Any felony conviction is disqualifying.
• Applicants must have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passed a California High School proficiency examination.
• Applicants must be found free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a Peace Officer, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with the California Government Code.
• Applicants will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Incumbents must be available to work all shifts and locations.

Physical Abilities:

Binocular vision is required. Candidates must have uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/20 in each eye and corrected visual acuity of 20/40 in each eye.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervision of staff, including training, coaching, encouraging and holding staff accountable.
• The general psychology and behavior patterns of youth and the causes of youth delinquency.
• Principles of group and individual counseling work as applied to adolescents.
• Standard health and first aid practices and emergency procedures.
• Recreational activities.
• Procedures involved in the care, safety, transportation, custody and security of youth.
• Basic laws and codes governing, penal and institutions practices and procedures.
• Correctional and recreational facilities.
• Principles of evidence-based supervision and personnel management practices.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Make decisions.
• Solve and analyze problems.
• Plan and organize.
• Demonstrate management control.
• Lead.
• Adapt to stress.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Compute basic math.
• Effectively utilize the Department’s automated systems to record entries, update case factors, access client risk and needs information and attend training to maintain proficiency with all departmental automation systems.