DESCRIPTION
Shaping futures in the Yolo community, one youth at a time!
This is an excellent opportunity for YOU to gain experience in the criminal justice field and can serve as a great steppingstone towards a future career in law enforcement!
The Yolo County Probation department is recruiting to fill one (1) position in the class of Detention Officer - Extra Help.
THE POSITION
Positions will be filled as Extra-Help. Extra Help hires are temporary employees who provide coverage for periods of limited duration and are paid on an hourly basis. This assignment is limited to 1000 working hours per year. Employees must be available to work a minimum of three shifts per week with at least one of the shifts occurring on the weekend. Shifts at the Juvenile Detention Facility consist of Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Mid Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm, and Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am.
Positions will assigned to either the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) or the Alternative Sentencing Program. Please see below for assignment information.
Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF)
The Juvenile Detention Facility provides detention services for purposes of public safety and which meet the education, treatment and programming needs of youth adjudicated to detention. As advocates for these youth, the JDF provides a safe and healthy environment where youth have the opportunity for personal growth and development of life skills to build positive bridges to the community. Detention Officer extra help employees assigned to the JDF work directly with the youth in the facility providing supervision, observing behavior, giving direction to the youth, overseeing programming, monitoring for safety and security, providing direction and mentorship to youth in the facility, assisting with overall light maintenance of the facility.
Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP)
The Alternative Sentencing Program contracts and performs landscape maintenance work for non-profit and government agencies to allow Court-ordered defendants an opportunity to perform work duties in lieu of incarceration. This program provides offenders a sense of social responsibility and self-reliance, and allows them to remain out-of-custody and to work and/or attend school and keep family units intact. Detention Officer Extra Help employees assigned to the Alternative Sentencing Program provide supervision to clients using landscaping equipment including driving clients to and from work sites, conducting light maintenance on equipment, and providing instruction and proper tool use and safety procedures.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application at their earliest opportunity. For more important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Detention Officer- Extra Help - Click here to view a description of the position
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D.
Age: Applicants must be a minimum 20 years of age at time of appointment.
Background Requirements:
1. Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in this State;
2. Shall have good moral character;
3. Must be in good physical condition, medically and psychologically fit to perform the assigned duties.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, please email a detailed resume to Lisa McLandress at Lisa.McLandress@yolocounty.org
Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will proceed with the selection process which may include an oral interview.
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
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Screen for Minimum Qualifications
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Screening for Best Qualified
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Department Selection Interviews
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Reference Checks
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Conditional Job Offer, pending:
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Pre-Employment Exams
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Drug & Alcohol Screen
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Department of Justice LiveScan
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Federal Tax Information Background Check
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Confirmed Job Offer
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.orgor by phone at (530) 666-8055.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
