Juvenile Institutions Officer, Senior
Company: County of Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: May 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: if you applied to this position between September
16, 2022, and 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, December 16, 2022, your
application is still under consideration for the position and you
do not need to re-apply.
******SALARY / BENEFITS:
$74,802.38 - $95,496.18 Annually, plus bilingual and uniform
allowance when applicable.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW: Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on
length of public employment.Holidays: 12 days per year. Sick Leave:
12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of
which can be converted to service credit upon retirement. Health
Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County
contributes toward the employee's premium. On-Site Employee Health
Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and
episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible
dependents over age of 5.For County benefits, please visit . In
addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify
for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an
advanced vacation accrual rate.The Probation Department is
accepting applications to fill full time vacancies for the Juvenile
Institutions Officer, Senior position in "All Locations." We are
accepting applications to establish one list that will be used to
fill current and future vacancies at all locations (separate lists
for different locations will not be established). Therefore,
applicants must check "All Locations" on the application AND be
willing to accept an initial assignment at any location. It is
required that you select "All Locations" on the application to be
considered.
Some positions that may be filled by this recruitment have been
vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CS Rule 1414) and the
duration of those appointments shall be subject to the return of
the individuals who are on leave. A person who is appointed to a
position under CS Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a
regular position in the classification without re-application or
re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the
needs of the department.
THE POSITION:Under direction, assumes lead responsibility over
other officers engaged in the supervision, control, guidance,
motivation, and routine counseling of a group of youth and young
adults in detention and/or treatment facilities; and performs
related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from
Juvenile Institutions Officer (JIO) by its responsibility for lead
functions in assigning and reviewing work, assistance in training
staff, responsibility for a specialized program, and for the
occasional supervision of operations of a probation
institution/facility in the absence of the Deputy Probation
Officer, Senior.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess: Strong written, and verbal
communicationReputation for honesty and trustworthinessExcellent
command presenceGood moral characterCredibilityIntegrity
Examples of Duties
1. Serves as leadworker on shift by assigning and reviewing work of
staff; instructs new JIOs and Extra Help staff in daily routine
including security, safety, operations, and procedures; provides
input to supervisor on evaluations of officers in unit; and ensures
delivery of medications to youth and young adults during shift.
2. Receives youth and young adults into the facility; makes
detention or release decisions by evaluating detention intake
criteria; contacts and informs parents/guardians of case status;
assigns security status to youth and young adults; classifies youth
and young adults by evaluating case factors; review bookings and
case histories of youth and young adults and provides relevant
information about youth and young adults to other agencies, such as
Social Services, Behavioral Wellness, or law enforcement; and
evaluates and determines eligibility status of youth and young
adults for home passes/furloughs.
3. Advises, corrects, directs, motivates, and counsels youth and
young adults as needed individually or in groups, or in writing;
enforces disciplinary policies of the institution by updating
security status of youth and young adults, removing youth/young
adults from the group, restoring/removing privileges, and/or
documenting rule violations; responds to grievances of youth and
young adults; conducts individual, group, or crisis counseling; and
contacts mental health workers at facility to report the emotional
stability and security status of youth and young adults.
4. Prepares or reviews reports of staff activities, Worker Special
Reports, progress reports for court, youth and young adult
admissions and releases, and chronological behavioral reports on
youth and young adults; and keeps records of and documents shift
activities in End of Shift Summaries.
5. Ensures security and safety of facility and youth and young
adults by orienting new detainees and aiding them in adjusting to
custody status; controls youth and young adults in detention or
treatment facility by informing them of rules, motivating them to
succeed, correcting behavior, and physically redirecting and/or
restraining if necessary; screens visitors to determine safety and
security risk to facility prior to admittance; and monitors visits
between parents and detainees.
6. May coordinate a program such as early release, home
supervision, home passes/furloughs, detention alternatives,
educational presentations, or volunteers.
7. Responds to emergency situations by taking appropriate actions
such as securing facility, notifying authorities and documenting
the incident; may administer first aid and CPR.
8. Meets with supervisor to seek direction when appropriate, and
keeps supervisor apprised of institutional issues including
movements of youth and young adults, and interacting or
coordinating activities with other departments; oversees facility
in absence of supervisor.
9. Performs various administrative tasks for facility operation and
maintenance, such as maintaining inventories and ordering supplies;
assists in the development of procedure manuals for facility;
contacts vendors to repair equipment; conducts tours of the
facility; assists in preparing facility for annual inspections.
10. Performs other staff work, such as preparing meals, meal
distribution, and cleaning detail.
11. May perform various recordkeeping tasks on a computer; checks
booking sheet and may enter information in automated booking
system; and generate reports as needed or requested in automated
system.
12. This classification includes assignments such as Community
Transition Officer, Program Officer and Institutions Training
Officer.
Employment Standards
To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate how
they meet the employment standards. Applicants will need to attach
all relevant degrees and/or unofficial transcripts to their
application.
In order to determine if you meet the employment standards you must
have the following qualifications:
Completion of 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of college
coursework, with a major in behavioral sciences, social sciences,
criminology, or a related field;
AND:
1. Two years of experience supervising youth/young adults in a
detention and/or residential treatment facility; or,
2. Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the
class of Juvenile Institutions Officer with Santa Barbara County;
or,
3. A combination of training, education, and experience that is
equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to: Supervise detainees in an institutional environment and
gain their confidence and respect while maintaining safety and
security of the facility; identify, evaluate, and resolve tense
group situations as they develop and accept responsibility for
decisions; direct, correct, advise, motivate, and counsel
individuals and groups; communicate effectively one-on-one with
detainees, parents, colleagues, and others; make effective
discretionary decisions; work well under pressure and emergency
situations; organize own work and that of others and set priorities
to meet deadlines; read, understand, and apply laws, regulations,
and procedures related to youth and young adult detention and
treatment; implement County and departmental policies, procedures,
goals, and objectives; recall and document behavior of clients;
identify behavior patterns and behavior changes of clients for
signs of potential problems; establish and maintain effective
relationships with others such as parents of youth and young
adults, law enforcement, social services, and other agencies'
staff; read and comprehend material at college level; prepare memos
and reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; keep
basic records; plan, organize, and coordinate special programs such
as recreational and work programs, volunteer programs for facility,
and counseling services; maintain confidentiality of youth and
young adult records; use a computer to enter and access youth and
young adult bookings and records and to document and transmit
facility information and reports.
Desirable Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Application and Supplemental Question Review - Review applications
and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who
meet the employment standards. Oral Examination: The oral
examinations are tentatively scheduled for late October, or early
November 2022, via ZOOM. Candidates will be notified by email with
instructions. The oral examinations may be eliminated if there are
fewer than thirteen qualified candidates. Based on number of
candidates who are invited to the oral examination, the dates could
be subject to change. Candidates must receive a percentage score of
at least 70 on the oral examination to be placed on an employment
list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors
listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are
successful in the selection process will have their names placed on
the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the
employment list is established, all candidates receive written
notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list
and exact duration of the employment list.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed
to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified
individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation
during the application or selection process should contact the
recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of
needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical
Provider or a learning institution. Recruiters will correspond with
applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process.
Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during
the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure
they do not miss required deadlines.Note: Medical marijuana
possession/use, if legally prescribed, is not illegal under the
laws of the State of California; however, marijuana use and/or
possession, even if legally prescribed in California, is still
unlawful under Federal law. Therefore, the County of Santa Barbara
Probation Department does not distinguish between medical marijuana
possession/use and illegal marijuana possession/use, both are
viewed as unlawful. Therefore, recent use of marijuana may be
disqualifying.
All candidates for the job of Juvenile Institutions Officer, Senior
must successfully complete the following:BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
includes an interview and a thorough check of police records,
personal, military, and employment histories, and inquiry of
persons who know you and evaluate whether you: respect the law and
rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated
mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants;
are honest; and are a safe driver.POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION will
measure the accuracy of information given during the background
investigation process and is part of the background
investigation.After a conditional offer of employment has been
accepted, appointee must successfully complete the following:
PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION is given by a psychologist. You will be
evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful
performance to determine if you are presently suited for the
difficult and stressful job of Deputy Probation Officer.MEDICAL
EXAMINATION: Appointee is subject to a medical examination.Submit
written documentation of his/her LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK in the United
States.Incumbents must work in a structured, regimented work
environment that includes working shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Incumbents must enforce rules while maintaining flexibility, and
adhere to professional ethics in working with youth and young
adults; wear required uniform; stand for extended periods of time
(up to eight hours per shift); work outdoors in a varying climate;
may perform First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a one-year
probationary period. COVID Vaccination Verification and Testing:
This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs)
or County policy regarding vaccine verification and/or testing.
Please contact the hiring department for more information.
Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code Section
3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared
to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service.
Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by
law.
Statement of CommitmentThe County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to
cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and
inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The
County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be
imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The
County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is
committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx,
Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other
diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where
society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and
health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive,
enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion
and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to
build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the
communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law
and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances. We believe equity and
inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a
culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of
employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our
community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for
a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having
equitable access and opportunity
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until
filled. First review of applications will be after October 7, 2022.
Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be
obtained 24 hours a day at .
If you have questions regarding the recruitment not answered in
this job announcement, please email Michael Sam, Deputy Probation
Officer, Supervising at msam@countyofsb.org
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