Posting number: 1126-2026-10-02EH
Department: Juvenile Hall
Job classification: JUVENILE HALL COUNSELOR II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement, Probation
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Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big city amenities.
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE and Discover the Difference you can make!
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy and six (6) extra help vacancies, which may be filled at the Juvenile Hall Counselor I or Juvenile Hall Counselor II level, depending on qualifications, for the Juvenile Hall at Napa County's Probation Department. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.The Napa County Probation Department is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for Juvenile Hall Counselor classification, which may be filled I or II level, depending on qualifications. This recruitment is for the on-call float pool, with at least nine (9) Extra-Help vacancies available, to support the current operations of the Juvenile Hall.
Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the Juvenile Hall Counselor position.
Extra Help positions are temporary assignments with a schedule up to 29 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year) and have limited benefits. Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part-time and full-time employees.
Juvenile Hall Counselors are responsible for the supervision, care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall, and assist with counseling juveniles that are referred to the Hall. The Napa County Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the lives of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of programs. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT HERE.
Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, individual must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Online Application DeadlineBy Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm PSTApplication ScreeningTentatively the week of October 26, 2026Mandatory Information Session & Physical Agility Test
(Candidates must appear in person)Only those who pass the application screening will be invited to the Mandatory Information Session & Physical Agility Test tentatively held at Napa Valley College, tentatively held on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026.
INFORMATION SESSION & PRE-BACKGROUND CHECK: The Information Session is tentatively scheduled on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026. The Information Session will consist of a detailed discussion about the Probation Officer position at Napa County, and the completion of a pre-background questionnaire (Personal History Statement - PHS).
PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT): Those who attend the Information Session AND pass the pre-background questionnaire (Personal History Statement - PHS) will be invited to the Physical Agility Test that same day in the afternoon. Physical Agility Test scores from other agencies are not accepted.
The Physical Agility Test will consist of the following: Lift and drag a 165-pound dummy 20 feet in 30 seconds;Maneuver completely through a zigzag course; donning a 20 pound. backpack at midpoint and returning to start point in 30 seconds;Prone plank for 30 seconds20 Push-Ups (Military or Modified) in 1 minute;Sprint 75 yards within 20 seconds;Support the weight of a 165-pound hanging bag for 30 seconds.
Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the information Session & Physical Agility Test, as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s).
BSCC Written Examination
(Proctored in person. Applicants may submit a qualifying BSCC T-Score obtained through another California agency within the past 12 months for consideration in lieu of retaking the examination. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.)Only those who pass the Information Session & Physical Agility Test will be invited to take the BSCC Written Examination tentatively scheduled the week of November 30 at the Napa County Sheriff's Office.
Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the written examination, as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s) once determined.
Oral Exam (Panel Interview)Only those who pass the written examination will be invited to the Oral Exam (panel interview) tentatively scheduled the week of December 14.
Only those invited will receive subsequent email invitation with instructions on how to sign up for the oral examination (panel interview), as well as detailed information with the date(s), time(s) and location(s) once determined. Establish Eligibility ListTentatively the week of December 14.
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Napa County Human Resources reserves the right to cancel or make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the examination dates and/or times as the need occurs and/or depending on the number of applications received for this Extra Help need. Supplemental informationView the full job description, including the example of duties, for the classifications below.
Juvenile Hall Counselor I HERE.Juvenile Hall Counselor II HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Internationally known for our fine wines, award-winning restaurants and world-class resorts, we are also home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. As an organization, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and supporting the best of our community’s values: Integrity, Accountability and Service.
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