JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Kings County Probation Department is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

SUPERVISING JUVENILE SERVICES OFFICER

Kings County is accepting applications to fill one current vacancy for Supervising Juvenile Services Officer. Future vacancies may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of a list is six months. For additional information regarding the benefits of working at Kings County, please click here.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from Juvenile Services Manager and/or Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Exercises supervision over professional and technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is the supervisory level within the Juvenile Services Officer series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized employment counseling and supportive service functions with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff and providing support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas. This class is distinguished from the Juvenile Services Manager in that the latter has full management authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of programs and services in Juvenile Custodial Facilities.

DUTY SAMPLE

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

* Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff ensuring the custody, rehabilitation, safety and security, and well-being of youth and young adults in the Juvenile Custodial Facilities; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.

* Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.

* Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving rehabilitation program delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.

* Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs and prepares recommendations and cost estimates for management review.

* Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures theproper documentation of operations and activities.

* Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.

* Consults with superiors and coordinates with facility staff, mental health staff, teachers, probation officers, law enforcement, and others regarding the conduct, attitudes, and special problems of justice involved youth and young adults and how to best support their rehabilitation.

* Coordinates with various internal and external agencies to establish support for and facilitate juvenile services programs.

* Conducts quality assurance activities including regular case reviews, observations, and staff meetings to ensure work quality and compliance with County, program, and mandated requirements.

* Attends and participates in a variety of department and division meetings; conducts regular meetings with staff to review work activities and to discuss rehabilitation program opportunities, successes, and challenges.

* Provides technical consultation and guidance to officers with difficult cases and assists with the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; reviews and approves case actions, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff.

* Participates in training; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related in the field of youth and young adult rehabilitation, juvenile services, and corrections.

* Maintains security of the Juvenile Custodial Facilities; provides assistance to Juvenile Services Manager and/or Deputy Chief Probation Officer in administrative matters; is responsible for general maintenance and housekeeping.

* Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date

Please note: When completing the work history portion of your application, please include each level as a separate entry when applicable. For example, if you were a Juvenile Corrections Officer I and promoted to a Juvenile Corrections Officer II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level. Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

* Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

* Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the supervision of juveniles, including at least one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the classification of Senior Juvenile Services Officer with Kings County.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

* Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Certifications:

* Possession of, or ability to obtain during a one (1) year probationary period, an appropriate Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Supervisor's Core Course certified by the Board of State of Community Corrections (BSCC)or Supervisor Leadership Academy (SLA).

* Possession of an appropriate STC Basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course issued by the BSCC.

* Possession of a valid certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest Course issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).

* Ability to obtain a valid certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 Firearms Course issued by the P.O.S.T., based on assignment.

* Possession of a valid First Aid andCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate to be maintained throughout employment.

* Possession of a chemical restraint course certification for carrying Oleoresin Capsicum, commonly known as pepper spray, to be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: Applicants who possess the above certifications must attach a copy of the certificates prior to submitting application. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including, but not limited to a medical and psychological evaluations) and fingerprint check. Ability to work standard eight-hour shifts or alternate shifts, such as ten- or twelve-hour shifts, work irregular hours including emergencies, evenings, weekends and holidays, work varying shifts as necessary, and work overtime or mandated overtime. Ability to work in a locked detentions facility which enforces a "lock down, no hostages" policy. Ability to qualify for and carry a firearm for certain assignments.

Must meet minimum standards as described in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Must meet physical standards established by the California Board of Corrections and any other pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a vehicle to various County and meeting sites; to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work; to perform field work requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain, and climbing and descending structures to access work sites. Maintain California Board of Corrections physical standards, including mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations and to perform assigned duties; strength and stamina to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds as necessary to perform job functions and may be required to lift and pull up to 150 pounds in emergency situations. Vision to maintain firearms qualification (if carrying) and to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate public safety equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work indoors and outdoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while following and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The duties of this class are performed in an environment that is frequently hostile, unpleasant, unpredictable and/or nauseating with exposure to justice involved individuals, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All Kings County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6-8 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

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SELECTION PROCESS: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) of those candidates demonstrating the strongest background related to the position, and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Veteran's Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.