Supervising Probation Resource Officer

Provides supervision, training, and work direction for Probation Resource Officers and assigned programs; coordinate and oversee scheduling of staff and programming; plans, organizes, and supervises a program of work, study, and recreation activities for Truancy Reduction and Intervention Program youth or the Juvenile Day Reporting Center, supervises and instructs juveniles in work and leisure activities, including  housekeeping chores and community service work, and culinary skills personal hygiene; conducts individual and group counseling sessions, developing goals and objectives to modify youth's behavior; maintains good discipline; assists the Deputy Probation Officer with the Truancy Reduction and Intervention Program; assists youth with gaining insight into themselves and their relationships with others by utilizing Motivational Interviewing; monitors youth's progress in meeting objectives of counseling plans; enters information in logs and the department case management system; may assist Deputy Probation Officers in the development of treatment plans for youth that are consistent with Evidence Based standards; facilitates Evidence Based Programs; assumes custody of detained youth and complete booking process; advises wards of legal rights; contacts parents; serves as building and grounds security officer,  performing maintenance and custodial work as required; supervises visitor activities; remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tension and avoid violence; serves at the department transportation officers for adults and juveniles; participates in training; may prepare and serve meals; may be required to perform emergency medical care; plans, organizes, and participates in the recreational activities; may be delegated special projects or assignments as needed; Provide on-call coverage for detention risk assessment and detention status;. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• At least two years of experience as a Supervising Juvenile Correctional Officer.  Or;
• At least five years of experience as a Probation Resource Officer (formerly Juvenile Correctional Officer);
• Completion of advanced level course work in sociology, psychology, behavior sciences, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
   
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment/pre-duty drug screening test and medical examination.
  
  POST HIRING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of P. C. 832 Training.
• Completion of BSCC required training
• CEW training
• OC training

First Aid and CPR certificatesTYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to climb, stoop, crouch and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; reach and lift objects above shoulders; physical ability to sustain extra physical effort for a substantial period of time to defend self and deal with violent/aggressive  persons; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
 
Core tasks requiring physical abilities in the field or office include but are not limited to:

• Physically defend yourself using hands, arms, or feet against an attacking probationer or other individual.
• Physically subdue with the help of others a resisting or fleeing probationer.
• Handcuff a non-resisting person.
• Handcuff a resisting person.  (Assistance is typically present when this task is performed.)
• Run to assist others in an emergency or to get to cover.  Running is for a short distance, typically 35-50 yards.
• Bend, extend, and twist your body such as when searching probationers, vehicles, and/or placing leg-cuffs or other restraints on a probationer.
• Put an actively resisting person in the seat of a car.  (Assistance is typically present when performing this task.)
• Use your hands and fingers to search.
• Assist someone from a prone position on the ground to his/her feet using a lifting motion such as a handcuffed or moderately incapacitated person.
• Perform CPR.  (This is typically two-person CPR.)
• Walk up a flight of stairs.
• Run quickly up or down a flight of stairs.
• Drive a car as part of your probation officer duties other than commuting.

 TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, courtroom, and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; some work is performed in confined and noisy areas; continuous contact with other staff and the public, and driving a vehicle in all types of weather conditions

Salary : $53,352 - $68,120