Posting number: 10132
Department: PROBATION
Job classification: Senior Youth Services Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Probation
Shift Pay: 5%additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days. Applicants must be willing to work in any outlying county area, as assigned.EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of the development, behavior, physical and psychological needs of youth; techniques of counseling and de-escalation; treatment modalities; evidence based practices and programs including best practice program models; youth disabilities; trauma informed approaches; Probation Department programs, policies and procedures.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in the California Penal Code, Section 830.5 and the California Government Code, Sections 1029 and 1031. Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
***Applicants must attach a copy of their degree or transcripts verifying the completion of 60semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, by the final filing deadline of September 4, 2026. (If unable to attach your documents, please e-mail them to nacket@kerncounty.com).
Physical Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to run a distance of 200 yards within 50 seconds, drag a weight of 100 pounds 22 yards within 20 seconds and push a 75 pound sled continuously for 30 seconds.
Medical Examination
A thorough physical and psychological evaluation is required, and by assignment, may require an additional psychological assessment to carry a firearm while on duty. Applicants state of health must be consistent with the ability to perform the duties of the position as demonstrated by meeting the Board of State and Community Corrections guidelines for vision, hearing and medical screening. Applicants must be free from any condition which would prevent them from performing work required of a Youth ServicesOfficer.
Full job description for: Senior Youth Services Officer
The mission of the County of Kern is to exceed expectations of the communities we serve, changing the way they feel about government, those who manage it, and the services it provides.
Fulfilling our mission is of the highest importance. To many our work at the County of Kern means the difference between life and death, and at the very least we make a significant impact on the quality of life of our residents. While promoting efficiency is really important, our most strongly held value is achievement - effectively meeting the needs of our residents at the time they need our assistance most.
We also know that our best can always be better, and we encourage and provide a work environment that allows our employees to continuously improve and seek innovative solutions. Our employees have the freedom to pursue their work creatively without fear of punishment. Failure is not fatal, but a fear of failure is.
