Juvenile Institutions Officer III

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Acts as the lead staff member in custodial units and may, on assignment, supervise special projects or programs affiliated with Juvenile Hall or alternative to custody programs. 
  
  
• Observe, assist, admit and release juveniles in accordance with prescribed procedures.
  
  
• Orients juveniles to the routines, procedures, and rules of Juvenile Hall.
   
• Supervises personal hygiene, table habits, care of clothing and living areas.
   
• Teaches work skills and games and assists in planning and supervising recreational and leisure time.
   
• Supervises and participates in housekeeping, maintenance and grounds activities with juveniles.
   
• Observes and supervises juveniles while in custody, operated programs and during family visits.
   
• Provides group and individual guidance as assigned and needed.
   
• Enforces discipline and maintains security; writes incident, adjustments and release reports.
   
• Transports juveniles to/from court, hospitals, and other facilities as necessary.
  
  
• Works with probation officers, teaching staff, mental health staff and law enforcement personnel.
  
  
• Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining combative youth.
  
  
• Serves as a lead worker on an assigned shift in planning and assigning the work of staff.
  
  
• Assists in the supervision, training and providing input for evaluation of subordinate staff members.
  
  
• Performs supervisory and/or administrative duties in the absence of the Supervising Juvenile Institutions Officer.

Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in supervising juveniles in an institutional setting including one (1) year equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer II in Merced County.

Education:
Completion of one (1) year of college. Full-time paid experience in an institutional setting may substitute for the required college units on a year-for-year basis.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certificates:

• California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure.
   
• Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.
   
• First Aid and CPR Certificates, which shall be kept current during employment.

Training:
Training/background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 1029/1031.

Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers.
 

• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Drive van to transport juveniles; inspect/investigate situations; physically restrain juveniles.
   
• Respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies.
  
  
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
  
  
• Write clear and concise reports.
  
  
• When necessary for safety or staff or youth lift/move with/without help objects weighing over 150 pounds.
  
  
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
  
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Provisions of the California Penal, Welfare and Institutions, Civil, Education, Vehicle, Health and Safety and Administrative Codes pertaining to the Department's functions.
   
• County and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  
  
• Principles and methods of working with delinquent and emotionally disturbed juveniles.
  
  
• Growth, development, needs and problems of children; individual and group guidance techniques.
   
• Behavior modification and crisis intervention techniques, basic training and supervision techniques
   
• Security precautions associated with juvenile detention.
   
• Personal hygiene, basic first aid and CPR techniques.
   
• Laws and ordinances governing the custody and care of juveniles in a juvenile institution.

Ability to:

• Provide guidance, support and direction to individual minors and groups of minors as needed.
   
• Exercises good judgment in day-to-day activities and in controlling disturbances.
   
• Effectively enforce and interpret Juvenile Hall and other program rules, regulations and policies.
   
• Respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies; deal fairly and effectively with staff/minors.
   
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted.
   
• Provide direction, training/mentoring and work evaluation for assigned staff.

Salary : $55,224 - $67,184